Who is our top ranked provider in Highlands-Baywood Park CA? [Updated]

Best Highlands-Baywood Park Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Highlands-Baywood Park, CA that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Highlands-Baywood Park by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	95.8%
2	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	95.0%
3	Etheric Networks	wireless	150 Mbps	150 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Highlands-Baywood Park CA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Highlands-Baywood Park of 7.19 Mbps are slower than the San Mateo County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.

Highlands-Baywood Park Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 79.7% of the San Mateo County population
The average internet download speed in Highlands-Baywood Park is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 0.0% of the Highlands-Baywood Park population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Highlands-Baywood Park residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Highlands-Baywood Park, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Highlands-Baywood Park is 9.3% faster than the San Mateo County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Highlands-Baywood Park residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks AT&T as the top provider for Highlands-Baywood Park, California.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Highlands-Baywood Park, California?

The following zip codes were used: 94402

How do the internet speeds in Highlands-Baywood Park compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Highlands-Baywood Park broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cobb, Corona, East Oakdale, Moorpark, Santa Susana, Solvang, South El Monte

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Highlands-Baywood Park, CA residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

Who has the fastest internet service in Highlands-Baywood Park?

AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Highlands-Baywood Park.

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Highlands-Baywood Park - AT&T.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Highlands-Baywood Park Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.