San Bruno, CA High Speed Internet Service
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in San Bruno, 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 San Bruno 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 |
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1 | City of San Bruno | Cable, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 98.4% |
2 | AT&T | DSL, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 95.6% |
3 | Etheric Networks | wireless | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 100.0% |
4 | Sonic Telecom | DSL, Fiber | 2000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 17.7% |
5 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
6 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
San Bruno 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
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in San Bruno compare to San Mateo County? The average speed in San Bruno is 41.12 Mbps which is faster than San Mateo County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the California average of 26.06 Mbps.
San Bruno Internet Access Facts
DSL internet is available to 79.7% of the San Mateo County population
The average internet download speed in San Bruno is 41.12 Mbps based upon 186056 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 95.2% of the San Bruno population
Fiber optic internet is available to 88.0% of San Bruno residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in San Bruno, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in San Bruno is 39.1% faster than the San Mateo County average and 26.9% faster 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 San Bruno 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 City of San Bruno as the top provider for San Bruno, California.
How do the internet speeds in San Bruno compare to other cities in California?
Click through to see how the San Bruno broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Avocado Heights, Claremont, Folsom, Galt, Orosi, West Athens, Westminster
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 download speed do I need to stream movies?
For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for San Bruno, California?
The following zip codes were used: 94030 and 94066
Who has the fastest internet service in San Bruno?
Sonic Telecom with a download speed of 2000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in San Bruno.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there are 2 DSL providers in San Bruno - AT&T and Sonic Telecom.
What is an internet data cap?
Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.
San Bruno 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.
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices