Who is our top ranked provider in San Jose CA? [Updated]

San Jose, California Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in San Jose, 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 Jose 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	Xfinity	Cable, Fiber	2000 Mbps	2000 Mbps	97.9%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	91.4%
3	Etheric Networks	wireless	150 Mbps	150 Mbps	100.0%
4	Cruzio Holdings	wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100.0%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

San Jose CA Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in San Jose which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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 San Jose of 6.47 Mbps are slower than the Santa Clara County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.

San Jose Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in San Jose is 32.08 Mbps based upon 5410088 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 97.8% of the San Jose population
Fiber optic internet is available to 34.6% of San Jose residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in San Jose, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in San Jose is 23.6% faster than the Santa Clara County average and 1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 95.4% of Santa Clara County residents

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 Jose 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 Xfinity as the top provider for San Jose, California.

How do the internet speeds in San Jose compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the San Jose broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alondra Park, Auburn, Casa De Oro Mount Helix, East Hemet, Goshen, Lakeland Village, Pacific Grove

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

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 Jose, California?

The following zip codes were used: 94089, 95002, 95008, 95013, 95014, 95032, 95037, 95050, 95053, 95070, 95101, 95103, 95106, 95109, 95110, 95111, 95112, 95113, 95115, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95119, 95120, 95121, 95122, 95123, 95124, 95125, 95126, 95127, 95128, 95129, 95130, 95131, 95132, 95133, 95134, 95135, 95136, 95138, 95139, 95140, 95141, 95148, 95150, 95151, 95152, 95153, 95154, 95155, 95156, 95157, 95158, 95159, 95160, 95161, 95164, 95170, 95172, 95173, 95190, 95191, 95192, 95193, 95194 and 95196

Who has the fastest internet service in San Jose?

Xfinity with a download speed of 2000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in San Jose.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in San Jose - AT&T.

San Jose 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.