Who is our top ranked provider in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley CA? [Updated]

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 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	100.0%
2	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
3	Etheric Networks	wireless	80 Mbps	80 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	Sonic Telecom	DSL	80 Mbps	20 Mbps	29.7%

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley of 7.19 Mbps are slower than the Marin County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley Internet Access Facts

There are 6 residential internet providers in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is 23.9% faster than the average in California and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 60.8% of the Marin County population
The average internet download speed in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Tamalpais-Homestead Valley population
Fiber optic internet is available to 60.1% of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California.

How do the internet speeds in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Tamalpais-Homestead Valley broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Isla Vista, Laguna Hills, Los Altos, Morongo Valley, Rainbow, South Gate, South San Francisco

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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?

AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley.

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley - 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.

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 locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California?

The following zip codes were used: 94941

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 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.