Who is our top ranked provider in Union City CA? [Updated]

Best Union City Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 8 choices for service in Union City, 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 Union City 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	Tekify	wireless	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Xfinity	Cable, Fiber	2000 Mbps	2000 Mbps	97.6%
3	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	94.3%
4	Cruzio Holdings	wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100.0%
5	Etheric Networks	wireless	80 Mbps	80 Mbps	100.0%
6	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
7	Sail Internet	wireless	200 Mbps	100 Mbps	24.2%
8	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Union City CA Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Union City have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Union City are compared to Alameda County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to California overall?
Average download speeds in Union City of 39.02 Mbps are faster than the Alameda County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for California.

Union City Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Union City is 49.7% faster than the average in California and 20.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 86.7% of the Alameda County population
The average internet download speed in Union City is 39.02 Mbps based upon 281072 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 96.4% of the Union City population
Fiber optic internet is available to 28.5% of Union City residents
There are 8 residential internet providers in Union City, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 Union City 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 Tekify as the top provider for Union City, California.

How do the internet speeds in Union City compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Union City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Carmel By The Sea, Danville, Diamond Springs, Fairfield, Poway, Rio Del Mar, Turlock

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 Union City, California?

The following zip codes were used: 94544 and 94587

Who has the fastest internet service in Union City?

Xfinity with a download speed of 2000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Union City.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Union City - AT&T.

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.

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.

Union City 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.