Internet Providers in San Jose, CA

Over 14,741 people in San Jose found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

80.51% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Spectrum

3.13% availability
Spectrum logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

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Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

Xfinity

88.07% availability
Xfinity logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

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Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#4

AT&T

80.51% availability

Connection Types:

DSL / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

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AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#5

Viasat

4.61% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#6

Frontier

9% availability

Connection Types:

DSL / Phone
Speed up to:

Fastest Available

User Review:

(2641)

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For new residential Frontier Internet customers. Requires Auto Pay or $10/mo fee applies. Printed bill available for $2.99/mo. Fee does not apply to NY, PA and select customers. Max speeds if indicated, and optimal performance, are wired. Service capabilities subject to location. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds or performance vary. Performance details: frontier.com/internetdisclosures. Expert installation ($85) and other applicable charges, additional services and taxes are extra & subject to change during & after the promo period. A $50 equipment restocking fee per household applies when Internet is disconnected. A fee up to $150 per device also applies if equipment is not returned. Service subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply.

Save $10/mo with auto-pay. Get no data caps, no annual commitment, free installation, and a Wi-Fi router included.

#7

Sonic

12.84% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL
Speed up to:

80 Mbps

User Review:

(2753)

We're Building a Better Internet.

#8

HughesNet

11.14% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in San Jose, CA

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in San Jose

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in San Jose, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39.95 and $99/mo.

Spectrum cable internet is the next-best option in San Jose for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 2 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $50/mo.

Tekify Broadband 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in San Jose. Plans start around $99/mo, with typical speeds around 11 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in San Jose?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in San Jose, CA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 80.51% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps80.51%
SpectrumCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps3.13%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps88.07%
AT&TDSL / Television1 Gbps1 Gbps80.51%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps4.61%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps11.14%
SonicFiber / DSL80 Mbps12 Mbps12.84%
FrontierDSL / PhoneFastest AvailableFastest Available9.00%

What is the cheapest internet provider in San Jose?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in San Jose starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Sonic offers the next lowest price at $40.00/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Spectrum$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
AT&T$55.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1 TB
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB
Sonic$40.00Up to 80 MbpsNoUnlimited
Frontier$49.99Fastest AvailableNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in San Jose?

San Jose has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

0.52%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

71.33%

Most widely available wired option. Spectrum covers 3.13%, Xfinity covers 88.07%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

82.63%

AT&T, max 1 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

100.00%

No contracts or data caps. AT&T Mobility leads at 0.00%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most San Jose residents.

San Jose, CA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

San Jose, CA has a total of 21 internet providers including  9 Fiber providers, 4 Cable providers, 7 DSL providers, 7 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in San Jose, CA by Coverage Area

All 21 internet providers serving San Jose by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 11 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Cruzio Internet30 Mbps30 MbpsFixed Wireless100.00%
2.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone88.07%
3.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber80.51%
4.AT&T1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL / Television80.51%
5.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless80.51%
6.RazzoLink50 Mbps10 MbpsFixed Wireless52.87%
7.Sonic80 Mbps12 MbpsFiber / DSL12.84%
8.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone11.14%
9.Frontier~~DSL / Phone9.00%
10.Global Capacity8 Mbps1 MbpsDSL7.62%
11.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone4.61%
12.Spectrum2 Gbps2 GbpsCable / Television / Phone3.13%
13.Sail Internet200 Mbps50 MbpsFixed Wireless2.22%
14.Wave250 Mbps10 MbpsCable0.04%
15.Tekify Broadband100 Mbps100 MbpsFixed Wireless~
16.eVolve Business Solutions3 Mbps3 MbpsFiber~
17.Raw Bandwidth Communications24 Mbps2 MbpsDSL~
18.Cogent Communications~~Fiber~
19.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
20.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
21.Zayo Group~~Fiber / Fixed Wireless~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in San Jose?

Yes. San Jose residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Provider Program

Spectrum Internet Assist

$25/month for 50 Mbps for qualifying households. Spectrum Internet Assist includes a modem and Security Suite (some may qualify for $15/mo).

Provider Program

AT&T Access

$30/month for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Access from AT&T includes Wi-Fi & installation; no equipment fees or annual contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about San Jose

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in San Jose, CA, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 21 internet providers in San Jose, CA. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in San Jose, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in San Jose. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. San Jose residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps for $25/month. AT&T Access starts at $30/month for up to 100 Mbps. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in San Jose, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in San Jose. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in San Jose is 115 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in San Jose, CA.

Xfinity, EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, Sonic, and HughesNet offer internet in San Jose, CA.

  • Xfinity: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00+/mo.
  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • AT&T: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Sonic: Offers speeds up to 80 Mbps starting at $40.00/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in San Jose

Almaden Branch Library
6455 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 808-3040
Alum Rock Library
75 S. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 251-1280
Alviso Library
5050 North First St.
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 263-3626
Berryessa Branch Library
3311 Noble Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 808-3050
Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch
921 S. 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 294-1237
Cambrian Branch Library
1780 Hillsdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 808-3080
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E San Fernando Street
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 808-2000
Dr.Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library
3090 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 808-3090
East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library(Closed)
1102 E. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 998-2069
Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 808-3036
Educational Park Branch Library
1770 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 272-3663
Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 808-3060
Hillview Branch Library
1600 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 808-3033
Joyce Ellington Branch Library(Closed)
491 E. Empire St.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 286-5627
Pearl Avenue Branch Library(Closed)
4270 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 265-7834
Rose Garden Branch Library
1580 Naglee Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 808-3070
San Jose Public Library
150 E San Fernando Street
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 808-2000
Santa Teresa Branch Library(Closed)
290 International Circle
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 281-1879
Seventrees Branch Library
3597 Cas Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 629-4536
Tully Community Branch Library
880 Tully Rd.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 808-3030
Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 808-3000
West Valley Branch Library
1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 244-4766
Willow Glen Branch Library(Closed)
1157 Minnesota Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 998-2022

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