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Internet Providers in Hayward, California

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Home Internet in Hayward, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 94.4%
    Hayward speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 97%
    Hayward speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 42.4%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32.4%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30%
  • 8. Etheric
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.5%
  • 9. Unwired
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 73.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 24.8%
  • RobinsonHSS
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 64.3%

Best Internet Providers in Hayward, CA

AT&T Internet dominates as the leading provider in Hayward, California, offering both IPBB and fiber connections. With an extensive 94.40% coverage across the city, AT&T ensures residents have widespread access. They deliver impressive speeds up to 5 Gbps, ideal for gamers and streamers. Plans start at $55 per month, providing a blend of high speeds and extensive reach.

Xfinity stands out with its 97% coverage, making its cable connections virtually accessible to nearly every household in Hayward. Xfinity offers download speeds up to 2 Gbps, sufficient for most users' needs. Starting at $30 per month, Xfinity presents a budget-friendly option for fast internet.

Verizon, focusing on 5G, covers 39.80% of Hayward. While its maximum speed is 50 Mbps, the service begins at $50 per month, appealing to those interested in 5G technology.

Hayward enjoys comprehensive internet options with 48% cable coverage, 98% fixed wireless, and full satellite availability.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Etheric
  • Unwired
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Xfinity
  • RobinsonHSS
97.03%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Hayward, CA

Provider Connection Types in Hayward, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Hayward, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
41.5%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.00999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
48.17%

List of Internet Providers in Hayward, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Xfinity Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Etheric Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Unwired Fixed Wireless 300 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps

Internet Providers in Hayward, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
RobinsonHSS $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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