Internet providers in Hayward, CA

Internet in Hayward

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Hayward area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Hayward Residential Internet Coverage

The city of Hayward, which is located in the San Francisco metropolitan area, has several internet options to meet the needs of businesses, residents, and tourists.

Offering both DSL and fiber internet, AT&T has an established service network in Hayward. Between its DSL network and fiber network, it brings coverage to the entire city of Hayward, reaching Mount Eden in the west, Hayward Highland in the east, Castro Valley in the north, and Fairway Park in the south.

While most of western Hayward falls into the service area of Sonic.net, certain eastern neighborhoods are excluded. Coverage stops shorts of Hayward Highland and the Upper B Street area.

Service via New Edge Networks is available in many western Hayward neighborhoods, including Mount Eden, Glen Eden, and Southgate. Coverage is unavailable in some parts of Mission-Foothill and North Hayward. Part of Tennyson-Alquire is outside the New Edge Networks service area.

And last but not least, cable internet is provided by Xfinity, which also includes all of Hayward in its service area.

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Average download speed
191.95 Mbps

Average upload speed
46.95 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
14.93 ms

Average jitter
16.81 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Hayward?

AT&T - Great value
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available

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Summary of Hayward internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Sail Internet	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Sail Internet
Sonic	Fiber	10000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Sonic
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Etheric Networks	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Etheric Networks