In Oakland there are 2 internet service providers, with Spectrum being the most popular. Spectrum offers cable and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Spectrum customers had an average download speed of 235 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from CenturyLink.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable Fiber | 235 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 17 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 181 Mbps | 27 Mbps | 11 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Oakland offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 235 Mbps for download speeds and 16 Mbps for upload speeds over 62 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 26% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
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CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Oakland offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 181 Mbps for download speeds and 27 Mbps for upload speeds over 5 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 33% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 33% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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