In Oakland there are 3 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 113 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, TDS Telecom and Consolidated Communications offer DSL, fixed wireless and fiber internet service.
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 | 113 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 41 ms |
| TDS Telecom DSL Fixed Wireless | 155 Mbps | 84 Mbps | 43 ms |
| Consolidated Communications DSL Fiber | 22 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 21 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 113 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 275 recent tests.
Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 43% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 58% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 52 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 358 Mbps | 378 Mbps | 35 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 145 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 44 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 192 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 41 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 113 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 83 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 233 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 53 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 113 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 10, 2024 | 313 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 50 ms |
| March 10, 2024 | 147 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 44 ms |
TDS Telecom is the 2nd most popular provider in Oakland offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 155 Mbps for download speeds and 84 Mbps for upload speeds over 100 recent tests.
TDS Telecom has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 37% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 36% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2024 | 26 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 32 ms |
| February 17, 2024 | 308 Mbps | 95 Mbps | 25 ms |
Consolidated Communications is the 3rd most popular provider in Oakland offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 22 Mbps for download speeds and 8 Mbps for upload speeds over 11 recent tests.
Consolidated Communications has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 57% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 25% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.
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