In Oakland there are 2 internet service providers, with Shentel Service Company being the most popular. Shentel Service Company offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Shentel Service Company customers had an average download speed of 37 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9 Mbps. In addition to Shentel Service Company, cable internet service is also available from Xfinity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shentel Service Company Cable | 37 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 13 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 162 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 19 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Shentel Service Company is the most popular provider in Oakland offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 37 Mbps for download speeds and 9 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,017 recent tests.
Shentel Service Company has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 28% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 36% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 106 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 14 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 49 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 42 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 14 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 71 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 10 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 105 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 13 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 101 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 8 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 12 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 7 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 151 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 11 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 22 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 27 ms |
Xfinity is the 2nd most popular provider in Oakland offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 162 Mbps for download speeds and 12 Mbps for upload speeds over 541 recent tests.
Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 27% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 59% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 399 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 17 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 142 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 527 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 389 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 327 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 22 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 230 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 21 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 230 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 21 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 164 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 152 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 699 Mbps | 902 Mbps | 15 ms |
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