In Oakland there are 4 internet service providers, with Verizon being the most popular. Verizon offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Verizon customers had an average download speed of 262 Mbps and an average upload speed of 121 Mbps. In addition to Verizon, Optimum, Xfinity and Spectrum offer cable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 262 Mbps | 121 Mbps | 6 ms |
| Optimum Cable | 139 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 7 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 86 Mbps | 60 Mbps | 10 ms |
| Spectrum Cable | 11 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 6 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Verizon is the most popular provider in Oakland offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 262 Mbps for download speeds and 121 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,738 recent tests.
Verizon has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 37% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 29% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 456 Mbps | 550 Mbps | 3 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 417 Mbps | 350 Mbps | 5 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 349 Mbps | 623 Mbps | 3 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 41 Mbps | 39 Mbps | 8 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 249 Mbps | 311 Mbps | 5 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 223 Mbps | 269 Mbps | 10 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 261 Mbps | 142 Mbps | 9 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 198 Mbps | 121 Mbps | 3 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 455 Mbps | 205 Mbps | 5 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 593 Mbps | 261 Mbps | 6 ms |
Optimum is the 2nd most popular provider in Oakland offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 139 Mbps for download speeds and 52 Mbps for upload speeds over 413 recent tests.
Optimum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 59% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 58% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 138 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 6 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 138 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 7 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 215 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 8 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 133 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 6 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 135 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 6 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 138 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 12 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 138 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 6 ms |
| March 10, 2024 | 141 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 6 ms |
| March 10, 2024 | 174 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 5 ms |
| March 9, 2024 | 142 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 6 ms |
Xfinity is the 3rd most popular provider in Oakland offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 86 Mbps for download speeds and 60 Mbps for upload speeds over 42 recent tests.
Xfinity has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 4th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 23% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 42% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
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Spectrum is the 4th most popular provider in Oakland offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 11 Mbps for download speeds and 10 Mbps for upload speeds over 40 recent tests.
Spectrum has the 4th fastest average download speed, the 4th fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 62% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 42% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2024 | 11 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 4 ms |
| March 4, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 5 ms |
| March 3, 2024 | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 5 ms |
| February 27, 2024 | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 6 ms |
| February 26, 2024 | 11 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 7 ms |
| February 23, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 7 ms |
| February 17, 2024 | 33 Mbps | 31 Mbps | 4 ms |
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