In Oakland there are 2 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 261 Mbps and an average upload speed of 136 Mbps. In addition to Verizon, cable internet service is also available from Optimum.
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 | 261 Mbps | 136 Mbps | 6 ms |
| Optimum Cable | 137 Mbps | 52 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 261 Mbps for download speeds and 136 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,469 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. 33% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 33% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 140 Mbps | 48 Mbps | 4 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 557 Mbps | 84 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 51 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 10 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 791 Mbps | 218 Mbps | 4 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 405 Mbps | 222 Mbps | 6 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 48 Mbps | 42 Mbps | 6 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 152 Mbps | 141 Mbps | 7 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 102 Mbps | 109 Mbps | 3 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 261 Mbps | 323 Mbps | 6 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 68 Mbps | 47 Mbps | 6 ms |
Optimum is the 2nd most popular provider in Oakland offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 137 Mbps for download speeds and 52 Mbps for upload speeds over 162 recent tests.
Optimum 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. 53% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 54% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | 824 Mbps | 654 Mbps | 4 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 15 ms |
| June 11, 2024 | 802 Mbps | 851 Mbps | 4 ms |
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