In Oakland there are 2 internet service providers, with Douglas Fast Net being the most popular. Douglas Fast Net offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Douglas Fast Net customers had an average download speed of 105 Mbps and an average upload speed of 100 Mbps. In addition to Douglas Fast Net, cable internet service is also available from Spectrum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Fast Net DSL Fiber | 105 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 18 ms |
| Spectrum Cable | 32 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 26 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Douglas Fast Net is the most popular provider in Oakland offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 105 Mbps for download speeds and 100 Mbps for upload speeds over 215 recent tests.
Douglas Fast Net has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 24% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 33% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 898 Mbps | 912 Mbps | 19 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 208 Mbps | 124 Mbps | 20 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 270 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 17 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 254 Mbps | 243 Mbps | 18 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 424 Mbps | 198 Mbps | 18 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 249 Mbps | 144 Mbps | 10 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 387 Mbps | 60 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 40 Mbps | 84 Mbps | 18 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 87 Mbps | 91 Mbps | 22 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 230 Mbps | 238 Mbps | 19 ms |
Spectrum is the 2nd most popular provider in Oakland offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 32 Mbps for download speeds and 8 Mbps for upload speeds over 3 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. 50% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 5-10 Mbps.
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