In Oakland there are 2 internet service providers, with Cox Communications being the most popular. Cox Communications offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Cox Communications customers had an average download speed of 11 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Cox Communications, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from Verizon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 11 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 10 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 294 Mbps | 129 Mbps | 9 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Cox Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Oakland offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 11 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 1 recent tests.
Cox Communications 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. 100% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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Verizon is the most popular provider in Oakland offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 294 Mbps for download speeds and 129 Mbps for upload speeds over 1 recent tests.
Verizon has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Oakland. 100% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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