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 611 Mbps and an average upload speed of 114 Mbps. In addition to Verizon, cable internet service is also available from Cox Communications.
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 | 611 Mbps | 114 Mbps | 10 ms |
| Cox Communications Cable | 11 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 10 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 611 Mbps for download speeds and 114 Mbps for upload speeds over 5 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. 100% of users saw download speeds faster than 500 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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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 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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