Sonic Announces Gigabit Fiber Expansion in East Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO — Sonic, an independent internet service provider in California, announced it will be expanding its Gigabit Fiber internet service to the East Bay to include key areas across Berkeley and Albany, along with parts of El Cerrito, Kensington and Oakland. This marks the company’s largest fiber expansion to date.

With this rollout, Sonic will offer unlimited, uncapped Gigabit Fiber internet plus international home phone service starting at $40 per month. Now residents and businesses in these neighborhoods will have access to Gigabit, or 1000 Mbps, fiber internet connectivity, which is 50 times faster than the average download speed in America. Gigabit speeds provide incredibly fast downloads and uploads, seamless video chatting, improved online collaboration and a flawless streaming experience.

Choice in Selecting an Internet Provider
“This is a huge milestone in Sonic’s history, making our largest expansion to date as a company,” said Dane Jasper, co-founder and CEO of Sonic. “As deregulation continues to threaten the competitive marketplace for ISPs, it’s more important than ever for customers to have choices when selecting an internet provider. Today’s news brings us one step closer toward our goal of bringing faster, affordable internet to all Bay Area residents.”

Earlier this year, Sonic expanded its San Francisco service to the southern portion of The Mission and the surrounding communities of Noe Valley, The Castro, Dolores Heights, Glen Park, Potrero Hill and Sunnyside. Despite the challenges faced by independent ISPs, Sonic continues to grow and expand its presence throughout California, doubling down on its fiber offerings in particular.