Race Communications (formerly Atherton Fiber)

Race Communications is a California-based fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet service provider, delivering fast, reliable connectivity to communities across the state. Founded in 1994, Race has a long history of building and operating modern fiber networks designed to support the evolving needs of homes, businesses, and public institutions.

In 2025, Race acquired Atherton Fiber and now operates the fiber network serving Atherton and nearby areas.

Fiber Optics

Race is committed to serving local communities by investing in future-ready infrastructure that supports remote work and learning, streaming, public services, and emerging technologies. As a California-based company, they focus on building strong relationships in the communities they serve, making sure residents have access to dependable, high-performance internet service.

Race provides 100% fiber internet service with symmetrical speeds of up to 10 Gbps, offering consistent performance for households with multiple devices and bandwidth-intensive needs. 

Fiber-to-the-home technology delivers some of the fastest and most reliable internet connections available today, making the Atherton network resilient and future-ready.

For questions about fiber internet service in Atherton, availability, or support, please contact Race Communications directly:

The Town of Atherton provides this page for general informational purposes. Fiber internet service is provided by a privately owned network operated by Race Communications.