Internet Providers in California

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With attractions like Disneyland, Hollywood, and its amazing beaches, California is one of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations. It’s also known for its natural beauty with Yosemite and Joshua Tree National parks. California is also a well-connected state, where all residents can access at least two broadband internet providers statewide. Enter your city below to find the best internet plans and prices near you.

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Internet Coverage in California

14

providers available

100%

can access a broadband service

96%

of the population has speeds of 100+ Mbps

93%

of the population has speeds of 250+ Mbps

23%

of the population has speeds of 1000+ Mbps

State coverage by connection type

36%

Fiber access

94%

Cable access

93%

DSL access

100%

Satellite access

ProviderAverage Download SpeedMax Download SpeedServiceability %Connection Types
Xfinity951 Mbps2000 Mbps12%Cable, Fiber
Cox947 Mbps1000 Mbps4%Cable, Fiber
Spectrum937 Mbps1000 Mbps12%Cable, Fiber
Xtream powered by Mediacom559 Mbps1000 Mbps1%Cable
Verizon300 Mbps300 Mbps2%Fixed Wireless
Suddenlink271 Mbps1000 Mbps1%Cable
AT&T78 Mbps1000 Mbps60%DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Viasat65 Mbps100 Mbps23%Satellite
Frontier34 Mbps115 Mbps17%DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
HughesNet25 Mbps25 Mbps23%Satellite
CenturyLink10 Mbps10 Mbps1%DSL
ProviderXfinity
Average Download Speed951 Mbps
Max Download Speed2000 Mbps
Serviceability %12%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderCox
Average Download Speed947 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %4%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderSpectrum
Average Download Speed937 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %12%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderXtream powered by Mediacom
Average Download Speed559 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %1%
Connection TypesCable
ProviderVerizon
Average Download Speed300 Mbps
Max Download Speed300 Mbps
Serviceability %2%
Connection TypesFixed Wireless
ProviderSuddenlink
Average Download Speed271 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %1%
Connection TypesCable
ProviderAT&T
Average Download Speed78 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %60%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
ProviderViasat
Average Download Speed65 Mbps
Max Download Speed100 Mbps
Serviceability %23%
Connection TypesSatellite
ProviderFrontier
Average Download Speed34 Mbps
Max Download Speed115 Mbps
Serviceability %17%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
ProviderHughesNet
Average Download Speed25 Mbps
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Serviceability %23%
Connection TypesSatellite
ProviderCenturyLink
Average Download Speed10 Mbps
Max Download Speed10 Mbps
Serviceability %1%
Connection TypesDSL

Data Sourced: 08/05/22

Top Providers in California

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  • Speeds up to 3 Gbps
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  • Unlimited data
  • Symmetrical fiber speeds
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  • Speeds up to 5 Gbps
  • No contract required
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California Internet at a Glance

In California, 100% of residents have access to at least two internet providers. You’ll find that DSL internet, cable internet, and satellite internet are the most accessible internet connection types in the state. The average internet speed in California is fairly low at about 95 Mpbs.

This is adequate for normal internet activities, such as streaming video or working from home, and online gaming. Although somewhat limited in California, fiber internet is growing in availability as providers upgrade their networks. To find and compare affordable providers near you, enter your zip code here.

Pros

  • Good variety of connection types in California
  • There are at least 2 providers available to all residents

Cons

  • Somewhat low average internet speed at 92 Mbps
  • Somewhat limited fiber availability

All Internet Providers in California

ProviderStarting PriceMax Download SpeedData CapsCheck Availability
Xfinity$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.50 Mbps – 3000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Cox$49.99/mo.1000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Spectrum$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.300 Mbps – 1000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Xtream powered by Mediacom$19.99/mo.*1000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Verizon$89.99/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Suddenlink$29.99/mo.940 MbpsYesCheck Availability
AT&T$55/mo. – $80/mo.300 Mbps – 940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Viasat$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.25 Mbps – 150 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Frontier$49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill5000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
HughesNet$44.99/mo.25 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Rise Broadband$50/mo.*25 MbpsYesCheck Availability
CenturyLink$70/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
ProviderXfinity
Starting Price$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.
Max Download Speed50 Mbps – 3000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderCox
Starting Price$49.99/mo.
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderSpectrum
Starting Price$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed300 Mbps – 1000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderXtream powered by Mediacom
Starting Price$19.99/mo.*
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderVerizon
Starting Price$89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderSuddenlink
Starting Price$29.99/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderAT&T
Starting Price$55/mo. – $80/mo.
Max Download Speed300 Mbps – 940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderViasat
Starting Price$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps – 150 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderFrontier
Starting Price$49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill
Max Download Speed5000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderHughesNet
Starting Price$44.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderRise Broadband
Starting Price$50/mo.*
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderCenturyLink
Starting Price$70/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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FAQ

California Internet FAQs

California has multiple internet service providers available. Based on coverage, the best provider in the state is HughesNet internet.

There are 14 internet providers in California. Enter your zip code here to find the best internet options in your area.

Where available, Frontier internet offers the fastest speeds in California, reaching speeds up to 5 Gbps where available.

Yes. Multiple California internet providers allow you to bundle two or more services. For example, Xfinity offers internet, TV, and phone services you can combine into one bill. Explore the best cable and internet bundles on HighSpeedOptions.