California internet providers
Compare plans from internet providers in California to find the best internet for your home.
Find California internet providers by city
Are you looking for internet service in California? Whether you’re moving to California or you’ve lived there for a long time, checking out current providers’ plans in your area can save you money.
There are several internet service providers in CA to choose from, including fiber-optic, cable, DSL and satellite internet options. Find your city below to see what is available near you. We’ve included the median download speed in each city, the number of providers available and FCC data on access to 100, 250 and 1,000 Mbps.
City | Download speed | Upload speed | % available up to 100 Mbps | % available up to 250 Mbps | % available up to 1 Gig | # of providers |
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Anaheim | 262.74 Mbps | 21.88 Mbps | 100% | 93% | 22% | 7 |
Bakersfield | 277.99 Mbps | 21.72 Mbps | 100% | 93% | 24% | 9 |
Chula Vista | 296.85 Mbps | 94.18 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 79% | 7 |
Fremont | 251.76 Mbps | 24.09 Mbps | 100% | 99% | 80% | 10 |
Fresno | 280.00 Mbps | 23.96 Mbps | 100% | 98% | 46% | 9 |
Irvine | 297.64 Mbps | 108.14 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 77% | 8 |
Long Beach | 244.71 Mbps | 62.10 Mbps | 100% | 95% | 69% | 7 |
Los Angeles | 222.40 Mbps | 20.80 Mbps | 100% | 94% | 30% | 8 |
Oakland | 278.25 Mbps | 104.92 Mbps | 100% | 99% | 92% | 11 |
Riverside | 276.15 Mbps | 21.61 Mbps | 100% | 92% | 22% | 7 |
Sacramento | 258.30 Mbps | 41.68 Mbps | 100% | 99% | 88% | 10 |
San Diego | 252.25 Mbps | 24.26 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 53% | 10 |
San Francisco | 239.24 Mbps | 38.27 Mpbs | 100% | 99% | 78% | 12 |
San Jose | 284.09 Mbps | 37.84 Mbps | 100% | 99% | 77% | 10 |
Santa Ana | 286.93 Mbps | 22.64 Mbps | 100% | 89% | 30% | 8 |
Sources: Ookla’s Speedtest.net; FCC National Broadband Map
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- Soquel
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- Spring Valley
- Spring Valley Lake
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- Stanton
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- Sugarloaf Mountain Park
- Sun City
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- Sunnyvale
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- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
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- Temple City
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- Travis AFB
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- Ukiah
- Union City
- University Of California Merced
- Upland
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- Valley Springs
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- Walnut Creek
- Walnut Park
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- Wasco
- Waterford
- Watsonville
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- West Athens
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- West Hollywood
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- West Sacramento
- Westlake Village
- Westminster
- Westwood
- Westwood Los Angeles
- Whitethorn
- Whitewater
- Whitmore
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- Wildomar
- Williams
- Willits
- Willow Creek
- Willowbrook
- Willows
- Wilmington
- Wilton
- Winchester
- Windsor
- Winter Gardens
- Winters
- Winton
- Woodbridge
- Woodcrest
- Woodlake
- Woodland
- Woodland Hills
- Woodside
- Woody
- Wrightwood
- Yankee Hill
- Yorba Linda
- Yosemite Lakes
- Yosemite National Park
- Yreka
- Yuba City
- Yucaipa
- Yucca Valley
- Zamora
California internet overview
Most California residents have access to broadband speeds with high percentages also able to access 250 and even 1,000 Mbps. California residents have access to fiber, cable and 5G internet, with satellite internet available to almost 100% of the state with providers like Hughesnet, Viasat and Starlink.
Internet providers in California
We’ve listed some of the top internet providers in California. Compare them by coverage area, technology and starting price, but remember to check your address to see if it’s available at your exact location.
Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range | Tech | % serviceable |
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AT&T | $55.00/mo. | 5 – 4,700 Mbps | DSL, fiber | 64% |
Spectrum | $50.00/mo.** | 500 – 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 46% |
Frontier | $29.99/mo. | 200 – 5,000 Mbps | Fiber | 13% |
Xfinity | $24.99/mo. | 50 – 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 33% |
Google Fiber | $70.00/mo. | 1,000 – 8,000 Mbps | Fiber | 1.2% |
Verizon | $49.00/mo. | Up to 1,000 Mbps | 5G, fiber | 28% |
Hughesnet | $49.99/mo. | Up to 100 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
T-Mobile | $40.00/mo. | Up to 245 Mbps | 5G | 54% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 09/17/24.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
Call for details: (844) 451-2720 (844) 451-2720
Fastest internet in California
Speeds in California vary depending on what is available near you. While not all Californians have access to gigabit speeds, we’ve listed a few providers below that offer some of the fastest gigabit and multi-gigabit plans available. Keep in mind that these providers also offer lower speed tiers if you decide you don’t need the fastest plans.
Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range |
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AT&T Fiber | $80.00/mo. | 1,000 – 5,000 Mbps |
Frontier | $64.99/mo. | 1,000 – 5,000 Mbps |
Xfinity | $80.00/mo. | 1,200 – 3,000 Mbps |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 09/17/24.
Cheapest internet in California
If you’re looking for cheap internet, California is a great location to find high-speed internet deals. A few providers have plans starting below $30/mo. You may be able to get additional savings off your monthly internet price by bundling with TV and home phone services.
Provider | Starting price* | Download speed |
---|---|---|
Xfinity | $24.99/mo. | 75 Mbps |
Frontier | $29.99/mo. | 200 Mbps |
T-Mobile | $40.00/mo. | Up to 245 Mbps |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 09/17/24.
California internet statistics
Compare California’s median download and upload speeds to those of the U.S. California pulls ahead of the country as a whole when it comes to download speed but falls behind in median upload speed.
Download | Upload | |
---|---|---|
California | 253.77 Mbps | 23.93 Mbps |
U.S. | 249.86 Mbps | 32.81 Mbps |
Source: Speedtest Global Index
Internet availability in California
Satellite is the most widely available internet tech type in California, followed by cable and fixed wireless. Fiber is less widely available, but if you have access where you live, it provides the best internet connection.
Tech type | Availability |
---|---|
Cable | 90% |
Fiber | 32% |
Satellite | 99% |
Fixed wireless | 82% |
DSL | 48% |
Source: FCC National Broadband Map
Quality of internet in California
99% of California has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds, but less than 50% of the state has access to gigabit speeds:
- Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 99%
- Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1000/100 Mbps): 47%
- Median download speed in California: 253.77 Mbps
Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, Ookla Speed Tests, internal speed test results and provider websites.
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