California internet providers

Compare plans from internet providers in California to find the best internet for your home. Our experts help you find the right fit.

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 (ISPs) in California to choose from. 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.

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.

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Internet in California

The most widely available non-satellite provider in California is AT&T, which provides serviceability to 64% of the state. Frontier and AT&T offer the fastest internet in California, with fiber speeds up to 5,000 Mbps.

Los Angeles is the most highly populated city in California and has a median download speed of about 264 Mbps and a median upload speed of about 21 Mbps. Spectrum and AT&T are the most widely available non-satellite providers in Los Angeles.

Best 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.

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Fastest internet in California

AT&T and Frontier provide the fastest internet plans in California. Both offer fiber plans with symmetrical speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. Cox is also a solid option, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. AT&T is mainly available in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento and smaller surrounding cities. Frontier is available throughout Los Angeles and nearby cities. We’ve included the fastest speed tiers from these providers below. Keep in mind that they also have lower speed options if you decide you don’t need the fastest speeds.

Cheapest internet in California

Xfinity, Frontier and Verizon 5G offer some of the cheapest internet plans in California. Frontier’s 200 Mbps fiber plan is the cheapest option at $29.99/mo., while Verizon 5G offers its service starting at $35.00/mo. if you bundle with a mobile plan. Xfinity’s West region starting price is $19.99/mo. for 150 Mbps. Frontier’s cheap internet plan is available in Los Angeles and surrounding cities, while Xfinity is available in San Francisco, Sacramento and smaller surrounding cities. Verizon 5G is widely available in California.

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.

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.

Quality of internet in California

99% of California has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds, but half 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 1,000/100 Mbps): 51%
  • Median download speed in California: 265.21 Mbps

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California internet FAQs

Which is the best internet provider in California?

The best internet provider in California depends on your internet needs, but AT&T and Frontier offer fast and reliable fiber speeds, while Xfinity, Verizon and T-Mobile each offer affordable options.

The fastest internet providers in California are AT&T and Frontier. They each offer fiber speeds up to 5,000 Mbps.

Xfinity, Verizon 5G, Frontier and T-Mobile offer internet plans under $50/mo. in California.

Yes, fiber internet is available in California mainly through AT&T and Frontier, but Xfinity has limited fiber availability in Sacramento and San Francisco. Cox also has some fiber services available in Santa Barbara, San Diego and Irvine.

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Camryn Smith Writer I since July 2022 About Camryn: Camryn Smith started writing for Allconnect in 2022 and has developed broadband expertise across the landscape, including home internet providers, plans, p… Read more