| Provider | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 99% |
AccessMedia3  | - | - | Cable | 33% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Need help?8845
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 33.41%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fort Irwin is comparable to the rest of California - 93%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Fort Irwin area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Fort Irwin residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 33% of those living in Fort Irwin.
There are four internet providers serving the Fort Irwin area, and 33.41% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fort Irwin's four internet providers, prices start at $64.99 and available download speeds reach up to 150 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | 96.0 Mbps | 92.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fort Irwin.
The largest internet providers in Fort Irwin are Frontier, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing fiber-optic and satellite options to Fort Irwin.
Fiber-optic internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Fort Irwin residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Fort Irwin’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Fort Irwin residents.
|
|
|
|
|
*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to all households in Fort Irwin covering 99% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Fort Irwin than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fort Irwin, $59.99.
|
|
|
|
|
*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Fort Irwin covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fort Irwin where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fort Irwin, $59.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Irwin, $3.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Fort Irwin. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Fort Irwin's providers, 25 Mbps.
|
|
|
|
|
*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Fort Irwin covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fort Irwin where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Fort Irwin, $59.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Irwin, $3.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Fort Irwin. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Irwin's providers, 25 Mbps.
Viasat is the fastest internet provider in Fort Irwin with download speeds up to 150 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Fort Irwin. The next fastest internet provider in Fort Irwin is Frontier, offering download speeds up to 30 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Fort Irwin with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fort Irwin, $59.99.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fort Irwin, covering 99% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
By subscribing, you agree to receive Allconnect promotional emails. Your privacy is important to us.
