Internet Providers in California

Internet availability in California

California is served by 9 internet providers across 7 cities in our database. Technology options statewide include Satellite, Fixed Wireless, Fiber, Cable, with download speeds ranging up to 2000 Mbps from the fastest available plan. Fiber internet is available in 100% of tracked cities, primarily in larger population centers. Most communities in our database have at least one terrestrial provider — cable, fiber, or fixed-wireless — alongside satellite. Plan pricing across California starts at $45/month.

Internet options by city in California

Types of internet in California

Fiber internet in California is offered by AT&T Fiber and Frontier Fiber, with symmetrical speeds up to 2000 Mbps and no data caps. Fiber availability is address-specific — coverage is concentrated in cities where buildout is complete, so check your address even if you live in a city with a fiber provider. For California households with heavy streaming, gaming, or remote-work demands, fiber is the highest-performance option available.

Cable internet from Xfinity and Spectrum and Cox delivers download speeds up to 1000 Mbps across many California communities. Cable is widely available in established California neighborhoods and provides reliable performance for most household uses. Upload speeds are lower than fiber — an important consideration if multiple people in your home are video conferencing simultaneously from the same connection.

Fixed-wireless internet from Verizon 5G Home and AT&T Internet Air and T-Mobile Home Internet extends broadband coverage to rural parts of California that cable and fiber infrastructure hasn't reached. Speeds reach up to 415 Mbps over radio signals from regional towers. Fixed wireless requires line-of-sight to a tower and a receiver mounted on your home — coverage varies by exact address and local terrain across California. For rural households in California, a WISP is often the most practical terrestrial option available.

Starlink satellite internet is available at any address in California, including remote locations no other provider reaches. At $120/month with no contract and no buried cable required, it provides a meaningful fallback for underserved rural addresses in California. Typical speeds around 150 Mbps are competitive with fixed wireless, and latency is lower than older geostationary satellite services.

California internet statistics

Frequently asked questions

What internet providers serve California?

California is served by 9 internet providers: Starlink, Verizon 5G Home, AT&T Internet Air, AT&T Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet, Xfinity, Frontier Fiber, Spectrum, Cox. Technology types available across the state include Satellite, Fixed Wireless, Fiber, Cable. Coverage varies significantly by city and address — use the city pages below to find providers at your specific location.

What is the fastest internet available in California?

The fastest internet option in California reaches 2000 Mbps download. This is available in select cities where fiber or high-speed cable infrastructure is deployed. Rural and smaller communities in California typically see speeds ranging from 25 to 300 Mbps depending on available technology.

How much does internet cost in California?

Internet plans in California start at $45/month. Prices vary by city, technology type, and provider. Fiber and fixed-wireless plans generally offer the best value per Mbps for California residents, while satellite is more expensive but available statewide as a fallback.

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Data last reviewed: July 2026 · Sourced from FCC filings and ISP-verified submissions