In Kern County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 18.31% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,011 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Kern County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Kern County are not shown.
Kern County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Kern County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 18.31% of Kern County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Kern County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Kern County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Kern County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Kern County home can get up to 1,011 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 18 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kern County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Kern County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Kern County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kern County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.30% of Kern County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 75.41% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.32%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Kern County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kern County, along with details on where in Kern County and at what speeds.
AT&T Fiber in Kern County, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 15.55%, or 130,544 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, northwest, and south Kern County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kern County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kern County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
Race Communications Fiber in Kern County, CA
Race Communications fiber coverage
About 2.62%, or 21,986 people, have Race Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southeast, north, and east Kern County area. Race Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
Race Communications fiber download speeds
Race Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Race Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Race Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Race Communications fiber upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Race Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Race Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kern County fiber providers. Race Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Kern County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kern County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Kern County compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in Kern County are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 955 Mbps in California versus 1,011 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in California is 95.44% versus 18.31% in Kern County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kern County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Tulare County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ventura County, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kings County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Los Angeles County, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Barbara County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Inyo County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fresno County, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- New Haven County, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ventura County, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco County, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Macomb County, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hidalgo County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pierce County, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hartford County, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gwinnett County, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds