In California there are 29 residential internet providers covering 99.64% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 949 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.
29 Internet Service Providers in California
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in California are not shown.
California 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 California is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.64% of California. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in California above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in California.
How fast are internet speeds in California?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in California.
Internet Speed Key
The average California home can get up to 949 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the state 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in California.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of California, and slower in the north areas of the state.
What type of internet should I choose in California?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in California you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.29% of California homes.
- Cable is fastest for 72.24% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.43%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of California homes.
Internet Market Health in California
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the California internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in California based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
California internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, California homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the state.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. California internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, California is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in California, along with details on where in California and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in California
AT&T DSL coverage
About 70.03%, or 26,085,738 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire California area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of California.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 14 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 65 Mbps.
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- 49.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California DSL providers. AT&T offers 12 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 58.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in California
Spectrum cable coverage
About 52.65%, or 19,611,320 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire California area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of California.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 400 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 940 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other California cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in California
XFINITY cable coverage
About 32.29%, or 12,027,809 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire California area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of California.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 988 Mbps.
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- 97.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 600.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 150.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other California cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.
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- 97.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in California
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 23.87%, or 8,892,497 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire California area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of California.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 2.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
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- 2.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 67.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 0.1 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in California
AT&T fiber coverage
About 18.64%, or 6,944,522 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire California 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 California.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In California 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 California fiber providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California 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
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in California
Frontier fiber coverage
About 14.24%, or 5,303,138 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire California area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in California
Cox cable coverage
About 8.60%, or 3,202,602 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, central, and south California area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 998 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other California cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
sonic DSL in California
sonic DSL coverage
About 5.16%, or 1,922,059 people, have sonic DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, west, south, southeast, central, and north California area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
sonic DSL download speeds
sonic is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other DSL providers in the area, sonic DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from sonic goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 12 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 25.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 73.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
sonic DSL upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for sonic DSL. Compared to other ISPs, sonic is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California DSL providers. sonic offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 12 Mbps. On average, sonic customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
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- 25.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Cable in California
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 2.96%, or 1,101,857 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, west, north, south, southeast, and central California area. Astound Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 726 Mbps.
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- 63.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL in California
Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL coverage
About 2.45%, or 911,578 people, have Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest and west California area. Raw Bandwidth Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL download speeds
Raw Bandwidth Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL is below average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Raw Bandwidth Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 6.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 8.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 32.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Raw Bandwidth Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Raw Bandwidth Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California DSL providers. Raw Bandwidth Communications offers 5 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Raw Bandwidth Communications customers can get speeds up to 2.7 Mbps.
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- 8.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 28.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
sonic Fiber in California
sonic fiber coverage
About 2.00%, or 744,929 people, have sonic fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, west, and southeast California area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
sonic fiber download speeds
sonic is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fiber providers in the area, sonic fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from sonic goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
sonic fiber upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for sonic fiber. Compared to other ISPs, sonic is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fiber providers. sonic offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
uia Fiber in California
uia fiber coverage
About 1.41%, or 523,958 people, have uia fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast and east California area. uia is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
uia fiber download speeds
uia is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fiber providers in the area, uia fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from uia goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
uia fiber upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for uia fiber. Compared to other ISPs, uia is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fiber providers. uia offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications Fiber in California
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 1.13%, or 420,845 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest and north California area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
Consolidated Communications fiber download speeds
Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Consolidated goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 124 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 63.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications fiber upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fiber providers. Consolidated offers 9 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 123 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 63.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in California
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 37.40%, or 13,930,733 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire California area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of California.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in California
Etheric Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 15.81%, or 5,887,782 people, have Etheric Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west and northwest California area. Etheric Networks is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of California.
Etheric Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Etheric Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Etheric Networks fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Etheric Networks goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 80 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 107 Mbps.
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- 7.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Etheric Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Etheric Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. Etheric Networks offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 80 Mbps. On average, Etheric Networks customers can get speeds up to 107 Mbps.
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- 7.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 77.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in California
unWired Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 10.27%, or 3,823,827 people, have unWired Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, northwest, north, and west California area. unWired Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
unWired Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
unWired Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, unWired Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from unWired Broadband goes up to 30 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
unWired Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for unWired Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, unWired Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. unWired Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 7.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in California
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 9.06%, or 3,374,790 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, southeast, and central California area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
uia Fixed Wireless in California
uia fixed wireless coverage
About 8.01%, or 2,983,481 people, have uia fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast and east California area. uia is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
uia fixed wireless download speeds
uia is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, uia fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from uia goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 86.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
uia fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for uia fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, uia is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. uia offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, uia customers can get speeds up to 90 Mbps.
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- 86.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in California
Cal.net fixed wireless coverage
About 4.71%, or 1,754,125 people, have Cal.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, central, northwest, and west California area. Cal.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
Cal.net fixed wireless download speeds
Cal.net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cal.net fixed wireless is below average. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Cal.net goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 65.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
Cal.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cal.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Cal.net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. Cal.net offers 6 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, Cal.net customers can get speeds up to 3.6 Mbps.
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- 38.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
Go Creative Wireless Fixed Wireless in California
Go Creative Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 3.50%, or 1,302,253 people, have Go Creative Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, south, east, and southeast California area. Go Creative Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
Go Creative Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Go Creative Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Go Creative Wireless fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Go Creative Wireless goes up to 100 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Go Creative Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Go Creative Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Go Creative Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. Go Creative Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless in California
San Diego Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 2.89%, or 1,077,648 people, have San Diego Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast California area. San Diego Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
San Diego Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
San Diego Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, San Diego Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from San Diego Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
San Diego Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for San Diego Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, San Diego Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. San Diego Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in California
DigitalPath fixed wireless coverage
About 2.77%, or 1,033,230 people, have DigitalPath fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, north, central, and southeast California area. DigitalPath is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
DigitalPath fixed wireless download speeds
DigitalPath is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, DigitalPath fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from DigitalPath goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 38.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 50.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
DigitalPath fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for DigitalPath fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, DigitalPath is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. DigitalPath offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, DigitalPath customers can get speeds up to 6.6 Mbps.
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- 38.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 50.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless in California
Ayera Technologies fixed wireless coverage
About 2.64%, or 982,411 people, have Ayera Technologies fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, northwest, and west California area. Ayera Technologies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
Ayera Technologies fixed wireless download speeds
Ayera Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ayera Technologies fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Ayera Technologies goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 57 Mbps.
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- 87.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
Ayera Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Ayera Technologies fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ayera Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. Ayera Technologies offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 60 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Ayera Technologies customers can get speeds up to 57 Mbps.
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- 87.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
Applied Technology Fixed Wireless in California
Applied Technology fixed wireless coverage
About 1.95%, or 727,999 people, have Applied Technology fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central California area. Applied Technology is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
Applied Technology fixed wireless download speeds
Applied Technology is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Applied Technology fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Applied Technology goes up to 25 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Applied Technology fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Applied Technology fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Applied Technology is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. Applied Technology offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless in California
Sail Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.45%, or 539,290 people, have Sail Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west and southeast California area. Sail Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
Sail Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Sail Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Sail Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Sail Internet goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 201 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
Sail Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sail Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Sail Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. Sail Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Sail Internet customers can get speeds up to 99 Mbps.
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- 98.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in California
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.43%, or 532,829 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, northwest, west, southeast, and east California area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Tekify Fixed Wireless in California
Tekify fixed wireless coverage
About 1.26%, or 470,364 people, have Tekify fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west and northwest California area. Tekify is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
Tekify fixed wireless download speeds
Tekify is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Tekify fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Tekify goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Tekify fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Tekify fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Tekify is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other California fixed wireless providers. Tekify offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in California
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 1.10%, or 410,171 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest and north California area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from US Cellular goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all California customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other California fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 0.06 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Antelecom Wireless Internet Access Fixed Wireless in California
Antelecom Wireless Internet Access fixed wireless coverage
About 1.01%, or 376,223 people, have Antelecom Wireless Internet Access fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, central, west, south, and southeast California area. Antelecom Wireless Internet Access is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of California.
Antelecom Wireless Internet Access fixed wireless download speeds
Antelecom Wireless Internet Access is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in California. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Antelecom Wireless Internet Access fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout California. The fastest plan anyone in California can order from Antelecom Wireless Internet Access goes up to 12 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for California customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
Antelecom Wireless Internet Access fixed wireless upload speeds
In California download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Antelecom Wireless Internet Access fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Antelecom Wireless Internet Access is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other California fixed wireless providers. Antelecom Wireless Internet Access offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in California is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Antelecom Wireless Internet Access customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
California Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to California or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in California compare to the rest of the United States?
Internet speeds in California are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 951 Mbps in the United States versus 949 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar internet availability compared to the state. Average internet coverage in the United States is 99.41% versus 99.64% in California.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around California are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Nevada: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arizona: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Utah: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oregon: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Idaho: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Mexico: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colorado: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montana: less internet coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Texas: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Florida: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Illinois: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ohio: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Georgia: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Carolina: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Michigan: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: less internet coverage, faster speeds