In Central there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 961 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Central
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Central are not shown.
Central 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 Central is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Central. 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 unWired Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Central above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Central.
How fast are internet speeds in Central?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Central.
Internet Speed Key
The average Central home can get up to 961 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 95.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.89% of homes can only purchase plans up to 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Central, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Central?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 8.77% of Central homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.12% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.99%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Central homes.
Internet Market Health in Central
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Central 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 Central based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Central internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Central homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Central internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Central needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central, along with details on where in Central and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Central, Fresno, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 99.32%, or 14,143 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 37.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Central 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 the fastest compared to other Central DSL providers. AT&T offers 5 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 50.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Central, Fresno, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 95.99%, or 13,669 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Central 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 the fastest compared to other Central cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Central, Fresno, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 8.77%, or 1,249 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, northwest, central, and north Central 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 Central.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Central download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Central, Fresno, CA
unWired Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 14,240 people, have unWired Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central area. unWired Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Central.
unWired Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
unWired Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, unWired Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from unWired Broadband goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Central customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
unWired Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central 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 Central fixed wireless providers. unWired Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 7.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Central, Fresno, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 36.51%, or 5,199 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northeast, east, west, northwest, south, central, and southeast Central 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 Central.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central. The fastest plan anyone in Central can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Central 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 Central download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Central Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Central compare to the rest of Fresno?
Internet speeds in Central are comparable versus the average speeds in Fresno: 951 Mbps in Fresno versus 961 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Fresno is 100.00% versus 100.00% in Central.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Edison, Fresno, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fresno-High, Fresno, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roosevelt, Fresno, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- McLane, Fresno, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- West, Fresno, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hoover, Fresno, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bullard, Fresno, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southeast Growth Area, Fresno, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodward Park, Fresno, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Turlock, Turlock, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Southwest, Wichita, KS: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, Austin, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Redlands, Redlands, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tower Grove South, St. Louis, MO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windy Hill, Jacksonville, FL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- North and East, Richmond, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale-Heatherdowns, Toledo, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Central San Francisco, San Mateo, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spanos Park, Stockton, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds