In Compton there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 954 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.

 

7 Internet Service Providers in Compton

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

99.97%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

96.87%

Avg. Speed:

59 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

22.46%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

25.28%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

STARRY | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

15.23%

Avg. Speed:

200 Mbps

GeoLinks | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.42%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

DSI Stream | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.30%

Avg. Speed:

60 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Compton are not shown.

 

Compton Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Compton is internet available?

Compton, CA map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Compton. 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 Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Compton above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Compton.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Compton?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Compton.

Compton, CA map of local internet speeds

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The average Compton home can get up to 954 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 23.88% 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 3.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Compton.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Compton, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Compton?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Compton you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.46% of Compton homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 76.09% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.42%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Compton homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Compton

Compton, CA map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Compton 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 Compton based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Compton 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, Compton 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 city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Compton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Compton is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Compton, along with details on where in Compton and at what speeds.

Spectrum Cable in Compton, CA

Spectrum cable coverage

About 99.97%, or 104,564 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Compton area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Compton.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Compton. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Compton. The fastest plan anyone in Compton can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Compton customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Compton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Compton 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 the fastest compared to other Compton cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Compton is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Compton cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Compton, CA

AT&T DSL coverage

About 96.87%, or 101,317 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Compton area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Compton.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Compton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Compton. The fastest plan anyone in Compton can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Compton customers is up to 59 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Compton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 45.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 9.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 9.3% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 4.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 3.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 6.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Compton 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 slowest compared to other Compton DSL providers. AT&T offers 8 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Compton is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.

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AT&T's Compton DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 51.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 9.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 14.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 21.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Compton, CA

AT&T fiber coverage

About 22.46%, or 23,497 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Compton 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 Compton.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Compton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Compton. The fastest plan anyone in Compton can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Compton customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Compton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Compton 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 Compton fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Compton is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Compton fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Compton, CA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 25.28%, or 26,444 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Compton area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Compton.

 

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 Compton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Compton. The fastest plan anyone in Compton can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Compton customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Compton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Compton 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 Compton fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Compton is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Compton fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

STARRY Fixed Wireless in Compton, CA

STARRY fixed wireless coverage

About 15.23%, or 15,928 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Compton area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Compton.

 

STARRY fixed wireless download speeds

STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Compton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Compton. The fastest plan anyone in Compton can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Compton customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to STARRY customers in Compton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds

In Compton 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 below average compared to other Compton fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Compton is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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STARRY's Compton fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Compton, CA

GeoLinks fixed wireless coverage

About 1.42%, or 1,488 people, have GeoLinks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Compton area. GeoLinks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Compton.

 

GeoLinks fixed wireless download speeds

GeoLinks is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Compton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GeoLinks fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Compton. The fastest plan anyone in Compton can order from GeoLinks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Compton customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to GeoLinks customers in Compton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

GeoLinks fixed wireless upload speeds

In Compton download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for GeoLinks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GeoLinks is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Compton fixed wireless providers. GeoLinks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Compton is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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GeoLinks's Compton fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

DSI Stream Fixed Wireless in Compton, CA

DSI Stream fixed wireless coverage

About 1.30%, or 1,361 people, have DSI Stream fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Compton area. DSI Stream is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Compton.

 

DSI Stream fixed wireless download speeds

DSI Stream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Compton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, DSI Stream fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Compton. The fastest plan anyone in Compton can order from DSI Stream goes up to 60 Mbps, and all Compton customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to DSI Stream customers in Compton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps

 

DSI Stream fixed wireless upload speeds

In Compton download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for DSI Stream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, DSI Stream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Compton fixed wireless providers. DSI Stream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Compton is up to 6.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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DSI Stream's Compton fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 6.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Compton Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Compton or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Compton compare to the rest of California?

Internet speeds in Compton are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 954 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 99.64% versus 100.00% in Compton.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Compton are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
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99.99%
100.00%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
99.72%
0.00%

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