In Imperial County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 95.79% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 838 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 Imperial County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Imperial County are not shown.
Imperial 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 Imperial County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 95.79% of Imperial County. 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 Imperial County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Imperial County.
How fast are internet speeds in Imperial County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Imperial County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Imperial County home can get up to 838 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 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 Imperial County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Imperial County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Imperial County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Imperial County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Imperial County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 89.07% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.64%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.45%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.21% of Imperial County homes.
Internet Market Health in Imperial County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Imperial County 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 Imperial County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Imperial County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Imperial County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Imperial County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, Imperial County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Imperial County, along with details on where in Imperial County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Imperial County, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 83.94%, or 146,500 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, east, west, southwest, northwest, southeast, and north Imperial County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Imperial County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Imperial County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Imperial County. The fastest plan anyone in Imperial County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Imperial County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Imperial County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Imperial County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Imperial County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Imperial County, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 82.01%, or 143,138 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Imperial County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Imperial County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Imperial County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the slowest. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Imperial County. The fastest plan anyone in Imperial County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Imperial County customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 3.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 46.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Imperial County 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 Imperial County DSL providers. AT&T offers 8 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 Imperial County is up to 5.0 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 1.3 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 61.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
Zito Media Cable in Imperial County, CA
Zito Media cable coverage
About 5.74%, or 10,020 people, have Zito Media cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Imperial County area. Zito Media is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Imperial County.
Zito Media cable download speeds
Zito Media is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Imperial County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Zito Media cable is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Imperial County. The fastest plan anyone in Imperial County can order from Zito Media goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Imperial County customers is up to 221 Mbps.
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- 5.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 60.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
Zito Media cable upload speeds
In Imperial County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Zito Media cable. Compared to other ISPs, Zito Media is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Imperial County cable providers. Zito Media 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 Imperial County is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Zito Media customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 60.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Imperial County, CA
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 2.28%, or 3,982 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and northeast Imperial County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Imperial County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Imperial County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Imperial County. The fastest plan anyone in Imperial County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 12 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Imperial County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 10.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 32.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 31.6% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Imperial County 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 Imperial County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 5 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 Imperial County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 32.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 33.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Imperial County, CA
TDS DSL coverage
About 1.49%, or 2,607 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Imperial County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Imperial County.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Imperial County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is above average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Imperial County. The fastest plan anyone in Imperial County can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Imperial County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 21.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Imperial County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Imperial County DSL providers. TDS offers 5 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 Imperial County is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 5.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 0.5 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Imperial County, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 25.27%, or 44,105 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Imperial County 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 Imperial County.
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 Imperial County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Imperial County. The fastest plan anyone in Imperial County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Imperial County 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 Imperial County 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 the fastest compared to other Imperial County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Imperial County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Beamspeed Fixed Wireless in Imperial County, CA
Beamspeed fixed wireless coverage
About 6.29%, or 10,975 people, have Beamspeed fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Imperial County area. Beamspeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Imperial County.
Beamspeed fixed wireless download speeds
Beamspeed is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Imperial County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Beamspeed fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Imperial County. The fastest plan anyone in Imperial County can order from Beamspeed goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and all Imperial County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Beamspeed fixed wireless upload speeds
In Imperial County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Beamspeed fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Beamspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Imperial County fixed wireless providers. Beamspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Imperial County is up to 2.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
Imperial County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Imperial County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Imperial County compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Imperial County are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 838 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in California is 99.64% versus 95.79% in Imperial County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Imperial County 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 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
- Yuma County, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- La Paz County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Los Angeles County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mohave County, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maricopa County, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yavapai County, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ulster County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pitt County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tippecanoe County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Deschutes County, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beaufort County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, DE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Beaver County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Iredell County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds