In Kern County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.26% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 888 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.
13 Internet Service Providers in Kern County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Kern County are not shown.
Kern County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Kern County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.26% of Kern 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 Kern County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Kern County.
How fast are internet speeds in Kern County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kern County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kern County home can get up to 888 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kern County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Kern County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Kern County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kern 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 18.30% of Kern County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 75.41% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.32%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Kern County homes.
Internet Market Health in Kern County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kern 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 Kern County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.7 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Kern County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kern County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, 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. Kern County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Kern County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kern County, along with details on where in Kern County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Kern County, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 85.37%, or 716,804 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, southeast, north, southwest, south, and northeast Kern County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kern County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Kern County 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 Kern County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern 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 Kern County, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 77.48%, or 650,570 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, southeast, south, southwest, and east Kern 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 Kern County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 41.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Kern 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 fastest compared to other Kern County DSL providers. AT&T offers 9 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 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 12 Mbps.
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- 52.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Kern County, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 15.55%, or 130,544 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, northwest, and south Kern County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kern County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kern County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Kern County, CA
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 6.59%, or 55,328 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, north, northwest, and east Kern 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 Kern County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the slowest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Kern 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 the slowest compared to other Kern County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 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 1.3 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 69.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 0.1 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Kern County, CA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 5.57%, or 46,736 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Kern County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 802 Mbps.
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- 71.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kern County cable providers. Mediacom offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Mediacom customers can get speeds up to 44 Mbps.
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- 71.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
Race Communications Fiber in Kern County, CA
Race Communications fiber coverage
About 2.62%, or 21,986 people, have Race Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southeast, north, and east Kern County area. Race Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
Race Communications fiber download speeds
Race Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Race Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Race Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Race Communications fiber upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Race Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Race Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kern County fiber providers. Race Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
unWired Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 83.92%, or 704,616 people, have unWired Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, southwest, and south Kern County area. unWired Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kern County.
unWired Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
unWired Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, unWired Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from unWired Broadband goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
unWired Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County 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 Kern County fixed wireless providers. unWired Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 7.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
Applied Technology Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Applied Technology fixed wireless coverage
About 83.45%, or 700,655 people, have Applied Technology fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, southwest, and south Kern County area. Applied Technology is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kern County.
Applied Technology fixed wireless download speeds
Applied Technology is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Applied Technology fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Applied Technology goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Applied Technology fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County 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 Kern County fixed wireless providers. Applied Technology offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Kern County, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 32.12%, or 269,685 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kern 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 Kern 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 Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Kern 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 Kern 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 below average compared to other Kern 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 Kern County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 5.02%, or 42,122 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, south, central, west, southwest, north, and east Kern County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Kern County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Antelecom Wireless Internet Access Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Antelecom Wireless Internet Access fixed wireless coverage
About 2.16%, or 18,102 people, have Antelecom Wireless Internet Access fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Kern County 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 Kern County.
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 Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Antelecom Wireless Internet Access fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Antelecom Wireless Internet Access goes up to 12 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
Antelecom Wireless Internet Access fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County 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 Kern County fixed wireless providers. Antelecom Wireless Internet Access offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Kern Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Kern Valley Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 1.65%, or 13,885 people, have Kern Valley Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northeast Kern County area. Kern Valley Wireless is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
Kern Valley Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Kern Valley Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Kern Valley Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Kern Valley Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Kern Valley Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Kern Valley Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Kern Valley Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kern County fixed wireless providers. Kern Valley Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SBC Wireless Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
SBC Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 1.16%, or 9,778 people, have SBC Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Kern County area. SBC Wireless is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
SBC Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
SBC Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SBC Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from SBC Wireless goes up to 39 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 1.1% up to 39.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 34.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
SBC Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for SBC Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SBC Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kern County fixed wireless providers. SBC Wireless offers 7 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 24 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, SBC Wireless customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 34.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Kern County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kern County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kern County compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Kern County are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 888 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in California is 99.64% versus 99.26% in Kern County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kern County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does 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
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- San Luis Obispo County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Inyo County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fresno County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- San Francisco County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Macomb County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hidalgo County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gwinnett County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds