Best Internet Providers in Bakersfield, CA
All 16 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Bakersfield.
Ranks compare Bakersfield with the 45 US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bakersfield, CA at a Glance
Bakersfield Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
unWired Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Bakersfield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bakersfield, CA?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Bakersfield based on 466 California customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bakersfield?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Bakersfield
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Applied Technology - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Race Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Oacys Technology - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- SBC Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- IWVISP - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Kern Valley Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Bakersfield Compares to Places Its Size
Bakersfield's report card score is tied 36th of 45 and its connectivity index is tied 25th of 45.
| Measure | Bakersfield | Rank among US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people) | Kern County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 45.8% | 42nd of 45 | 45.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Bridgeport, CT (97.3%) |
| Average top speed | 2,343 Mbps | 39th of 45 | 2,343 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Chattanooga, TN (17,261 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8 | Tied 11th of 45 | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | Albuquerque, NM (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.3 | Tied 3rd of 45 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Provo, UT (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 43rd of 45 | 8% | 17% | 15% | Chapel Hill, NC (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 17th of 45 | 96% | 97% | 96% | Provo, UT (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 15th of 45 | 92% | 94% | 91% | Colorado Springs, CO and Ogden, UT (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | 42nd of 45 | 72% | 79% | 76% | Provo, UT (84%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | 43rd of 45 | 74% | 84% | 81% | Provo, UT (94%) |
| Median household income | $83,311 | 27th of 45 | $83,311 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Bridgeport, CT ($136,343) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 3rd of 45 | 19% | 17% | 16% | Provo, UT (26%) |
Fiber reaches 45.8% of homes in Bakersfield, against 45.8% across Kern County and 62.4% across California. Households in Bakersfield are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,311 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Bakersfield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bakersfield?
EarthLink Fiber in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,449 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 29.8% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,449 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bakersfield from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,449 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 29.8% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,449 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Bakersfield from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier Fiber in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
4,898 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 7.2% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 4,898 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bakersfield from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Race Communications Fiber in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 6.5% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bakersfield?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
413 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 413 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 12 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 113 Mbps throughout the city.
Applied Technology Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Applied Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.2% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, Applied Technology Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
75.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
241 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.7% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
53.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.1% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
53.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.1% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
869 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.6% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 869 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Oacys Technology Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Oacys Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.7% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, Oacys Technology Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
SBC Wireless Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
SBC Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.7% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, SBC Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
IWVISP Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
IWVISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.2% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, IWVISP Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Kern Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
Kern Valley Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, Kern Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 1.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bakersfield?
Spectrum Cable in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(1738)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 86.9% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,118 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 5.1% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,118 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 162 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bakersfield?
EarthLink DSL in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 70.4% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bakersfield from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 70.4% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bakersfield from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.3% of Bakersfield homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bakersfield from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Bakersfield by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Greenfield to 99.1% in City in the Hills; by ZIP code, from 28.6% in 93312 to 79.0% in 93305. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bakersfield
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale | 22,005 | 35.9% | 2,030 Mbps | 8.9 | B- | 83/100 |
| East Bakersfield | 17,093 | 77.7% | 3,881 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Oleander Sunset | 16,421 | 66.3% | 3,450 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Benton Park | 12,355 | 85.3% | 4,217 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 60/100 |
| Lakeview-Bakersfield | 10,797 | 62.7% | 3,336 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 45/100 |
| Oakridge | 10,512 | 59.5% | 3,355 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 58/100 |
| Laurelglen | 8,895 | 4.1% | 1,009 Mbps | 7.5 | C | 85/100 |
| Rexland Acres | 8,874 | 67.3% | 3,702 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Silver Creek | 7,952 | 31.9% | 1,903 Mbps | 8.4 | B- | 82/100 |
| College Heights Baker Street | 7,700 | 86.2% | 4,356 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 55/100 |
| Spice Tract | 7,670 | 8.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 72/100 |
| Bakersfield Country Club | 7,218 | 61.2% | 2,652 Mbps | 9 | B | 78/100 |
| Park Stockdale | 7,187 | 60.5% | 2,057 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 59/100 |
| Hillcrest-Bakersfield | 7,184 | 95.3% | 4,166 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 71/100 |
| Homaker Park | 7,153 | 56.4% | 1,926 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 71/100 |
| Stonegate | 5,955 | 30.1% | 1,373 Mbps | 8 | C+ | 81/100 |
| The Seasons | 5,918 | 58.6% | 3,337 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 88/100 |
| The Oaks | 5,885 | 3.7% | 1,147 Mbps | 8.3 | C+ | 86/100 |
| Stone Meadows | 5,568 | 2.7% | 1,046 Mbps | 7.6 | C | 76/100 |
| La Cresta-Alta Vista | 5,431 | 86.4% | 4,456 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 62/100 |
| Olive Drive Area | 5,220 | 36.0% | 1,491 Mbps | 9.5 | B- | 86/100 |
| Casa Loma | 5,135 | 44.3% | 2,417 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 63/100 |
| Riviera-Westchester | 4,639 | 65.8% | 3,359 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Terra Vista | 4,594 | 92.0% | 4,680 Mbps | 10.5 | A- | 80/100 |
| Tevis Ranch | 4,537 | 6.3% | 1,158 Mbps | 8.8 | C+ | 77/100 |
| Tyner Homes | 4,357 | 0.0% | 999 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 69/100 |
| Greenfield | 4,218 | 0.0% | 999 Mbps | 8.2 | C | 85/100 |
| Castle Ranch | 4,056 | 56.5% | 1,034 Mbps | 8 | B- | 73/100 |
| Seven Oaks | 4,039 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.6 | C- | 79/100 |
| Fruitvale | 3,990 | 35.1% | 1,409 Mbps | 9.1 | B- | 60/100 |
| Emerald Estates | 3,983 | 37.1% | 2,482 Mbps | 9.7 | B | 80/100 |
| Seven Oaks at Grand Island | 3,976 | 5.3% | 1,210 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 83/100 |
| Ridgeview Estates | 3,719 | 5.4% | 1,216 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 83/100 |
| Stockdale Greens | 3,303 | 33.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 9.7 | C+ | 76/100 |
| City in the Hills | 3,222 | 99.1% | 4,242 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 87/100 |
| Artisan | 3,186 | 95.7% | 3,394 Mbps | 10.2 | A- | 69/100 |
| Sagepointe | 3,175 | 13.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.7 | C+ | 80/100 |
| Haggin Oaks | 3,039 | 47.6% | 2,905 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 83/100 |
ZIP codes in Bakersfield
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93307 | 88,731 | 43.0% | 2,391 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 61/100 |
| 93306 | 74,774 | 59.9% | 2,759 Mbps | 9 | B | 66/100 |
| 93309 | 61,125 | 33.2% | 1,809 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 69/100 |
| 93312 | 58,795 | 28.6% | 2,002 Mbps | 9 | B- | 84/100 |
| 93313 | 58,393 | 41.8% | 2,300 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 81/100 |
| 93311 | 52,365 | 40.5% | 2,014 Mbps | 8.9 | B | 90/100 |
| 93304 | 51,030 | 65.2% | 3,452 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 61/100 |
| 93305 | 38,407 | 79.0% | 4,031 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 50/100 |
| 93314 | 34,621 | 45.8% | 2,342 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 83/100 |
| 93301 | 14,395 | 60.5% | 2,468 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 61/100 |
How Bakersfield Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bakersfield that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Oildale has the most homes with fiber (57.0%) and Lamont the fewest (1.3%); Bakersfield has 45.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield metro area (this page) | 909,235 | 45.8% | 2,343 Mbps | 8 | B | 66/100 |
| Oildale | 36,246 | 57.0% | 2,911 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 60/100 |
| Arvin | 20,224 | 5.2% | 993 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 52/100 |
| Lamont | 15,501 | 1.3% | 1,019 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 36/100 |
| Weedpatch | 981 | 0.0% | 961 Mbps | 7.5 | C- | 28/100 |
| Pumpkin Center | 544 | 24.6% | 782 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 64/100 |
| Mexican Colony | 493 | 0.0% | 801 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Edmundson Acres | 401 | 0.0% | 936 Mbps | 8.3 | C- | 37/100 |
| Cawelo | 171 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 84/100 |
| Edison | 155 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 63/100 |
| Di Giorgio | 66 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bakersfield?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EarthLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bakersfield
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| unWired Broadband | 5,000 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Race Communications | 1,000 |
| Applied Technology | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Oacys Technology | 100 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| SBC Wireless | 100 |
| Kern Valley Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| IWVISP | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bakersfield Internet Providers
Based on 466 reviews from California internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Bakersfield residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 2.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 75.7% coverage in Bakersfield.
At a national level, based on 4450 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bakersfield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bakersfield, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bakersfield Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| IWVISP | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (3) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (3) | (228) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Kern Valley Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oacys Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bakersfield
Based on data reported by Bakersfield ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Bakersfield. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,577 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with EarthLink. This indicates EarthLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bakersfield Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| IWVISP | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (3) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Kern Valley Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oacys Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bakersfield?
Of the providers in Bakersfield, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bakersfield where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across California or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.67 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bakersfield, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bakersfield
| ISP / Tech Type | Bakersfield Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (3) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| IWVISP | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Kern Valley Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oacys Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Lori C
Spectrum Cable
July 30, 2025 My internet service provider is spectrum. I am not at all happy with this internet service. I pay almost $80 a month for laggy internet speeds, The internet a lot of times loses its signal, there is a lot of outages in regards to the service. For that price I should be getting a lot better service. I once used to have AT&T fiber and that was excellent. Unfortunately AT&T fiber isn't offered in the area where I live so I'm stuck with spectrum.
Jon R.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
July 17, 2025 I was with spectrum but they kept raising the price and I have cell service through T-mobile and it was a better deal. T-mobile 5g wifi is constantly going out and is slow.
Jason
AT&T DSL
May 03, 2023 I like the speed, but one thing I've noticed about ATT is that there are intermittent outages of service. I am looking forward to the opportunity to have 5g home internet in the future.
A Bakersfield, CA Customer
Spectrum Cable
April 30, 2023 I think spectrum is a good internet provider for individuals that cannot afford more expensive options. Their new customer promotion is good atleast until it expires after a year of service and you have to pay full price. I do like that you can get service without having a contract with them. They increased their speeds recently but the internet always seems to go out couple times a day for like 1-2 minutes which i do not like. They also rent their routers to customers for $5 but i think thats a bit too much since they would take it back anyways and especially if your with spectrum for over 3 years and are still paying the $5 to rent the router.
J.V.
AT&T Fiber
March 12, 2023 My only problem with AT&T is that I signed up for the 1 terabyte internet and each time I do a speed test on another app it's only reached as high as 400mpbs. However, when I do a speed test on the AT&T app, it comes out to be 990mpbs. A friend of mine who works with AT&T straight out told me that there is no such thing as 1 terabyte internet yet. So why charge people $80/month and lie to them about something they can't offer? I smell a class action lawsuit!
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bakersfield?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Bakersfield is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EarthLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bakersfield is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bakersfield, available to 91.2% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.