2 Best Internet Providers in Bakersfield, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Bakersfield, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bakersfield, TX?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Bakersfield based on 30 Texas 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bakersfield, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Bakersfield

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bakersfield Internet Providers

Based on 30 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Bakersfield residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.96 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Texas, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 61.1% coverage in Bakersfield.

At a national level, based on 313 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bakersfield?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, BBT 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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	BBT	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 BBT. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Bakersfield. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 710 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bakersfield?

Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bakersfield customers with an average price rating of 2.33 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Bakersfield, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bakersfield

Bakersfield Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Bakersfield below, including the metrics used and how Bakersfield compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Bakersfield ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Bakersfield	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bakersfield that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	43.21%	78.37%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	710 Mbps	3,946 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Bakersfield.	1.1	7.8	6.8

 

Bakersfield Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Bakersfield	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.0	2.8	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	9%	13%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	89%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	75%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	59%	73%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	137%	74%	76%

Bakersfield ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Bakersfield is D, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bakersfield is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bakersfield have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Bakersfield ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

75% of Bakersfield households have an internet connection while having 61.11% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 26% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 10% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 137% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Bakersfield residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Bakersfield?

How Much Speed does a Bakersfield Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bakersfield is 3.0, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Bakersfield's average household income is $75,280 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Bakersfield also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Bakersfield has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Bakersfield households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bakersfield?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bakersfield?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Bakersfield, TX.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bakersfield?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Bakersfield, TX.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bakersfield?

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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be BBT. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Bakersfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and BBT has the broadest coverage in Bakersfield, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Bakersfield compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Bakersfield stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Bakersfield's D ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.