Best Internet Providers in Big Bear, CA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Big Bear, CA
Big Bear has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Big Bear.
Ranks compare Big Bear with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Big Bear, CA at a Glance
Big Bear Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Big Bear ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Big Bear, CA?
Frontier Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Big Bear based on 455 California customer reviews, and Verizon 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 Big Bear?
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.
How Big Bear Compares to Places Its Size
Big Bear's report card score is in the top 23% and its connectivity index is in the top 13%.
| Measure | Big Bear | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | San Bernardino County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.4% | top 20% | 74.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,940 Mbps | top 12% | 5,050 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | bottom 29% | 6.1 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 24% | top 6% | 11% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 97% | 97% | 96% | Tied with 514 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 100% | top 1% | 94% | 94% | 91% | Tied with 114 other places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 10% | 78% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 30% | 82% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $59,785 | bottom 24% | $93,949 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 17% | 18% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 98.4% of homes in Big Bear, against 74.8% across San Bernardino County and 62.4% across California. Households in Big Bear are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,785 (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 Big Bear
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Big Bear?
Frontier Fiber in Big Bear, CA
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 98.4% of Big Bear homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Big Bear?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Big Bear, CA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Big Bear homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Big Bear, CA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Big Bear homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Big Bear, CA
Availability:
40.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
185 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.9% of Big Bear homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 185 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Big Bear, CA
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.7% of Big Bear homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Big Bear?
Spectrum Cable in Big Bear, CA
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.4% of Big Bear homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Big Bear?
Frontier DSL in Big Bear, CA
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 21.2% of Big Bear homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 60 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Big Bear from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Big Bear by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Big Bear has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Big Bear
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Big Bear
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92386 | 2,284 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B+ | 74/100 |
How Big Bear Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Big Bear that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Big Bear Lake has the most homes with fiber (93.3%) and Big Bear City the fewest (91.6%); Big Bear has 98.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear (this page) | 1,913 | 98.4% | 4,940 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 75/100 |
| Big Bear City | 9,744 | 91.6% | 4,689 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 73/100 |
| Big Bear Lake | 5,546 | 93.3% | 4,618 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 72/100 |
| Forest Falls | 956 | 99.5% | 7,000 Mbps | 3.5 | B | 69/100 |
| Sugarloaf | 829 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Fawnskin | 554 | 4.7% | 1,148 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 70/100 |
| Angelus Oaks | 293 | 0.0% | 296 Mbps | 3 | F | 81/100 |
| Seven Oaks | 227 | 0.0% | 263 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 81/100 |
| Rimrock | 199 | 0.0% | 724 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 39/100 |
| Glen Martin | 70 | 0.0% | 273 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 79/100 |
| Mountain Home Village | 51 | 86.3% | 6,176 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Big Bear?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Big Bear
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Big Bear Internet Providers
Based on 455 reviews from California internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Big Bear residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 3.71 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 40.9% coverage in Big Bear.
At a national level, based on 4350 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Big Bear Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Big Bear, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Bear Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Big Bear
Based on data reported by Big Bear ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Big Bear. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,940 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Bear Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Big Bear?
Of the providers in Big Bear, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Big Bear 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.
Verizon is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Big Bear, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Big Bear
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Bear Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
Robert
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 10, 2026 Was cut off with .out notice due to upgrade and was not provided connection to upgrade from the same location (tower). Causing further problems in service and added cost.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
ISPReports User
Fidium
November 08, 2026 Vernice
Frontier Fiber
November 01, 2026 Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Big Bear?
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 Big Bear is Frontier.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Big Bear is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Big Bear, available to 99.6% 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.