Best Internet Providers in Big Sur, CA
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Big Sur, CA
Big Sur has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Big Sur.
Ranks compare Big Sur with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Big Sur, CA at a Glance
Big Sur Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GeoLinks
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 Sur ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Big Sur, CA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Big Sur based on 121 California customer reviews, and AT&T 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 Sur?
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 Big Sur
How Big Sur Compares to Places Its Size
Big Sur's report card score is in the bottom 6% and its connectivity index is in the top 17%.
| Measure | Big Sur | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Monterey County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 41.0% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 335 Mbps | bottom 15% | 2,668 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.1 | bottom 16% | 8.3 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 10% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 97% | 97% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 40% | bottom 20% | 70% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 97% | top 1% | 75% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,625 | top 33% | $102,870 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 19% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Big Sur, against 41.0% across Monterey County and 62.4% across California. Households in Big Sur are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,625 (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 Sur
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Big Sur?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Big Sur, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Big Sur?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Big Sur, CA
Availability:
31.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.8% of Big Sur homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Big Sur, CA
Availability:
31.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.8% of Big Sur homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Big Sur, CA
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.9% of Big Sur homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Big Sur?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Big Sur, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Big Sur?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Big Sur, CA.
Internet in Big Sur by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Big Sur
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Big Sur
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Big Sur Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Big Sur that have their own pages are all within 24 miles. Among them, Carmel has the most homes with fiber (40.9%) and Carmel Valley the fewest (0.0%); Big Sur has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sur (this page) | 616 | 0.0% | 335 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 60/100 |
| Carmel | 11,573 | 40.9% | 2,426 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 70/100 |
| Carmel Valley | 4,135 | 0.0% | 1,085 Mbps | 6.8 | C- | 62/100 |
| Carmel-By-The-Sea | 3,503 | 19.8% | 2,250 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 73/100 |
| Carmel Valley Village | 2,770 | 0.0% | 1,328 Mbps | 8.3 | C | 72/100 |
| Robles Del Rio | 599 | 100.0% | 4,406 Mbps | 9.5 | A | 82/100 |
| Jamesburg | 573 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 27/100 |
| Carmel Highlands | 553 | 44.7% | 2,746 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 64/100 |
| Posts | 345 | 0.0% | 418 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 48/100 |
| Lucia | 104 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 40/100 |
| Tassajara Hot Springs | 28 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 1 | F | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Big Sur?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Big Sur
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Big Sur. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Big Sur Internet Providers
Based on 121 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Big Sur residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.34 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in California, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 31.8% coverage in Big Sur.
At a national level, based on 1066 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.65 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Big Sur Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Big Sur, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Sur Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Big Sur
Based on data reported by Big Sur ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 25 Mbps in Big Sur. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 25 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Sur Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Big Sur?
Of the providers in Big Sur, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Big Sur 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 3.22 out of 5 for price, which is lower than 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 Big Sur, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Big Sur
| ISP / Tech Type | Big Sur Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Sur?
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 Sur is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Big Sur is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Big Sur, available to 31.8% 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.