Best Internet Providers in Brea, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Brea, CA
Brea has 10 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 Brea.
Ranks compare Brea with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Brea, CA at a Glance
Brea 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
Verizon
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 Brea ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Brea, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Brea based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Brea, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.34% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Brea?
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 Brea
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Cosmo Network Solutions - fixed wireless 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
- GigabitNow - fiber coverage map
- ting - fiber coverage map
How Brea Compares to Places Its Size
Brea's report card score is in the bottom 40% and its connectivity index is in the top 15%.
| Measure | Brea | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Orange County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 54.7% | bottom 24% | 62.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,718 Mbps | bottom 45% | 3,495 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | top 23% | 7.9 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 20% | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 34% | 19% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 2% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 13% | 95% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | top 22% | 81% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 15% | 89% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $139,856 | top 14% | $129,477 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 22% | 18% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 54.7% of homes in Brea, against 62.4% across Orange County and 62.4% across California. Households in Brea are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $139,856 (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 Brea
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Brea?
EarthLink Fiber in Brea, CA
Availability:
39.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,558 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 39.7% of Brea homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,558 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 Brea from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Brea, CA
Availability:
39.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,558 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 39.7% of Brea homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,558 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 Brea from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Brea, CA
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Brea homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Brea, CA
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 5.9% of Brea homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
GigabitNow Fiber in Brea, CA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GigabitNow offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Brea homes. Across the city, GigabitNow Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ting Fiber in Brea, CA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ting offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Brea homes. Across the city, ting Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Brea?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Brea, CA
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
265 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Brea homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 265 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Brea, CA
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.3% of Brea homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Brea, CA
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Brea homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Brea, CA
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Brea homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless in Brea, CA
Availability:
46.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
201 Mbps
Cosmo Network Solutions offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.4% of Brea homes. Across the city, Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 201 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 100, with an average of 82 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Brea, CA
Availability:
38.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
991 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.1% of Brea homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 991 Mbps, with speeds from 200 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Brea?
Spectrum Cable in Brea, CA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.4% of Brea homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Brea?
EarthLink DSL in Brea, CA
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 82.7% of Brea homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 83 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Brea from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Brea, CA
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 82.7% of Brea homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 83 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Brea from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Brea by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Brea has 1 neighborhood and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Brea
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brea-Olinda | 44,777 | 53.9% | 2,534 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 86/100 |
ZIP codes in Brea
How Brea Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Brea that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, La Habra Heights has the most homes with fiber (97.2%) and Yorba Linda the fewest (23.4%); Brea has 54.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brea (this page) | 48,249 | 54.7% | 2,718 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 86/100 |
| Anaheim | 349,871 | 63.9% | 3,009 Mbps | 8.9 | B | 74/100 |
| Fullerton | 138,481 | 82.2% | 3,367 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Yorba Linda | 67,891 | 23.4% | 1,420 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 89/100 |
| La Habra | 64,509 | 89.0% | 5,877 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Placentia | 58,123 | 91.2% | 4,538 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 85/100 |
| Diamond Bar | 54,709 | 54.5% | 4,088 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 84/100 |
| Hacienda Heights | 54,590 | 88.5% | 6,117 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 79/100 |
| Rowland Heights | 48,375 | 83.5% | 4,654 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 78/100 |
| South San Jose Hills | 22,950 | 86.2% | 3,929 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 70/100 |
| La Habra Heights | 5,173 | 97.2% | 6,746 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 87/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Brea?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, 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 Brea
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| GigabitNow | 1,000 |
| ting | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Brea Internet Providers
Based on 458 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Brea residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 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 95.0% coverage in Brea.
At a national level, based on 4367 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Brea Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Brea, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brea 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 | ||
| ting | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GigabitNow | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Cosmo Network Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Brea
Based on data reported by Brea 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 Brea. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,930 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brea 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 | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigabitNow | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Cosmo Network Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Brea?
Of the providers in Brea, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Brea 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Brea, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Brea
| ISP / Tech Type | Brea 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 | ||
| ting | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GigabitNow | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Cosmo Network Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Brea?
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 Brea is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Brea is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Brea, available to 99.4% 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.