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1 Best Internet Providers in Caliente, CA

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Caliente ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Caliente ISP Report Card F
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 100 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 1
Customer review count Real Caliente Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Caliente has 1 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 Caliente.

Caliente overview

Caliente has 1 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 Caliente.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

4.4%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Caliente.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Caliente residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

4.4%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

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


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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Caliente residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

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Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

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Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

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Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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 Caliente ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Caliente, CA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Caliente based on 24 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Caliente, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Caliente


T-Mobile Home Internet4.004.04
Viasat3.001.77
HughesNet3.002.29
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

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

ISP / Tech TypeCaliente OverallCalifornia OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (22) (284)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans

Based on 24 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Caliente residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Viasat wins for second-place in California, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 4.4% coverage in Caliente.

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.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Caliente?

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Caliente, CA map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Caliente?

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, Viasat and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Caliente

Max Advertised Speed in Caliente, CA


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Viasat100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Caliente


T-Mobile Home Internet3.823.96
HughesNet2.002.25
Viasat1.001.38
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeCaliente SpeedCalifornia SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (22) (284)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans

Based on data reported by Caliente ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Viasat and T-Mobile Home Internet. These internet providers offer speeds up to 100 Mbps in Caliente. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 Caliente?

California 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 4.18 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Viasat is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Caliente customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Caliente


T-Mobile Home Internet4.184.11
Viasat3.001.46
HughesNet3.002.56
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeCaliente AffordabilityCalifornia AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (22) (284)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans

Caliente 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 Caliente below, including the metrics used and how Caliente compares to the rest of California and nation.

Caliente ISP Report Card: F
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Caliente California USA
0.00% 56.12% 67.25%
100 Mbps 3,631 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
1.0 7.4 6.8

 

Caliente Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
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Caliente California USA
2.5 3.0 2.7
30% 15% 14%
96% 96% 95%
94% 93% 90%
24% 78% 75%
555% 79% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Caliente ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Caliente is F, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Caliente is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Caliente have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Caliente 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.

94% of Caliente households have an internet connection while having 4.37% availability. 24% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 57% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 24% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 555% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Caliente 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 Caliente?

Havilah, CA

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
Loraine, CA

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
Bodfish, CA

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
Cawelo, CA

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
Edison, CA

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
Cantil, CA

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
Oildale, CA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
Bakersfield, CA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
Shafter, CA

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

How Much Speed does a Caliente Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Caliente is 2.5, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Caliente's average household income is $49,231 which is much lower than the California average of $108,618 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Caliente also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 30% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in California who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Caliente has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Caliente households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Caliente?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Caliente, CA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Caliente?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Caliente?

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

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

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Caliente, CA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

4.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.4% of Caliente homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Caliente from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Caliente?

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 Caliente is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Viasat and T-Mobile Home Internet. 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 Caliente is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Caliente, 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 Caliente compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Caliente 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 Caliente's F ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Buckhorn, PA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
Belknap, PA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
Bellamy, AL

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 10 / 100
Yellowstone National Park, WY

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
Shelburne, MA

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
Bingham, IL

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
Bingham Lake, MN

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
Bomont, WV

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
Bon Haven, KY

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100

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