Best Internet Providers in California, PA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in California, PA
California has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 California.
Ranks compare California with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in California, PA at a Glance
California Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Armstrong
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 California ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in California, PA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in California based on Pennsylvania 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 California, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 73.91% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in California?
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 California Compares to Places Its Size
California's report card score is in the bottom 5% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | California | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Washington County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.1% | bottom 8% | 63.6% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 770 Mbps | bottom 10% | 1,769 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.6 | bottom 14% | 5.6 | 6.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 5% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 25% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 91% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | top 24% | 76% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 22% | 78% | 79% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $61,183 | bottom 26% | $88,856 | $89,224 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 60% | top 1% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.1% of homes in California, against 63.6% across Washington County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in California are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,183 (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 California
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in California?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in California, PA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in California?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in California, PA
Availability:
75.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
283 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.2% of California homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 283 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in California, PA
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.9% of California homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in California, PA
Availability:
22.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.7% of California 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 California, PA
Availability:
22.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.7% of California homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in California?
Armstrong Cable in California, PA
Availability:
75.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
750 Mbps
Armstrong offers Cable service to 75.9% of California homes. Across the city, Armstrong Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 750 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in California, PA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,859 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 1.1% of California homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,859 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 212 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in California?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in California, PA.
Internet in California by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
California has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in California
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in California
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15419 | 3,650 | 0.2% | 775 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 51/100 |
How California Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to California that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Brownsville has the most homes with fiber (56.1%) and Coal Center the fewest (0.0%); California has 0.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | 4,642 | 0.1% | 770 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 57/100 |
| Brownsville | 7,250 | 56.1% | 4,307 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Coal Center | 1,096 | 0.0% | 771 Mbps | 4.2 | D- | 67/100 |
| West Brownsville | 977 | 0.0% | 844 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 45/100 |
| Hiller | 636 | 73.1% | 7,580 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 59/100 |
| Newell | 587 | 0.0% | 782 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 65/100 |
| Stockdale | 584 | 0.0% | 750 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 50/100 |
| Roscoe | 556 | 0.0% | 750 Mbps | 4 | D- | 53/100 |
| Allenport | 485 | 0.0% | 750 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 45/100 |
| Long Branch | 421 | 0.0% | 756 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 60/100 |
| Elco | 267 | 0.0% | 750 Mbps | 3 | D- | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in California?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Armstrong 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 California
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Armstrong | 750 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in California. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for California Internet Providers
Based on 398 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for California residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.78 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 75.2% coverage in California.
At a national level, based on 4630 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 California Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in California, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | California Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (17) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in California
Based on data reported by California ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Armstrong. The company offers speeds up to 750 Mbps in California. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 750 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | California Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (17) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in California?
Of the providers in California, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in California where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Pennsylvania 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 3.67 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.42 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in California, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in California
| ISP / Tech Type | California Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (17) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Frontier Fiber
November 11, 2026 Buffs most of the time chat with stupid Ai bot worthless you can’t win cable service electric won’t update the modem because I didn’t buy it from them manufacturer say they have to, but the pricks won’t. So will see when frontier wants payment next month. Give them not full payment but weekly till the assholes fix it
Rick S
FastBridge Fiber
October 29, 2026 Outstanding service and support.
ISPReports User
Blue Ridge Communications
October 06, 2026 My service is generally good, but when it's not working, it's terrible!
Shaun B.
GFiber
October 04, 2026 The guy who installed it was LAZY! Provided no direction, refused to assist with name and password and placed the equipment in really bad location.
Samuel Joliat
Dojo Networks
September 18, 2026 Dojo network sucks, but Ari Trussell the worker is goated helped a lot. Super nice, and professional.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in California?
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 California is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Armstrong. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in California is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Armstrong has the broadest coverage in California, available to 75.9% 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.