Best Internet Providers in Carpinteria, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carpinteria, CA
Carpinteria has 8 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 Carpinteria.
Ranks compare Carpinteria with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carpinteria, CA at a Glance
Carpinteria Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Carpinteria ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carpinteria, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.26% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carpinteria?
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 Carpinteria
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Carpinteria Compares to Places Its Size
Carpinteria's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | Carpinteria | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Santa Barbara County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 73.4% | bottom 42% | 74.5% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,219 Mbps | top 29% | 5,273 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | bottom 19% | 5.2 | 8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 41% | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 32% | 13% | 17% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 14% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 23% | 78% | 79% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 38% | 84% | 84% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $115,167 | top 26% | $107,563 | $111,728 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 38% | 21% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 73.4% of homes in Carpinteria, against 74.5% across Santa Barbara County and 62.4% across California. Households in Carpinteria are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $115,167 (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 Carpinteria
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carpinteria?
Frontier Fiber in Carpinteria, CA
Availability:
73.1%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 73.1% of Carpinteria homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Carpinteria, CA
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 9.5% of Carpinteria homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carpinteria?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carpinteria, CA
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Carpinteria homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carpinteria, CA
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
207 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Carpinteria homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 207 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Carpinteria, CA
Availability:
41.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
377 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.1% of Carpinteria homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 377 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carpinteria, CA
Availability:
38.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.5% of Carpinteria homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carpinteria, CA
Availability:
38.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.5% of Carpinteria homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carpinteria?
Cox Cable in Carpinteria, CA
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 98.5% of Carpinteria homes. Across the city, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carpinteria?
Frontier DSL in Carpinteria, CA
Availability:
44.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 44.4% of Carpinteria homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Carpinteria from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Carpinteria by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carpinteria has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carpinteria
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Carpinteria
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93013 | 16,293 | 74.4% | 4,247 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 80/100 |
How Carpinteria Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carpinteria that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Santa Barbara has the most homes with fiber (85.7%) and Oak View the fewest (8.0%); Carpinteria has 73.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria (this page) | 16,132 | 73.4% | 4,219 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 80/100 |
| Santa Barbara | 121,769 | 85.7% | 6,183 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 78/100 |
| Ojai | 13,875 | 13.3% | 984 Mbps | 6 | C- | 72/100 |
| Montecito | 8,777 | 14.4% | 2,485 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 75/100 |
| Oak View | 6,647 | 8.0% | 984 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 80/100 |
| Mira Monte | 6,180 | 15.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 66/100 |
| Summerland | 1,295 | 43.5% | 3,304 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Toro Canyon | 382 | 73.8% | 4,215 Mbps | 6 | B | 59/100 |
| San Buenaventura | 214 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 94/100 |
| Wheeler Springs | 87 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 30/100 |
| Meiners Oaks | 79 | 0.0% | 970 Mbps | 3 | D- | 58/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carpinteria?
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 Carpinteria
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carpinteria Internet Providers
Based on 299 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Carpinteria residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 82.8% coverage in Carpinteria.
At a national level, based on 2976 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 Carpinteria Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carpinteria, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carpinteria 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carpinteria
Based on data reported by Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,416 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 | Carpinteria 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | 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 Carpinteria?
Of the providers in Carpinteria, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carpinteria
| ISP / Tech Type | Carpinteria 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | 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 Carpinteria?
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 Carpinteria is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 Carpinteria is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Carpinteria, available to 98.5% 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.