Best Internet Providers in Carson, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carson, CA
Carson has 7 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 Carson.
Ranks compare Carson with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carson, CA at a Glance
Carson 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
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 Carson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carson, CA?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Carson based on 404 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carson?
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 Carson
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- DSI Stream - fixed wireless coverage map
How Carson Compares to Places Its Size
Carson's report card score is tied 422nd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 281st of 749.
| Measure | Carson | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Los Angeles County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 58.6% | 568th of 749 | 75.3% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,051 Mbps | 456th of 749 | 4,064 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.4 | Tied 184th of 749 | 7.7 | 8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.5 | Tied 23rd of 749 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 602nd of 749 | 17% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 115th of 749 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 96th of 749 | 93% | 94% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | Tied 392nd of 749 | 78% | 79% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 373rd of 749 | 82% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $112,880 | 225th of 749 | $100,015 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 297th of 749 | 17% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 58.6% of homes in Carson, against 75.3% across Los Angeles County and 62.4% across California. Households in Carson are larger than the US average (3.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $112,880 (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 Carson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carson?
EarthLink Fiber in Carson, CA
Availability:
50.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,950 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 50.9% of Carson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,950 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 Carson from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Carson, CA
Availability:
50.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,950 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 50.9% of Carson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,950 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 Carson from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Carson, CA
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 14.4% of Carson homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carson?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carson, CA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Carson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carson, CA
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
247 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.2% of Carson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 247 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carson, CA
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.2% of Carson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carson, CA
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.2% of Carson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
DSI Stream Fixed Wireless in Carson, CA
Availability:
44.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
DSI Stream offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.4% of Carson homes. Across the city, DSI Stream Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 65 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 15, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Carson, CA
Availability:
28.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.0% of Carson 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 Carson?
Spectrum Cable in Carson, CA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.0% of Carson homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carson?
EarthLink DSL in Carson, CA
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 93.0% of Carson homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 84 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 Carson from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Carson, CA
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 93.0% of Carson homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 84 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 Carson from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Carson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carson has 3 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Carson
How Carson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carson that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Lomita has the most homes with fiber (96.9%) and Harbor City the fewest (49.9%); Carson has 58.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson (this page) | 93,757 | 58.6% | 3,051 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 78/100 |
| Long Beach | 465,568 | 94.2% | 5,948 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Torrance | 157,818 | 76.0% | 4,603 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 84/100 |
| Compton | 101,230 | 56.7% | 2,691 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 57/100 |
| Gardena | 86,745 | 54.2% | 2,815 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 70/100 |
| Wilmington | 62,064 | 69.2% | 3,422 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 59/100 |
| Willowbrook | 39,988 | 73.9% | 3,000 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 67/100 |
| Harbor City | 26,515 | 49.9% | 2,248 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 74/100 |
| West Carson | 22,232 | 64.7% | 3,198 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 70/100 |
| Lomita | 21,220 | 96.9% | 9,144 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 67/100 |
| East Rancho Dominguez | 18,583 | 69.7% | 2,920 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carson?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. 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 Carson
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| DSI Stream | 65 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carson Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from California internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Carson residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.27 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 97.5% coverage in Carson.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 Carson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carson, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carson Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| DSI Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carson
Based on data reported by Carson 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 Carson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,628 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carson Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| DSI Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carson?
Of the providers in Carson, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carson 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Carson, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carson
| ISP / Tech Type | Carson Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| DSI Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
A Carson, CA Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 30, 2023 A Carson, CA Customer
AT&T Fiber
January 10, 2023 A Carson, CA Customer
Cox Cable
March 26, 2023 A Carson, CA Customer
Frontier Fiber
March 06, 2023 Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Carson?
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 Carson is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Carson is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carson, available to 98.0% 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.