8 Best Internet Providers in China Lake Acres, CA
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| China Lake Acres ISP Report Card | D+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 982 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real China Lake Acres Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
China Lake Acres has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in China Lake Acres.
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China Lake Acres has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in China Lake Acres.
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Above are the top 4 providers in China Lake Acres, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 China Lake Acres ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in China Lake Acres, CA?
IWVISP is the highest-rated internet provider in China Lake Acres based on 201 California customer reviews, and IWVISP 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 China Lake Acres, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in China Lake Acres
Local, State, and National Ratings for all China Lake Acres Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | China Lake Acres Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| IWVISP | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (1) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 201 reviews from California internet customers, IWVISP is the best internet service provider for China Lake Acres residents. IWVISP was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mediacom wins for second-place in California, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 96.7% coverage in China Lake Acres.
At a national level, based on 2200 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, IWVISP is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in China Lake Acres?
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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 China Lake Acres?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in China Lake Acres, the fastest internet in the city comes from Mediacom.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in China Lake Acres
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| SBC Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| IWVISP | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in China Lake Acres
| ISP / Tech Type | China Lake Acres Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Mediacom | (1) | (1) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| IWVISP | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by China Lake Acres ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in China Lake Acres. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Mediacom. This indicates Mediacom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in China Lake Acres?
California customers rate IWVISP 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.
IWVISP received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mediacom is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s China Lake Acres customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in China Lake Acres, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in China Lake Acres
| ISP / Tech Type | China Lake Acres Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| IWVISP | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (1) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
China Lake Acres 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 China Lake Acres below, including the metrics used and how China Lake Acres compares to the rest of California and nation.
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China Lake Acres | California | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in China Lake Acres that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 0.00% | 56.12% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 982 Mbps | 3,631 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for China Lake Acres. | 5.8 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 20% | 15% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 92% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 85% | 93% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 70% | 78% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 71% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
China Lake Acres ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in China Lake Acres is D+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in China Lake Acres is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in China Lake Acres have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The China Lake Acres 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.
85% of China Lake Acres households have an internet connection despite having 99.04% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of China Lake Acres 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 China Lake Acres?
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
How Much Speed does a China Lake Acres Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in China Lake Acres is 3.0, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and larger than the national average of 2.7. China Lake Acres's average household income is $80,679 which is lower than the California average of $108,618 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
China Lake Acres also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 20% 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 China Lake Acres has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, China Lake Acres households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in China Lake Acres?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in China Lake Acres, CA.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in China Lake Acres?
Mediacom Cable in China Lake Acres, CA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 96.7% of China Lake Acres homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in China Lake Acres?
Frontier DSL in China Lake Acres, CA
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 48.9% of China Lake Acres homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in China Lake Acres?
SBC Wireless Fixed Wireless in China Lake Acres, CA
SBC Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of China Lake Acres homes. Across the city, SBC Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
IWVISP Fixed Wireless in China Lake Acres, CA
IWVISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of China Lake Acres homes. Across the city, IWVISP Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in China Lake Acres, CA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of China Lake Acres 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 China Lake Acres, CA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of China Lake Acres homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in China Lake Acres, CA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.6% of China Lake Acres homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in China Lake Acres, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.4% of China Lake Acres homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in China Lake Acres?
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 China Lake Acres is IWVISP.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Mediacom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in China Lake Acres is IWVISP.
- Viasat, SBC Wireless, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in China Lake Acres, 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 China Lake Acres compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how China Lake Acres 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 China Lake Acres's D+ ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
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