8 Best Internet Providers in China Lake Acres, CA

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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.

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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

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.

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
	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

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

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.

China Lake Acres ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	China Lake Acres	California	USA
	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

 

China Lake Acres Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	China Lake Acres	California	USA
	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%

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?

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?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in China Lake Acres?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in China Lake Acres?

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.