Best Internet Providers in City College Area, Long Beach, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in City College Area, Long Beach, CA
City College Area has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in City College Area.
Ranks compare City College Area with the 22 neighborhoods in Long Beach.
The Best Internet in City College Area, Long Beach, CA at a Glance
City College Area Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Frontier
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EarthLink
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Verizon
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in City College Area, Long Beach, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in City College Area 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 City College Area, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.89% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in City College Area?
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 City College Area, Long Beach
How City College Area Compares to the Rest of Long Beach
City College Area's report card score is 14th of 22 and its connectivity index is 4th of 22.
| Measure | City College Area | Rank among neighborhoods in Long Beach | Long Beach | Los Angeles County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | 1st of 22 | 94.2% | 75.3% | 71.5% | Leads; next is Bixby Knolls (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 4,062 Mbps | 21st of 22 | 5,948 Mbps | 4,064 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Belmont Heights and Belmont Shore (7,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | Tied 19th of 22 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 7.1 | East Side (8.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 11th of 22 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.7 | North West Long Beach (3.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | Tied 10th of 22 | 16% | 17% | 15% | Park Estates (30%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | 1st of 22 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Leads; next is Belmont Heights (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 99% | 1st of 22 | 93% | 93% | 91% | Leads; next is Lakewood Village (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | Tied 2nd of 22 | 79% | 78% | 76% | Lakewood Village (91%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 95% | Tied 2nd of 22 | 83% | 82% | 81% | Naples-Marina Area (98%) |
| Median household income | $140,523 | 5th of 22 | $95,500 | $100,015 | $93,246 | Bixby Knolls ($178,190) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | 18th of 22 | 18% | 17% | 16% | State College Area (30%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in City College Area, against 94.2% across Long Beach and 75.3% across Los Angeles County. Households in City College Area are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $140,523 (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 City College Area
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in City College Area?
Frontier Fiber in City College Area, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
4,062 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 100.0% of City College Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,062 Mbps, with speeds from 4,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber.
Spectrum Fiber in City College Area, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.0% of City College Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in City College Area?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in City College Area, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
282 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of City College Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 282 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in City College Area, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of City College Area homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in City College Area, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of City College Area homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in City College Area, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of City College Area homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in City College Area, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.4% of City College Area homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 City College Area?
Spectrum Cable in City College Area, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of City College Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in City College Area?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in City College Area, Long Beach, CA.
How City College Area Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to City College Area that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, The Plaza has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and State College Area the fewest (75.0%); City College Area has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Area (this page) | 10,801 | 100.0% | 4,062 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 90/100 |
| Circle Area | 29,863 | 97.4% | 6,850 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 75/100 |
| The Plaza | 22,919 | 99.9% | 4,717 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 91/100 |
| Bixby Area | 15,693 | 95.6% | 5,607 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Los Altos | 14,456 | 99.8% | 6,071 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 92/100 |
| Lakewood Village | 10,571 | 99.9% | 4,310 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 88/100 |
| State College Area | 9,312 | 75.0% | 6,112 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 80/100 |
| Californial Heights | 7,440 | 99.1% | 4,963 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 70/100 |
| El Dorado Park | 6,398 | 99.4% | 6,816 Mbps | 6 | A- | 91/100 |
| Bixby Knolls | 4,659 | 99.9% | 4,997 Mbps | 7 | A- | 79/100 |
| Park Estates | 3,175 | 96.8% | 6,811 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in City College Area?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in City College Area
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for City College Area Internet Providers
Based on 455 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for City College Area 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 100.0% coverage in City College Area.
At a national level, based on 4350 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 City College Area Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in City College Area, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | City College Area 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in City College Area
Based on data reported by City College Area ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in City College Area. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,062 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 | City College Area 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | 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 City College Area?
Of the providers in City College Area, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in City College Area 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 City College Area, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in City College Area
| ISP / Tech Type | City College Area 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | 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 City College Area?
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 City College Area 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 City College Area is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, Spectrum, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in City College Area, available to 100.0% 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.