Best Internet Providers in Compton, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Compton, CA
Compton has 8 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 Compton.
Ranks compare Compton with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Compton, CA at a Glance
Compton 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 Compton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Compton, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Compton 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 Compton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.19% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Compton?
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 Compton
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- DSI Stream - fixed wireless coverage map
How Compton Compares to Places Its Size
Compton's report card score is tied 236th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 257th of 305.
| Measure | Compton | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Los Angeles County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 56.7% | 230th of 305 | 75.3% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,691 Mbps | 231st of 305 | 4,064 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | Tied 188th of 305 | 7.7 | 8 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.9 | Tied 2nd of 305 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 298th of 305 | 17% | 17% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 187th of 305 | 97% | 97% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 279th of 305 | 93% | 94% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | Tied 288th of 305 | 78% | 79% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | Tied 233rd of 305 | 82% | 84% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $82,059 | 187th of 305 | $100,015 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 104th of 305 | 17% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 56.7% of homes in Compton, against 75.3% across Los Angeles County and 62.4% across California. Households in Compton are larger than the US average (3.9 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,059 (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 Compton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Compton?
EarthLink Fiber in Compton, CA
Availability:
48.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,459 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 48.2% of Compton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,459 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 Compton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Compton, CA
Availability:
48.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,459 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 48.2% of Compton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,459 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 Compton from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Compton, CA
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 17.8% of Compton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Compton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Compton, CA
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Compton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 Compton, CA
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
224 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Compton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 224 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Compton, CA
Availability:
41.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.8% of Compton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Compton, CA
Availability:
41.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.8% of Compton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Compton, CA
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
543 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.2% of Compton homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 543 Mbps, with speeds from 100 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.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Compton, CA
Availability:
16.0%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
302 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.0% of Compton homes. Across the city, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 302 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 100, with an average of 99 Mbps throughout the city.
DSI Stream Fixed Wireless in Compton, CA
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
DSI Stream offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.0% of Compton homes. Across the city, DSI Stream Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Compton?
Spectrum Cable in Compton, CA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.1% of Compton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Compton?
EarthLink DSL in Compton, CA
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 93.2% of Compton homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 70 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Compton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Compton, CA
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 93.2% of Compton homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 70 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Compton from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Compton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Compton has 2 neighborhoods and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Compton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Rancho Domingues | 4,633 | 64.7% | 2,357 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 62/100 |
| Rancho Dominguez | 3,281 | 13.6% | 1,673 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 43/100 |
ZIP codes in Compton
How Compton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Compton that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, South Gate has the most homes with fiber (92.4%) and Gardena the fewest (54.2%); Compton has 56.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton (this page) | 101,230 | 56.7% | 2,691 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 57/100 |
| Carson | 93,757 | 58.6% | 3,051 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 78/100 |
| South Gate | 92,072 | 92.4% | 4,273 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 66/100 |
| Gardena | 86,745 | 54.2% | 2,815 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 70/100 |
| Lynwood | 66,863 | 66.6% | 2,869 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 63/100 |
| Florence-Graham | 62,798 | 84.9% | 7,296 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 58/100 |
| Paramount | 54,005 | 74.8% | 3,325 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Willowbrook | 39,988 | 73.9% | 3,000 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 67/100 |
| Westmont | 33,913 | 64.2% | 2,899 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 63/100 |
| East Rancho Dominguez | 18,583 | 69.7% | 2,920 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 62/100 |
| West Athens | 9,393 | 72.4% | 2,994 Mbps | 8 | B | 73/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Compton?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. 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 Compton
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Starry | 500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| DSI Stream | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Compton Internet Providers
Based on 407 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Compton residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 87.3% coverage in Compton.
At a national level, based on 4198 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 Compton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Compton, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Compton Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) |  (3) | (25) | 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 | ||
| DSI Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Compton
Based on data reported by Compton 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 Compton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,219 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Compton Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | 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 | ||
| DSI Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Compton?
Of the providers in Compton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Compton 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 Compton, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Compton
| ISP / Tech Type | Compton Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | 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 | ||
| DSI Stream | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Compton?
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 Compton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Compton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Compton, 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.