Best Internet Providers in Desert Center, CA
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Desert Center, CA
Desert Center has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Desert Center.
Ranks compare Desert Center with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Desert Center, CA at a Glance
Desert Center Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Desert Center ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Desert Center, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Desert Center 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 Desert Center, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 50.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Desert Center?
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 Desert Center
How Desert Center Compares to Places Its Size
Desert Center's report card score is in the bottom 5% and its connectivity index is in the top 1%.
| Measure | Desert Center | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Riverside County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 74.6% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 100 Mbps | bottom 7% | 4,919 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.9 | bottom 13% | 6.7 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 4% | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 39% | top 1% | 13% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 6% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 23% | 79% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 4% | 84% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $48,961 | bottom 14% | $102,757 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 18% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Desert Center, against 74.6% across Riverside County and 62.4% across California. Households in Desert Center are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 39% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $48,961 (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 Desert Center
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Desert Center?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Desert Center, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Desert Center?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Desert Center, CA
Availability:
50.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.0% of Desert Center homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Desert Center?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Desert Center, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Desert Center?
Frontier DSL in Desert Center, CA
Availability:
44.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 44.7% of Desert Center homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 Mbps
Internet in Desert Center by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Desert Center
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Desert Center
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Desert Center Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Desert Center that have their own pages are all within 46 miles. Among them, North Shore has the most homes with fiber (91.2%) and Thermal the fewest (35.9%); Desert Center has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Center (this page) | 38 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 88/100 |
| Twentynine Palms | 30,209 | 45.2% | 3,842 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 82/100 |
| Blythe | 20,025 | 47.8% | 1,645 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 57/100 |
| Mecca | 8,824 | 55.7% | 4,235 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Thermal | 8,517 | 35.9% | 2,790 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 29/100 |
| North Shore | 3,585 | 91.2% | 6,560 Mbps | 2 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Niland | 1,674 | 44.0% | 698 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 42/100 |
| Lake Tamarisk | 231 | 0.0% | 107 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 93/100 |
| Palo Verde | 198 | 0.0% | 113 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 13/100 |
| Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base | 134 | 24.6% | 1,688 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 30/100 |
| Chiriaco Summit | 32 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 93/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Desert Center?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Desert Center
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| Frontier Communications | 90 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Desert Center. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Desert Center Internet Providers
Based on 78 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Desert Center 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 44.7% coverage in Desert Center.
At a national level, based on 519 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 Desert Center Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Desert Center, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Desert Center Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Desert Center
Based on data reported by Desert Center ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through T-Mobile Home Internet. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Desert Center. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Desert Center Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Desert Center?
Of the providers in Desert Center, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Desert Center 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Desert Center, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Desert Center
| ISP / Tech Type | Desert Center Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | 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 Desert Center?
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 Desert Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be T-Mobile Home Internet. 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 Desert Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Desert Center, available to 50.0% 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.