Best Internet Providers in Desert Lake, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Desert Lake, CA
Desert Lake has 8 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Desert Lake.
Ranks compare Desert Lake with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Desert Lake, CA at a Glance
Desert Lake Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Race Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Lake ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Desert Lake, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Desert Lake 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 Lake, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.75% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Desert Lake?
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 Lake
How Desert Lake Compares to Places Its Size
Desert Lake's report card score is in the top 4% and its connectivity index is in the top 12%.
| Measure | Desert Lake | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Kern County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.8% | top 32% | 45.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,000 Mbps | top 6% | 2,343 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | top 8% | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 8% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | top 14% | 72% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 9% | 74% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $73,329 | top 44% | $83,311 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | top 4% | 19% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 96.8% of homes in Desert Lake, against 45.8% across Kern County and 62.4% across California. Households in Desert Lake are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,329 (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 Lake
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Desert Lake?
Frontier Fiber in Desert Lake, CA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 96.7% of Desert Lake homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Race Communications Fiber in Desert Lake, CA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 96.7% of Desert Lake homes. Across the city, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Desert Lake?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Desert Lake, CA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Desert Lake homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Desert Lake, CA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Desert Lake homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Desert Lake, CA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Desert Lake homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Desert Lake, CA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Desert Lake 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
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Desert Lake, CA
Availability:
23.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.6% of Desert Lake homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Desert Lake?
Spectrum Cable in Desert Lake, CA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 96.7% of Desert Lake homes. Across the city, Spectrum 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 Desert Lake?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Desert Lake, CA.
Internet in Desert Lake by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Desert Lake
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Desert Lake
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Desert Lake Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Desert Lake that have their own pages are all within 27 miles. Among them, Boron has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Edwards AFB the fewest (0.0%); Desert Lake has 96.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Lake (this page) | 123 | 96.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 65/100 |
| California City | 14,903 | 73.9% | 1,847 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 68/100 |
| Edwards AFB | 2,089 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 63/100 |
| Boron | 1,996 | 99.0% | 4,913 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 58/100 |
| North Edwards | 1,071 | 0.0% | 928 Mbps | 2.1 | D- | 33/100 |
| Edwards | 182 | 0.0% | 221 Mbps | 2 | F | 82/100 |
| Johannesburg | 140 | 96.4% | 975 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 30/100 |
| El Mirage | 125 | 0.0% | 203 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 59/100 |
| Lockhart | 71 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 31/100 |
| Cantil | 67 | 0.0% | 93 Mbps | 1 | F | 27/100 |
| Edwards Air Force Base | 59 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1 | F | 83/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Desert Lake?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Desert Lake
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Race Communications | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GeoLinks | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Desert Lake Internet Providers
Based on 460 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Desert Lake 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 96.7% coverage in Desert Lake.
At a national level, based on 4355 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 Lake Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Desert Lake, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Desert Lake 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 Desert Lake
Based on data reported by Desert Lake ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Desert Lake. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 | Desert Lake 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 Desert Lake?
Of the providers in Desert Lake, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Desert Lake 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 Desert Lake, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Desert Lake
| ISP / Tech Type | Desert Lake 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 Desert Lake?
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 Lake 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 Desert Lake is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Spectrum, Race Communications, HughesNet, Frontier Communications, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Desert Lake, available to 96.7% 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.