Best Internet Providers in Downey, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Downey, CA
Downey has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Downey.
Ranks compare Downey with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Downey, CA at a Glance
Downey Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
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Customer Rating
Fiber
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EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
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Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Customer Rating
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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 Downey ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downey, CA?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Downey based on 461 California customer reviews, and Starry 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Downey?
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 Downey
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Smartaira - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Downey Compares to Places Its Size
Downey's report card score is tied 67th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 141st of 305.
| Measure | Downey | 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 | 94.0% | 54th of 305 | 75.3% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 6,018 Mbps | 52nd of 305 | 4,064 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | Tied 212th 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 | 3.2 | Tied 30th of 305 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 257th of 305 | 17% | 17% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 131st of 305 | 97% | 97% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 147th of 305 | 93% | 94% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | Tied 159th of 305 | 78% | 79% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 139th of 305 | 82% | 84% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $98,320 | 121st of 305 | $100,015 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 77th of 305 | 17% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 94.0% of homes in Downey, against 75.3% across Los Angeles County and 62.4% across California. Households in Downey are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,320 (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 Downey
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downey?
Frontier Fiber in Downey, CA
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
6,599 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 87.7% of Downey homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,599 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 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. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Downey from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Downey, CA
Availability:
27.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 27.2% of Downey homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Downey, CA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,860 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Downey homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,860 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 Downey from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Downey, CA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,860 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Downey homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,860 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 Downey from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Downey?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downey, CA
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Downey homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downey, CA
Availability:
87.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
226 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.5% of Downey homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 226 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downey, CA
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.7% of Downey homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downey, CA
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.7% of Downey homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Downey, CA
Availability:
38.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
283 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.9% of Downey homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 283 Mbps, with speeds from 200 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 Downey, CA
Availability:
33.0%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
363 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.0% of Downey homes. Across the city, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 363 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Downey?
Spectrum Cable in Downey, CA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of Downey homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downey?
Frontier DSL in Downey, CA
Availability:
24.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 24.7% of Downey homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Downey from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Downey, CA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 2.5% of Downey homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Downey from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Downey, CA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 2.5% of Downey homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Downey from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Smartaira DSL in Downey, CA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Smartaira offers DSL service to 1.7% of Downey homes. Across the city, Smartaira DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Internet in Downey by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 92.0% of homes in 90242 to 97.6% in 90240. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Downey
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Downey
How Downey Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Downey that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Bell has the most homes with fiber (98.3%) and Lynwood the fewest (66.6%); Downey has 94.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey (this page) | 114,355 | 94.0% | 6,018 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Norwalk | 102,541 | 97.1% | 6,717 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 76/100 |
| South Gate | 92,072 | 92.4% | 4,273 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 66/100 |
| Bellflower | 79,190 | 94.0% | 6,370 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 70/100 |
| Lynwood | 66,863 | 66.6% | 2,869 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 63/100 |
| Pico Rivera | 62,004 | 95.4% | 6,032 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Paramount | 54,005 | 74.8% | 3,325 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Bell Gardens | 39,537 | 96.0% | 4,674 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 68/100 |
| Bell | 33,523 | 98.3% | 4,771 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 66/100 |
| Cudahy | 22,846 | 89.2% | 3,411 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 74/100 |
| Santa Fe Springs | 19,134 | 90.3% | 5,073 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downey?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Downey
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Starry | 800 |
| Smartaira | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Downey Internet Providers
Based on 461 reviews from California internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Downey residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.27 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in California, with 3.34 out of 5 stars and 87.6% coverage in Downey.
At a national level, based on 4382 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.24 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Downey Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Downey, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downey Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Smartaira | (0) |  (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) |  (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downey
Based on data reported by Downey ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Downey. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,240 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downey Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum |  (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Smartaira | (0) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Downey?
Of the providers in Downey, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Downey 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.
Spectrum is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.22 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Downey, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Downey
| ISP / Tech Type | Downey Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Smartaira | (0) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
A Downey, CA Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
October 20, 2025 A Downey, CA Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 31, 2023 A Downey, CA Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
January 26, 2023 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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Downey?
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 Downey is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Downey is Spectrum.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Downey, available to 99.6% 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.