Best Internet Providers in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Downtown Long Beach has 10 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Downtown Long Beach.
Ranks compare Downtown Long Beach with the 22 neighborhoods in Long Beach.
The Best Internet in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA at a Glance
Downtown Long Beach Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Starry
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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.
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 Downtown Long Beach ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Downtown Long Beach based on 462 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 Downtown Long Beach?
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 Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- BAI Connect - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Smartaira - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Downtown Long Beach Compares to the Rest of Long Beach
Downtown Long Beach's report card score is 13th of 22 and its connectivity index is 21st of 22.
| Measure | Downtown Long Beach | Rank among neighborhoods in Long Beach | Long Beach | Los Angeles County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 89.2% | 20th of 22 | 94.2% | 75.3% | 71.5% | City College Area (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 6,122 Mbps | 9th of 22 | 5,948 Mbps | 4,064 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Belmont Heights and Belmont Shore (7,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | 2nd 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 | 2.2 | 18th of 22 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.7 | North West Long Beach (3.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | Tied 12th of 22 | 16% | 17% | 15% | Park Estates (30%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 10th of 22 | 98% | 97% | 96% | City College Area (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 18th of 22 | 93% | 93% | 91% | City College Area (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | 19th of 22 | 79% | 78% | 76% | Lakewood Village (91%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | 18th of 22 | 83% | 82% | 81% | Naples-Marina Area (98%) |
| Median household income | $71,167 | 21st of 22 | $95,500 | $100,015 | $93,246 | Bixby Knolls ($178,190) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 15th of 22 | 18% | 17% | 16% | State College Area (30%) |
Fiber reaches 89.2% of homes in Downtown Long Beach, against 94.2% across Long Beach and 75.3% across Los Angeles County. Households in Downtown Long Beach are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,167 (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 Downtown Long Beach
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Long Beach?
Frontier Fiber in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 83.8% of Downtown Long Beach homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
28.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 28.8% of Downtown Long Beach homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
BAI Connect Fiber in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
795 Mbps
BAI Connect offers Fiber service to 5.4% of Downtown Long Beach homes. Across the neighborhood, BAI Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 795 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 794 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Smartaira Fiber in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
573 Mbps
Smartaira offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Downtown Long Beach homes. Across the neighborhood, Smartaira Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 573 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Smartaira Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Long Beach?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Downtown Long Beach homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
818 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Downtown Long Beach homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 818 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 61 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
322 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Downtown Long Beach homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 322 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 250, with an average of 102 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.3% of Downtown Long Beach homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.3% of Downtown Long Beach homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
55.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.9% of Downtown Long Beach 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 Downtown Long Beach?
Spectrum Cable in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.4% of Downtown Long Beach homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Long Beach?
Frontier DSL in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 62.3% of Downtown Long Beach homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 15 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 1.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Downtown Long Beach from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Downtown Long Beach Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Downtown Long Beach that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Belmont Heights has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Los Cerritos the fewest (92.3%); Downtown Long Beach has 89.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Long Beach (this page) | 54,413 | 89.2% | 6,122 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 61/100 |
| East Side | 35,763 | 99.5% | 6,969 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 72/100 |
| Wrigley | 34,629 | 97.1% | 5,894 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 76/100 |
| West Side | 29,891 | 95.0% | 5,236 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Circle Area | 29,863 | 97.4% | 6,850 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 75/100 |
| Poly High District | 29,398 | 99.2% | 6,528 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 58/100 |
| Belmont Heights | 14,905 | 99.7% | 7,000 Mbps | 7 | A | 73/100 |
| Belmont Shore | 8,122 | 99.5% | 7,000 Mbps | 6 | A- | 71/100 |
| Californial Heights | 7,440 | 99.1% | 4,963 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Los Cerritos | 6,237 | 92.3% | 4,904 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Park Estates | 3,175 | 96.8% | 6,811 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown Long Beach?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Downtown Long Beach
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| BAI Connect | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Starry | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Smartaira | 940 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Downtown Long Beach Internet Providers
Based on 462 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Downtown Long Beach residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.34 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in California, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 64.3% coverage in Downtown Long Beach.
At a national level, based on 4384 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 Downtown Long Beach Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Downtown Long Beach, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Long Beach Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| BAI Connect | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Smartaira | (0) |  (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) |  (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (2) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downtown Long Beach
Based on data reported by Downtown Long Beach 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 Downtown Long Beach. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,415 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Long Beach Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| BAI Connect | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Smartaira | (0) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (2) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Downtown Long Beach?
Of the providers in Downtown Long Beach, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Downtown Long Beach 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.
AT&T is rated 3.22 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Downtown Long Beach, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Downtown Long Beach
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Long Beach Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (2) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| BAI Connect | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Smartaira | (0) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Austin S.
Frontier Fiber
May 15, 2026 Frontier is very well balanced between pricing and speed, being competitive in the market. There is very little to no delay in the internet with high pockets of latency that would mess with important things. The customer support is very quick and doesn't leave me guessing as to what and when things may happen. Their business is transparent on whether they would be able to provide in certain areas and the types of rewards available in layman terms.
A Long Beach, CA Customer
Spectrum Cable
December 23, 2025 anonymous person in Long Beach
Frontier DSL
February 19, 2023 Where's the fun in not using curse words, though? I'd *love* to respond to this with a huge pile of curse words! Can I at least use frack? Let's say, I've been a dsl user literally since dialup, and I've always liked it, having a private, pretty fast line. Sure, 15mbps isn't that fast these days (when I first got it, it was only 7), but it's still plenty fast (especially the 15 we have now) for doing anything you'd likely be doing. When it works, of course - there've been many times when it just didn't, it's been super unreliable, and the customer support, obviously, has always been garbage. (Just to be clear - when we moved here, it was Verizon, then Verizon sold the whole area to Frontier, so we became Frontier customers. Honestly they were both pretty equally garbage, though.) Anyway, I've heard garbage things about Spectrum, too, but we're thinking about switching at this point, 14 years in. It's just gotten too unreliable. (Fiber isn't available in our area, though it doesn't stop them from *advertising* it to us...)
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 Downtown Long Beach?
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 Downtown Long Beach is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Downtown Long Beach is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Downtown Long Beach, available to 97.6% 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.