8 Best Internet Providers in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Downtown Los Angeles, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Downtown Los Angeles

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Downtown Los Angeles Internet Providers

Based on 394 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Downtown Los Angeles residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.15 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Starry wins for second-place in California, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 84.2% coverage in Downtown Los Angeles.

At a national level, based on 4034 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.21 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown Los Angeles?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Downtown Los Angeles

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	BAI Connect	1,000 Mbps
	Starry	1,000 Mbps
	GeoLinks	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downtown Los Angeles

Based on data reported by Downtown Los Angeles ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Downtown Los Angeles. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,262 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Downtown Los Angeles?

California customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.27 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Starry is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Downtown Los Angeles customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Downtown Los Angeles, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Downtown Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Downtown Los Angeles below, including the metrics used and how Downtown Los Angeles compares to the rest of Los Angeles and nation.

Downtown Los Angeles ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Downtown Los Angeles	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Downtown Los Angeles that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.16%	72.20%	71.53%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,578 Mbps	3,927 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Downtown Los Angeles.	11.2	7.7	7.1

 

Downtown Los Angeles Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Downtown Los Angeles	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.4	3.0	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	30%	17%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	92%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	93%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	72%	79%	76%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	72%	79%	77%

Downtown Los Angeles ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Downtown Los Angeles is A-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Downtown Los Angeles is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Downtown Los Angeles have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Downtown Los Angeles ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

85% of Downtown Los Angeles households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Downtown Los Angeles residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Downtown Los Angeles?

How Much Speed does a Downtown Los Angeles Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Downtown Los Angeles is 1.4, which is smaller than the Los Angeles average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Downtown Los Angeles’s average household income is $50,342 which is much lower than the Los Angeles average of $107,360 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Downtown Los Angeles also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Los Angeles average of 17%. Additionally, 30% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 17% of residents in Los Angeles who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Downtown Los Angeles has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Downtown Los Angeles households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Los Angeles?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Los Angeles?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Los Angeles?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Downtown Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles 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 Downtown Los Angeles is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• AT&T, HughesNet, Viasat, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Downtown Los Angeles, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Downtown Los Angeles compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Downtown Los Angeles stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Downtown Los Angeles’s A- ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Downtown Los Angeles