6 Best Internet Providers in El Mirage, CA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in El Mirage, CA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in El Mirage based on 199 California customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in El Mirage, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in El Mirage

Local, State, and National Ratings for all El Mirage Internet Providers

Based on 199 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for El Mirage residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.79 out of 5 stars and 8.8% coverage in El Mirage.

At a national level, based on 2115 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in El Mirage?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Verizon 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 El Mirage

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Wisprenn	75 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	45 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in El Mirage

Based on data reported by El Mirage ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in El Mirage. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 300 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in El Mirage?

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 4.18 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s El Mirage customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in El Mirage

El Mirage 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 city 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 El Mirage below, including the metrics used and how El Mirage compares to the rest of California and nation.

El Mirage ISP Report Card: F

	Metric (hover for details)	El Mirage	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in El Mirage that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	56.12%	67.25%
	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.	150 Mbps	3,631 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for El Mirage.	2.5	7.4	6.8

 

El Mirage Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	El Mirage	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.1	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.	6%	15%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	89%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	93%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	54%	78%	75%
	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.	69%	79%	76%

El Mirage ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in El Mirage is F, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in El Mirage is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in El Mirage have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The El Mirage ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

86% of El Mirage households have an internet connection while having 78.40% availability. 54% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 38% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 54% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of El Mirage 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 Cities Compare to El Mirage?

How Much Speed does a El Mirage Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in El Mirage is 3.1, which is larger than the California average of 3.0 and larger than the national average of 2.7. El Mirage's average household income is $56,359 which is much lower than the California average of $108,618 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

El Mirage also has 22% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in California who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of El Mirage has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, El Mirage households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in El Mirage?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in El Mirage, CA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in El Mirage?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in El Mirage, CA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in El Mirage?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in El Mirage?

Which ISP Should You Choose in El Mirage?

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 El Mirage is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 El Mirage is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in El Mirage, 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 El Mirage compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how El Mirage 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 El Mirage's F ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.