Best Internet Providers in Empire, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Empire, CA
Empire 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Empire.
Ranks compare Empire with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Empire, CA at a Glance
Empire Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Empire ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Empire, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Empire 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 Empire, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.47% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Empire?
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 Empire
- Ayera Technologies - fixed wireless coverage map
- ez Wave - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
How Empire Compares to Places Its Size
Empire's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the top 40%.
| Measure | Empire | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Stanislaus County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 2.0% | bottom 10% | 33.1% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,140 Mbps | bottom 41% | 2,366 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.2 | top 1% | 10 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 7% | 8% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 87% | bottom 11% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 5% | 93% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 43% | 72% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 50% | bottom 4% | 76% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $60,355 | bottom 25% | $88,167 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 17% | 18% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 2.0% of homes in Empire, against 33.1% across Stanislaus County and 62.4% across California. Households in Empire are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,355 (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 Empire
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Empire?
Spectrum Fiber in Empire, CA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Empire homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Empire?
ez Wave Fixed Wireless in Empire, CA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
902 Mbps
ez Wave offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Empire homes. Across the city, ez Wave Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 902 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 200, with an average of 180 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Empire, CA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Empire homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Empire, CA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
397 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Empire homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 397 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 30 and as high as 50, with an average of 49 Mbps throughout the city.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Empire, CA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Empire homes. Across the city, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless in Empire, CA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ayera Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Empire homes. Across the city, Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Empire, CA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
289 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Empire homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 289 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Empire, CA
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Empire homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Empire, CA
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Empire homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Empire?
Spectrum Cable in Empire, CA
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 89.2% of Empire homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Empire, CA
Availability:
13.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 13.9% of Empire homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Empire?
EarthLink DSL in Empire, CA
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 59.8% of Empire homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 91 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Empire from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Empire, CA
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 59.8% of Empire homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 91 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Empire from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Empire by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Empire has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Empire
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Empire
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95319 | 1,911 | 0.0% | 1,179 Mbps | 10.4 | C | 51/100 |
How Empire Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Empire that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Hughson has the most homes with fiber (41.3%) and Waterford the fewest (1.5%); Empire has 2.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire (this page) | 2,661 | 2.0% | 1,140 Mbps | 10.2 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Modesto | 258,331 | 36.6% | 2,711 Mbps | 10.6 | B | 68/100 |
| Turlock | 80,302 | 34.4% | 1,883 Mbps | 9.5 | B- | 65/100 |
| Ceres | 55,011 | 29.1% | 1,932 Mbps | 10.5 | B- | 66/100 |
| Oakdale | 31,159 | 38.9% | 2,600 Mbps | 10.8 | B | 58/100 |
| Riverbank | 26,453 | 35.2% | 2,277 Mbps | 10.5 | B | 67/100 |
| Waterford | 11,376 | 1.5% | 979 Mbps | 8.5 | C | 68/100 |
| Hughson | 10,385 | 41.3% | 2,602 Mbps | 10 | B | 60/100 |
| Keyes | 6,938 | 28.4% | 1,886 Mbps | 9.2 | B- | 49/100 |
| Denair | 6,598 | 11.8% | 1,283 Mbps | 8.5 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Hickman | 1,481 | 13.3% | 1,005 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 36/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Empire?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ayera Technologies and Spectrum 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 Empire
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Ayera Technologies | 1,000 |
| ez Wave | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| unWired Broadband | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Empire Internet Providers
Based on 620 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Empire residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Ayera Technologies wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 99.5% coverage in Empire.
At a national level, based on 6557 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 Empire Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Empire, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Empire Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Ayera Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| ez Wave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Empire
Based on data reported by Empire ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ayera Technologies and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Empire. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Empire Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Ayera Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | 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 | ||
| ez Wave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Empire?
Of the providers in Empire, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Empire 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. Cal.net is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Empire, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Empire
| ISP / Tech Type | Empire Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Ayera Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| ez Wave | (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 Empire?
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 Empire is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ayera Technologies and Spectrum. 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 Empire is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, unWired Broadband, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, ez Wave, Cal.net, and Ayera Technologies has the broadest coverage in Empire, available to 99.5% 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.