Best Internet Providers in Fountain Valley, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fountain Valley, CA
Fountain Valley has 8 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 Fountain Valley.
Ranks compare Fountain Valley with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fountain Valley, CA at a Glance
Fountain Valley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Fountain Valley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fountain Valley, CA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Fountain Valley based on 455 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fountain Valley?
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 Fountain Valley
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cosmo Network Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Fountain Valley Compares to Places Its Size
Fountain Valley's report card score is tied 601st of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 140th of 749.
| Measure | Fountain Valley | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Orange County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 47.6% | 628th of 749 | 62.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,172 Mbps | 428th of 749 | 3,495 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | Tied 480th of 749 | 7.9 | 8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | Tied 120th of 749 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 291st of 749 | 19% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 115th of 749 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 183rd of 749 | 95% | 94% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | Tied 243rd of 749 | 81% | 79% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | Tied 109th of 749 | 89% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $129,316 | 130th of 749 | $129,477 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 144th of 749 | 18% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 47.6% of homes in Fountain Valley, against 62.4% across Orange County and 62.4% across California. Households in Fountain Valley are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $129,316 (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 Fountain Valley
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fountain Valley?
Frontier Fiber in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
32.1%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 32.1% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.7% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fountain Valley?
Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
345 Mbps
Cosmo Network Solutions offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, Cosmo Network Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 345 Mbps, with speeds from 250 Mpbs up to 350 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 150, with an average of 147 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
293 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 293 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
63.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.3% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
63.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.3% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.6% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, 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 Fountain Valley?
Spectrum Cable in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.8% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fountain Valley?
EarthLink DSL in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
36.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 36.8% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 87 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 Fountain Valley from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Fountain Valley, CA
Availability:
36.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 36.8% of Fountain Valley homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 87 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 Fountain Valley from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Fountain Valley by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fountain Valley has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fountain Valley
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Fountain Valley
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92708 | 57,047 | 45.4% | 3,183 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 85/100 |
How Fountain Valley Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fountain Valley that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Sunset Beach has the most homes with fiber (99.1%) and Newport Beach the fewest (71.3%); Fountain Valley has 47.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley (this page) | 59,737 | 47.6% | 3,172 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 85/100 |
| Santa Ana | 303,640 | 72.7% | 3,455 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Huntington Beach | 195,160 | 86.2% | 6,086 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Garden Grove | 170,701 | 81.2% | 4,204 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Costa Mesa | 113,576 | 74.9% | 3,471 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Westminster | 92,281 | 86.6% | 5,912 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Tustin | 90,398 | 75.1% | 3,693 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Newport Beach | 60,349 | 71.3% | 3,551 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 78/100 |
| Stanton | 42,808 | 81.6% | 4,630 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Midway City | 12,622 | 96.5% | 6,662 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 75/100 |
| Sunset Beach | 1,702 | 99.1% | 7,000 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fountain Valley?
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 Fountain Valley
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Cosmo Network Solutions | 350 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fountain Valley Internet Providers
Based on 455 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Fountain Valley 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 78.4% coverage in Fountain Valley.
At a national level, based on 4350 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 Fountain Valley Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fountain Valley, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fountain Valley Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (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 | ||
| Cosmo Network Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fountain Valley
Based on data reported by Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fountain Valley Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (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 | ||
| Cosmo Network Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fountain Valley?
Of the providers in Fountain Valley, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fountain Valley 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.
EarthLink is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fountain Valley, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fountain Valley
| ISP / Tech Type | Fountain Valley Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Cosmo Network Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Jimbo
Spectrum Cable
January 29, 2023 There just isn't a lot of competition in my area, so I'm stuck with Spectrum. In addition, they constantly bombard me with advertising material even as a current subscriber to the service. What's more, I'm not actually free to do as I wish with the internet I pay for. I'm forced to use a VPN if I want to browse the internet as I wish, because my history is leaked to other corporations. However, again I do not have much of a choice. I would also like my internet to be able to go faster than 2.1 megabytes per second, but despite advertisements of up to 10 megabytes it never ever reaches that number.
A Fountain Valley, CA Customer
AT&T DSL
January 02, 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.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Fountain Valley?
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 Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley is EarthLink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cosmo Network Solutions has the broadest coverage in Fountain Valley, available to 99.8% 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.