Best Internet Providers in Golden Hills, CA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Golden Hills, CA
Golden Hills has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Golden Hills.
Ranks compare Golden Hills with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Golden Hills, CA at a Glance
Golden Hills Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Race Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Golden Hills ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Golden Hills, CA?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Golden Hills based on 409 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 Golden Hills?
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 Golden Hills
- Race Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Golden Hills Compares to Places Its Size
Golden Hills's report card score is in the top 27% and its connectivity index is in the top 13%.
| Measure | Golden Hills | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Kern County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.0% | top 24% | 45.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 996 Mbps | bottom 27% | 2,343 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | top 20% | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 8% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 17% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | top 14% | 72% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 13% | 74% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,351 | top 43% | $83,311 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 19% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 97.0% of homes in Golden Hills, against 45.8% across Kern County and 62.4% across California. Households in Golden Hills are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,351 (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 Golden Hills
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Golden Hills?
Race Communications Fiber in Golden Hills, CA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 96.7% of Golden Hills homes. Across the city, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Golden Hills, CA
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Golden Hills homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Golden Hills?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Golden Hills, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
258 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Golden Hills homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 258 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Golden Hills, CA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Golden Hills homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Golden Hills, CA
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Golden Hills homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Golden Hills, CA
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Golden Hills homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Golden Hills?
Spectrum Cable in Golden Hills, CA
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 92.2% of Golden Hills homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Golden Hills?
EarthLink DSL in Golden Hills, CA
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 60.7% of Golden Hills homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 76 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Golden Hills from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Golden Hills, CA
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 60.7% of Golden Hills homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 76 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Golden Hills from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Golden Hills by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Golden Hills
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Golden Hills
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Golden Hills Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Golden Hills that have their own pages are all within 20 miles. Among them, Bear Valley Springs has the most homes with fiber (97.5%) and Arvin the fewest (5.2%); Golden Hills has 97.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hills (this page) | 9,126 | 97.0% | 996 Mbps | 7 | B | 75/100 |
| Arvin | 20,224 | 5.2% | 993 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 52/100 |
| Tehachapi | 18,623 | 66.4% | 1,104 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 60/100 |
| Mojave | 5,679 | 80.3% | 957 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 49/100 |
| Bear Valley Springs | 5,609 | 97.5% | 981 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 60/100 |
| Stallion Springs | 946 | 93.0% | 4,311 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Keene | 685 | 14.9% | 247 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 18/100 |
| Loraine | 432 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1 | F | 50/100 |
| Monolith | 430 | 0.0% | 434 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 44/100 |
| Edmundson Acres | 401 | 0.0% | 936 Mbps | 8.3 | C- | 37/100 |
| Caliente | 366 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Golden Hills?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Race Communications 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 Golden Hills
| Race Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Golden Hills Internet Providers
Based on 409 reviews from California internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Golden Hills residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.27 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in California, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Golden Hills.
At a national level, based on 4178 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 Golden Hills Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Golden Hills, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Golden Hills Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Golden Hills
Based on data reported by Golden Hills ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Race Communications and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Golden Hills. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Golden Hills Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Golden Hills?
Of the providers in Golden Hills, customers rate Race Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Golden Hills 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.
Race Communications is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Golden Hills, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Golden Hills
| ISP / Tech Type | Golden Hills Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race Communications |  (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
A Bear Valley Springs, CA Customer
AT&T Fiber
January 02, 2026 Bob B
Race Communications Fiber
October 19, 2024 It came into our area about 5 years ago and it was at a good price and was reliable. Before we only had access to AT&T it was a higher price and not reliable at all.
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 Golden Hills?
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 Golden Hills is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Race Communications and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Golden Hills is Race Communications.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Golden Hills, available to 100.0% 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.