Best Internet Providers in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Hillcrest-Bakersfield has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hillcrest-Bakersfield.
Ranks compare Hillcrest-Bakersfield with the 38 neighborhoods in Bakersfield.
The Best Internet in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA at a Glance
Hillcrest-Bakersfield 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
unWired Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hillcrest-Bakersfield 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.87% of the neighborhood.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
or call 1-833-601-2935
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hillcrest-Bakersfield?
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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Applied Technology - fixed wireless coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield Compares to the Rest of Bakersfield
Hillcrest-Bakersfield's report card score is tied 2nd of 38 and its connectivity index is tied 23rd of 38.
| Measure | Hillcrest-Bakersfield | Rank among neighborhoods in Bakersfield | Bakersfield | Kern County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.3% | 3rd of 38 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 71.5% | City in the Hills (99.1%) |
| Average top speed | 4,166 Mbps | 6th of 38 | 2,343 Mbps | 2,343 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Terra Vista (4,680 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.4 | Tied 9th of 38 | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | Terra Vista (10.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | Tied 25th of 38 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 2.7 | Castle Ranch (4.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 6th of 38 | 8% | 8% | 15% | Greenfield (17%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 30th of 38 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Emerald Estates and Ridgeview Estates and 4 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 19th of 38 | 92% | 92% | 91% | City in the Hills and Ridgeview Estates and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 22nd of 38 | 72% | 72% | 76% | Seven Oaks (90%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | Tied 29th of 38 | 74% | 74% | 81% | Seven Oaks at Grand Island (96%) |
| Median household income | $55,081 | 31st of 38 | $83,311 | $83,311 | $93,246 | Seven Oaks at Grand Island ($216,710) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | 38th of 38 | 19% | 19% | 16% | Tyner Homes (27%) |
Fiber reaches 95.3% of homes in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, against 45.8% across Bakersfield and 45.8% across Kern County. Households in Hillcrest-Bakersfield are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,081 (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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hillcrest-Bakersfield?
EarthLink Fiber in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,349 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 94.6% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,349 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hillcrest-Bakersfield from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,349 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 94.6% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,349 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hillcrest-Bakersfield from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.6% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hillcrest-Bakersfield?
Applied Technology Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Applied Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, Applied Technology Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
216 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 216 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
55.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.9% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
55.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.9% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.2% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield?
Spectrum Cable in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hillcrest-Bakersfield?
EarthLink DSL in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
62.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 62.8% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 42 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hillcrest-Bakersfield from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
62.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 62.8% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 42 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hillcrest-Bakersfield from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Hillcrest-Bakersfield Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Hillcrest-Bakersfield that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, La Cresta-Alta Vista has the most homes with fiber (86.4%) and Tyner Homes the fewest (0.0%); Hillcrest-Bakersfield has 95.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest-Bakersfield (this page) | 7,184 | 95.3% | 4,166 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 71/100 |
| East Bakersfield | 17,093 | 77.7% | 3,881 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Oleander Sunset | 16,421 | 66.3% | 3,450 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Lakeview-Bakersfield | 10,797 | 62.7% | 3,336 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 45/100 |
| Oakridge | 10,512 | 59.5% | 3,355 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 58/100 |
| College Heights Baker Street | 7,700 | 86.2% | 4,356 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 55/100 |
| Bakersfield Country Club | 7,218 | 61.2% | 2,652 Mbps | 9 | B | 78/100 |
| Homaker Park | 7,153 | 56.4% | 1,926 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 71/100 |
| La Cresta-Alta Vista | 5,431 | 86.4% | 4,456 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 62/100 |
| Casa Loma | 5,135 | 44.3% | 2,417 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 63/100 |
| Tyner Homes | 4,357 | 0.0% | 999 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 69/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hillcrest-Bakersfield?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Applied Technology | 500 |
| unWired Broadband | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Hillcrest-Bakersfield. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Hillcrest-Bakersfield Internet Providers
Based on 405 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hillcrest-Bakersfield residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. unWired Broadband wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Hillcrest-Bakersfield.
At a national level, based on 4174 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hillcrest-Bakersfield Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hillcrest-Bakersfield
Based on data reported by Hillcrest-Bakersfield 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,115 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 | Hillcrest-Bakersfield Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hillcrest-Bakersfield?
Of the providers in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hillcrest-Bakersfield 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. unWired Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hillcrest-Bakersfield
| ISP / Tech Type | Hillcrest-Bakersfield Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (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
Rate your provider
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hillcrest-Bakersfield?
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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, unWired Broadband, Spectrum, HughesNet, EarthLink, AT&T, and Applied Technology has the broadest coverage in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, 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.