7 Best Internet Providers in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA?

unWired Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Hillcrest-Bakersfield based on 361 Bakersfield customer reviews, and unWired Broadband 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Hillcrest-Bakersfield

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hillcrest-Bakersfield Internet Providers

Based on 361 reviews from Bakersfield internet customers, unWired Broadband is the best internet service provider for Hillcrest-Bakersfield residents. unWired Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Bakersfield, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.3% coverage in Hillcrest-Bakersfield.

At a national level, based on 3711 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, unWired Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hillcrest-Bakersfield?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by unWired Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Applied Technology	500 Mbps
	unWired Broadband	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Hillcrest-Bakersfield. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,129 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with unWired Broadband. This indicates unWired Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hillcrest-Bakersfield?

Bakersfield customers rate unWired Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

unWired Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hillcrest-Bakersfield customers with an average price rating of 4.18 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Hillcrest-Bakersfield

Hillcrest-Bakersfield 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 neighborhood 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield below, including the metrics used and how Hillcrest-Bakersfield compares to the rest of Bakersfield and nation.

Hillcrest-Bakersfield ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Hillcrest-Bakersfield	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hillcrest-Bakersfield that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	94.56%	35.79%	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.	4,166 Mbps	1,954 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield.	9.6	7.4	6.8

 

Hillcrest-Bakersfield Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Hillcrest-Bakersfield	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.1	3.3	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.	10%	8%	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.	93%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	90%	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.	69%	70%	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%	70%	76%

Hillcrest-Bakersfield ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Hillcrest-Bakersfield is A, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hillcrest-Bakersfield is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hillcrest-Bakersfield have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Hillcrest-Bakersfield ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

91% of Hillcrest-Bakersfield households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Hillcrest-Bakersfield 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Hillcrest-Bakersfield?

How Much Speed does a Hillcrest-Bakersfield Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hillcrest-Bakersfield is 3.1, which is smaller than the Bakersfield average of 3.3 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Hillcrest-Bakersfield's average household income is $56,489 which is lower than the Bakersfield average of $80,268 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.

Hillcrest-Bakersfield also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Bakersfield average of 19%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 8% of residents in Bakersfield who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Hillcrest-Bakersfield has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hillcrest-Bakersfield households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hillcrest-Bakersfield?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hillcrest-Bakersfield?

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Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hillcrest-Bakersfield?

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 unWired Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, unWired Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Hillcrest-Bakersfield is unWired Broadband.
• Viasat, unWired Broadband, Spectrum, HughesNet, and Applied Technology has the broadest coverage in Hillcrest-Bakersfield, 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Hillcrest-Bakersfield 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 Hillcrest-Bakersfield's A ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.