Best Internet Providers in Imperial County, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Imperial County, CA
Imperial County 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Imperial County.
Ranks compare Imperial County with the 58 California counties.
The Best Internet in Imperial County, CA at a Glance
Imperial County 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
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Imperial County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Imperial County, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Imperial County 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 Imperial County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.84% of the county.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Imperial County?
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 Imperial County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zito - fiber coverage map
- Zito - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Imperial County Compares to the Rest of California
Imperial County's report card score is 47th of 58 and its connectivity index is tied 38th of 58.
| Measure | Imperial County | Rank among California counties | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 16.1% | 51st of 58 | 62.4% | 71.5% | San Mateo County (84.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,205 Mbps | 49th of 58 | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Colusa County (6,304 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | 44th of 58 | 8 | 7.1 | Alameda County (10.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 3.5 | Tied 3rd of 58 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Alpine County and Madera County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 48th of 58 | 17% | 15% | Marin County (32%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 43rd of 58 | 97% | 96% | Alpine County and Mono County (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 39th of 58 | 94% | 91% | Contra Costa County and Marin County and 2 more (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | Tied 43rd of 58 | 79% | 76% | Marin County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | Tied 53rd of 58 | 84% | 81% | Alpine County (92%) |
| Median household income | $70,078 | 51st of 58 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Santa Clara County ($169,968) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | Tied 2nd of 58 | 17% | 16% | Yolo County (27%) |
Fiber reaches 16.1% of homes in Imperial County, against 62.4% across California. Households in Imperial County are larger than the US average (3.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,078 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Imperial County Compares to Its Neighbors
Imperial County has 4 neighbors, 2 of them in Arizona. Among them, Riverside County has the most homes with fiber (74.6%) and La Paz County, AZ the fewest (31.4%); Imperial County has 16.1%.
Map of Imperial County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Imperial County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial County (this page) | 179,702 | 16.1% | 1,205 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 59/100 |
| San Diego County | 3,298,634 | 59.2% | 3,596 Mbps | 8 | B | 85/100 |
| Riverside County | 2,418,185 | 74.6% | 4,919 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 80/100 |
| Yuma County, AZ | 203,881 | 69.8% | 1,896 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 65/100 |
| La Paz County, AZ | 16,557 | 31.4% | 1,389 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 30/100 |
Internet in Imperial County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Heber to 44.0% in Niland; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 92249 (Heber) to 43.8% in 92257 (Niland). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Imperial County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro | 48,046 | 30.0% | 1,742 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Calexico | 38,858 | 9.5% | 992 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 62/100 |
| Brawley | 27,063 | 14.3% | 987 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 56/100 |
| Imperial | 22,515 | 4.6% | 977 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 69/100 |
| Heber | 7,889 | 0.0% | 916 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 72/100 |
| Holtville | 7,674 | 4.5% | 939 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Calipatria | 6,972 | 41.9% | 832 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 46/100 |
| Seeley | 5,361 | 0.0% | 533 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 64/100 |
| Salton City | 5,196 | 0.0% | 687 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 27/100 |
| Winterhaven | 2,572 | 0.0% | 313 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 49/100 |
| Westmorland | 2,447 | 6.6% | 940 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Niland | 1,674 | 44.0% | 698 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 42/100 |
| Meloland | 503 | 0.0% | 772 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 71/100 |
| Ocotillo | 307 | 0.0% | 99 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 56/100 |
| Bard | 209 | 0.0% | 49 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 22/100 |
| Date City | 202 | 0.0% | 322 Mbps | 3 | D- | 44/100 |
| Palo Verde | 198 | 0.0% | 113 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 13/100 |
| Mount Signal | 98 | 0.0% | 156 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 24/100 |
| Wiest | 77 | 0.0% | 207 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 35/100 |
| Plaster City | 44 | 0.0% | 651 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 56/100 |
ZIP codes in Imperial County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92243 (El Centro) | 49,129 | 29.3% | 1,719 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 68/100 |
| 92231 (Calexico) | 39,552 | 9.3% | 980 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 63/100 |
| 92227 (Brawley) | 27,483 | 14.1% | 981 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 55/100 |
| 92251 (Imperial) | 25,840 | 4.0% | 887 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 70/100 |
| 92250 (Holtville) | 7,886 | 4.3% | 923 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 38/100 |
| 92233 (Calipatria) | 7,015 | 41.6% | 830 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 47/100 |
| 92249 (Heber) | 6,984 | 0.0% | 994 Mbps | 5 | D | 71/100 |
| 92283 (Winterhaven) | 2,746 | 0.0% | 297 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 47/100 |
| 92281 (Westmorland) | 2,146 | 7.5% | 981 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 46/100 |
| 92273 (Seeley) | 1,689 | 0.0% | 996 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 85/100 |
| 92257 (Niland) | 1,682 | 43.8% | 700 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 42/100 |
| 92275 (Salton City) | 1,386 | 0.0% | 406 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 11/100 |
| 92259 (Ocotillo) | 350 | 0.0% | 101 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 57/100 |
| 92266 (Palo Verde) | 178 | 0.0% | 113 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 13/100 |
| 92222 (Bard) | 38 | 0.0% | 63 Mbps | 2.5 | F | 24/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Imperial County?
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, 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 Imperial County
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Imperial County Internet Providers
Based on 460 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Imperial County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 87.8% coverage in Imperial County.
At a national level, based on 4377 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 Imperial County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Imperial County, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Imperial County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | 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 | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) |  (5) |  (27) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Imperial County
Based on data reported by Imperial County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Imperial County. 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 | Imperial County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1949) | 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 | ||
| Zito | (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Imperial County?
Of the providers in Imperial County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Imperial County 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Imperial County, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Imperial County
| ISP / Tech Type | Imperial County Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (5) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Imperial County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Imperial County?
Spectrum Fiber in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.6% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,884 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,884 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 Imperial County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,884 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,884 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 Imperial County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Zito Fiber in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, Zito Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Imperial County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
267 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.8% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 267 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
45.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.4% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
45.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.4% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
954 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.8% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 954 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Imperial County?
Spectrum Cable in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 84.2% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Cable in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
579 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 4.1% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, Zito Cable has speeds up to 579 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 25, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the county. Zito Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Imperial County from Zito in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Imperial County?
EarthLink DSL in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 76.9% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 76.9% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Imperial County, CA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.6% of Imperial County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Imperial County?
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 Imperial County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be 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 Imperial County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Imperial County, available to 89.8% 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.