Best Internet Providers in Johannesburg, CA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Johannesburg, CA
Johannesburg has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Johannesburg.
Ranks compare Johannesburg with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Johannesburg, CA at a Glance
Johannesburg Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Race Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Johannesburg ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Johannesburg, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Johannesburg?
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.
How Johannesburg Compares to Places Its Size
Johannesburg's report card score is in the top 49% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Johannesburg | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Kern County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.4% | top 33% | 45.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 975 Mbps | bottom 40% | 2,343 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.1 | bottom 32% | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | top 10% | 8% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 37% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 33% | bottom 12% | 72% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 13% | 74% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $53,342 | bottom 20% | $83,311 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 19% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 96.4% of homes in Johannesburg, against 45.8% across Kern County and 62.4% across California. Households in Johannesburg are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $53,342 (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 Johannesburg
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Johannesburg?
Race Communications Fiber in Johannesburg, CA
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 96.4% of Johannesburg homes. Across the city, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Johannesburg?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Johannesburg, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Johannesburg homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Johannesburg, CA
Availability:
80.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.0% of Johannesburg homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Johannesburg, CA
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.0% of Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Johannesburg, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Johannesburg?
Frontier DSL in Johannesburg, CA
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 31.4% of Johannesburg homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Johannesburg by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Johannesburg has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Johannesburg
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Johannesburg
How Johannesburg Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Johannesburg that have their own pages are all within 26 miles. Among them, Boron has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and North Edwards the fewest (0.0%); Johannesburg has 96.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg (this page) | 140 | 96.4% | 975 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 30/100 |
| Ridgecrest | 31,078 | 85.9% | 3,273 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 66/100 |
| California City | 14,903 | 73.9% | 1,847 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 68/100 |
| Inyokern | 2,156 | 17.7% | 2,167 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 17/100 |
| Boron | 1,996 | 99.0% | 4,913 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 58/100 |
| China Lake Acres | 1,763 | 84.0% | 6,072 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 62/100 |
| North Edwards | 1,071 | 0.0% | 928 Mbps | 2.1 | D- | 33/100 |
| Desert Lake | 123 | 96.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 65/100 |
| Cantil | 67 | 0.0% | 93 Mbps | 1 | F | 27/100 |
| Randsburg | 59 | 76.3% | 845 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Borosolvay | 37 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 3 | F | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Johannesburg?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Race 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 Johannesburg
| Race Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Johannesburg Internet Providers
Based on 111 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Johannesburg residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 31.4% coverage in Johannesburg.
At a national level, based on 1340 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 Johannesburg Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Johannesburg, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Johannesburg 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Johannesburg
Based on data reported by Johannesburg ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Race Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Johannesburg. 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Johannesburg 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Johannesburg?
Of the providers in Johannesburg, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Johannesburg
| ISP / Tech Type | Johannesburg 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | 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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Race Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Johannesburg is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Johannesburg, 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.