Best Internet Providers in Kensington, San Diego, CA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Kensington has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Kensington.
Ranks compare Kensington with the 80 neighborhoods in San Diego.
The Best Internet in Kensington, San Diego, CA at a Glance
Kensington Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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 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 Kensington ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kensington, San Diego, CA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Kensington based on 231 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 Kensington?
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 Kensington, San Diego
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Kensington Compares to the Rest of San Diego
Kensington's report card score is tied 13th of 80 and its connectivity index is tied 32nd of 80.
| Measure | Kensington | Rank among neighborhoods in San Diego | San Diego | San Diego County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.9% | 13th of 80 | 59.2% | 59.2% | 71.5% | Darnall and Southcrest (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,785 Mbps | 6th of 80 | 3,596 Mbps | 3,596 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Mountain View San Diego (5,840 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | Tied 53rd of 80 | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | University City (9.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 54th of 80 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Chollas View (4.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 35% | Tied 4th of 80 | 19% | 19% | 15% | Little Italy (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 9th of 80 | 98% | 98% | 96% | Black Mountain Ranch and Carmel Mountain and 6 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 99% | Tied 2nd of 80 | 95% | 95% | 91% | Black Mountain Ranch (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | Tied 18th of 80 | 83% | 83% | 76% | Black Mountain Ranch (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | Tied 16th of 80 | 88% | 88% | 81% | Black Mountain Ranch (99%) |
| Median household income | $162,687 | 7th of 80 | $117,593 | $117,593 | $93,246 | North City ($222,141) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 59th of 80 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Torrey Pines (84%) |
Fiber reaches 93.9% of homes in Kensington, against 59.2% across San Diego and 59.2% across San Diego County. Households in Kensington are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 35% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $162,687 (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 Kensington
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kensington?
EarthLink Fiber in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 92.6% of Kensington homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 92.6% of Kensington homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Kensington homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kensington?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Kensington homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
615 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Kensington homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 615 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 46 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.1% of Kensington homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.1% of Kensington homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Availability:
39.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.6% of Kensington homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kensington?
Cox Cable in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 98.5% of Kensington homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kensington?
EarthLink DSL in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Availability:
53.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 53.9% of Kensington homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 89 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Kensington from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Availability:
53.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 53.9% of Kensington homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 89 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kensington from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Kensington Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Kensington that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Normal Heights has the most homes with fiber (97.5%) and City Heights East the fewest (49.3%); Kensington has 93.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington (this page) | 4,760 | 93.9% | 4,785 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 80/100 |
| City Heights East | 35,060 | 49.3% | 3,419 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 51/100 |
| North Park San Diego | 27,923 | 85.8% | 4,368 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 70/100 |
| College Area | 26,007 | 66.1% | 4,209 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 89/100 |
| City Heights West | 19,359 | 76.6% | 4,075 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 78/100 |
| University Heights | 16,113 | 75.3% | 4,093 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Normal Heights | 14,283 | 97.5% | 4,281 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 72/100 |
| East San Diego | 14,084 | 63.5% | 3,733 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 61/100 |
| Grantville | 13,961 | 90.3% | 3,975 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 67/100 |
| Talmadge | 9,593 | 53.4% | 3,547 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 65/100 |
| El Cerritos | 5,835 | 76.8% | 3,640 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 89/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kensington?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Kensington
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| GeoLinks | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Kensington Internet Providers
Based on 231 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Kensington residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.34 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in California, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 99.8% coverage in Kensington.
At a national level, based on 2677 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 Kensington Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Kensington, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kensington Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (1) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kensington
Based on data reported by Kensington 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 Kensington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,647 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kensington Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (2) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kensington?
Of the providers in Kensington, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kensington 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.
EarthLink is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.26 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Kensington, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kensington
| ISP / Tech Type | Kensington Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
A San Diego, CA Customer
AT&T DSL
January 31, 2026 A San Diego, CA Customer
AT&T DSL
February 10, 2023 A San Diego, CA Customer
Cox Cable
January 02, 2023 My service provider has data caps which I dislike. I have also been charged penalty fees because I used autopay(they they strongly suggested) and didn't change the card info after I had my identity stolen. So Cox told me it was my fault and upheld the $25 fee. I can't wait for the day, which may never come, that the planned monopoly of internet providers is broken.
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Kensington?
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 Kensington is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kensington is EarthLink.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, Cox Communications, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Kensington, available to 99.8% 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.