Best Internet Providers in Kern County, CA
All 16 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Kern County, CA
Kern County has 16 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 Kern County.
Ranks compare Kern County with the 58 California counties.
The Best Internet in Kern County, CA at a Glance
Kern County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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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 Kern County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kern County, CA?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Kern County based on 466 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 Kern 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 Kern County
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Applied Technology - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Race Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable 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
- Oacys Technology - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- SBC Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- IWVISP - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Kern Valley Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Kern County Compares to the Rest of California
Kern County's report card score is 23rd of 58 and its connectivity index is 29th of 58.
| Measure | Kern County | Rank among California counties | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 45.8% | 28th of 58 | 62.4% | 71.5% | San Mateo County (84.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,343 Mbps | 35th of 58 | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Colusa County (6,304 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8 | Tied 22nd of 58 | 8 | 7.1 | Alameda County (10.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 3.3 | Tied 7th of 58 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Alpine County and Madera County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 51st of 58 | 17% | 15% | Marin County (32%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 28th of 58 | 97% | 96% | Alpine County and Mono County (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 27th of 58 | 94% | 91% | Contra Costa County and Marin County and 2 more (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | Tied 25th of 58 | 79% | 76% | Marin County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | Tied 43rd of 58 | 84% | 81% | Alpine County (92%) |
| Median household income | $83,311 | 33rd of 58 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Santa Clara County ($169,968) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 11th of 58 | 17% | 16% | Yolo County (27%) |
Fiber reaches 45.8% of homes in Kern County, against 62.4% across California. Households in Kern County are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,311 (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 Kern County Compares to Its Neighbors
Kern County has 8 neighbors. Among them, Los Angeles County has the most homes with fiber (75.3%) and Kings County the fewest (30.1%); Kern County has 45.8%.
Map of Kern County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Kern County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County (this page) | 909,235 | 45.8% | 2,343 Mbps | 8 | B | 66/100 |
| Los Angeles County | 10,014,009 | 75.3% | 4,064 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 78/100 |
| San Bernardino County | 2,181,654 | 74.8% | 5,050 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 77/100 |
| Ventura County | 843,843 | 68.7% | 3,902 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 83/100 |
| Tulare County | 473,117 | 50.7% | 2,833 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 60/100 |
| Santa Barbara County | 448,229 | 74.5% | 5,273 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 76/100 |
| San Luis Obispo County | 282,424 | 47.2% | 2,807 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 71/100 |
| Kings County | 152,486 | 30.1% | 2,657 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 57/100 |
| Inyo County | 19,016 | 57.9% | 1,528 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 41/100 |
Internet in Kern County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Edwards AFB to 99.0% in Boron; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 93222 (Pine Mountain Club) to 98.9% in 93516 (Boron). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Kern County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield metro area | 909,235 | 45.8% | 2,343 Mbps | 8 | B | 66/100 |
| Delano | 55,308 | 30.2% | 1,912 Mbps | 9.6 | B- | 48/100 |
| Oildale | 36,246 | 57.0% | 2,911 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 60/100 |
| Ridgecrest | 31,078 | 85.9% | 3,273 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 66/100 |
| Wasco | 28,537 | 31.9% | 2,126 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Shafter | 21,713 | 13.9% | 1,211 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Rosamond | 21,292 | 6.0% | 894 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 72/100 |
| Arvin | 20,224 | 5.2% | 993 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 52/100 |
| Tehachapi | 18,623 | 66.4% | 1,104 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 60/100 |
| Taft | 17,919 | 85.7% | 4,407 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 45/100 |
| Lamont | 15,501 | 1.3% | 1,019 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 36/100 |
| California City | 14,903 | 73.9% | 1,847 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 68/100 |
| McFarland | 14,857 | 96.1% | 6,764 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Golden Hills | 9,126 | 97.0% | 996 Mbps | 7 | B | 75/100 |
| Mojave | 5,679 | 80.3% | 957 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 49/100 |
| Bear Valley Springs | 5,609 | 97.5% | 981 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 60/100 |
| Lake Isabella | 4,657 | 21.9% | 993 Mbps | 2.6 | D | 35/100 |
| Frazier Park | 3,857 | 56.0% | 977 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 52/100 |
| Lost Hills | 2,629 | 0.0% | 498 Mbps | 4.2 | D- | 23/100 |
| Wofford Heights | 2,494 | 5.7% | 954 Mbps | 2.6 | D | 41/100 |
| Bodfish | 2,466 | 29.1% | 994 Mbps | 2.7 | D | 32/100 |
| Pine Mountain Club | 2,422 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | D- | 48/100 |
| Inyokern | 2,156 | 17.7% | 2,167 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 17/100 |
| Weldon | 2,102 | 2.1% | 879 Mbps | 2.4 | D- | 34/100 |
| Edwards AFB | 2,089 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 63/100 |
| Boron | 1,996 | 99.0% | 4,913 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 58/100 |
| Buttonwillow | 1,789 | 74.5% | 5,343 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 25/100 |
| China Lake Acres | 1,763 | 84.0% | 6,072 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 62/100 |
| Kernville | 1,473 | 0.0% | 961 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 38/100 |
| Lebec | 1,405 | 0.0% | 469 Mbps | 5 | D | 55/100 |
| Maricopa | 1,271 | 0.0% | 921 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 35/100 |
| North Edwards | 1,071 | 0.0% | 928 Mbps | 2.1 | D- | 33/100 |
| Weedpatch | 981 | 0.0% | 961 Mbps | 7.5 | C- | 28/100 |
| Stallion Springs | 946 | 93.0% | 4,311 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Lake of the Woods | 708 | 7.8% | 975 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 50/100 |
| Keene | 685 | 14.9% | 247 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 18/100 |
| Onyx | 648 | 0.0% | 970 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 39/100 |
| Pumpkin Center | 544 | 24.6% | 782 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 64/100 |
| Mexican Colony | 493 | 0.0% | 801 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Loraine | 432 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1 | F | 50/100 |
| Monolith | 430 | 0.0% | 434 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 44/100 |
| Edmundson Acres | 401 | 0.0% | 936 Mbps | 8.3 | C- | 37/100 |
| Fellows | 388 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 35/100 |
| Caliente | 366 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 54/100 |
| Ford City | 345 | 97.4% | 4,893 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Mountain Mesa | 333 | 0.0% | 891 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 53/100 |
| Glennville | 332 | 0.0% | 139 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 17/100 |
| Spicer City | 304 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 2.5 | F | 27/100 |
| Willow Springs | 297 | 7.7% | 175 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 47/100 |
| Tupman | 286 | 0.0% | 587 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 37/100 |
| North Shafter | 282 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 37/100 |
| Woody | 264 | 0.0% | 432 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 17/100 |
| Havilah | 245 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 38/100 |
| Johnsondale | 209 | 0.0% | 617 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 34/100 |
| Richgrove | 201 | 4.5% | 1,082 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 55/100 |
| Edwards | 182 | 0.0% | 221 Mbps | 2 | F | 82/100 |
| Cawelo | 171 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 84/100 |
| Edison | 155 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 63/100 |
| Mc Kittrick | 155 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 35/100 |
| South Taft | 152 | 89.5% | 4,566 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 37/100 |
| Johannesburg | 140 | 96.4% | 975 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 30/100 |
| Desert Lake | 123 | 96.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 65/100 |
| Valley Acres | 96 | 86.5% | 4,391 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 37/100 |
| Pearsonville | 77 | 0.0% | 447 Mbps | 3 | D- | 29/100 |
| Cantil | 67 | 0.0% | 93 Mbps | 1 | F | 27/100 |
| Di Giorgio | 66 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 51/100 |
| Edwards Air Force Base | 59 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1 | F | 83/100 |
ZIP codes in Kern County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93307 (Bakersfield) | 88,731 | 43.0% | 2,391 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 61/100 |
| 93306 (Bakersfield) | 74,774 | 59.9% | 2,759 Mbps | 9 | B | 66/100 |
| 93309 (Bakersfield) | 61,125 | 33.2% | 1,809 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 69/100 |
| 93312 (Bakersfield) | 58,795 | 28.6% | 2,002 Mbps | 9 | B- | 84/100 |
| 93313 (Bakersfield) | 58,393 | 41.8% | 2,300 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 81/100 |
| 93308 (Oildale) | 55,988 | 44.0% | 2,331 Mbps | 9 | B | 63/100 |
| 93215 (Delano) | 53,632 | 27.3% | 1,872 Mbps | 9.7 | B- | 48/100 |
| 93311 (Bakersfield) | 52,365 | 40.5% | 2,014 Mbps | 8.9 | B | 90/100 |
| 93304 (Bakersfield) | 51,030 | 65.2% | 3,452 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 61/100 |
| 93305 (Bakersfield) | 38,407 | 79.0% | 4,031 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 50/100 |
| 93561 (Tehachapi) | 34,788 | 79.5% | 1,135 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 64/100 |
| 93314 (Bakersfield) | 34,621 | 45.8% | 2,342 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 83/100 |
| 93555 (Ridgecrest) | 32,842 | 85.8% | 3,423 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 66/100 |
| 93280 (Wasco) | 28,169 | 32.4% | 2,138 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 39/100 |
| 93560 (Rosamond) | 21,577 | 6.0% | 889 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 71/100 |
| 93263 (Shafter) | 21,166 | 9.5% | 1,049 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 49/100 |
| 93203 (Arvin) | 20,761 | 5.0% | 990 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 52/100 |
| 93268 (Taft) | 17,511 | 90.9% | 4,614 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 46/100 |
| 93241 (Lamont) | 15,380 | 0.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 35/100 |
| 93505 (California City) | 14,898 | 74.0% | 1,847 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 68/100 |
| 93250 (McFarland) | 14,878 | 96.0% | 6,754 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 35/100 |
| 93301 (Bakersfield) | 14,395 | 60.5% | 2,468 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 61/100 |
| 93501 (Mojave) | 5,742 | 79.5% | 951 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 49/100 |
| 93240 (Lake Isabella) | 5,675 | 20.4% | 992 Mbps | 2.6 | D | 35/100 |
| 93225 (Frazier Park) | 5,036 | 43.9% | 974 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 51/100 |
| 93523 (North Edwards) | 3,275 | 0.0% | 924 Mbps | 2.1 | D- | 73/100 |
| 93249 (Lost Hills) | 2,606 | 0.0% | 495 Mbps | 4.2 | D- | 23/100 |
| 93252 (Maricopa) | 2,510 | 0.0% | 921 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 46/100 |
| 93285 (Wofford Heights) | 2,479 | 5.8% | 949 Mbps | 2.6 | D | 41/100 |
| 93527 (Inyokern) | 2,311 | 16.5% | 2,059 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 17/100 |
| 93222 (Pine Mountain Club) | 2,233 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | D- | 48/100 |
| 93205 (Bodfish) | 2,129 | 27.1% | 980 Mbps | 2.7 | D | 32/100 |
| 93516 (Boron) | 2,119 | 98.9% | 4,918 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 59/100 |
| 93206 (Buttonwillow) | 1,931 | 69.0% | 4,987 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 25/100 |
| 93283 (Weldon) | 1,790 | 2.5% | 862 Mbps | 2.3 | D- | 36/100 |
| 93238 (Kernville) | 1,661 | 0.1% | 928 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 36/100 |
| 93518 (Loraine) | 1,109 | 0.0% | 40 Mbps | 1 | F | 53/100 |
| 93243 (Lebec) | 1,088 | 0.0% | 328 Mbps | 4.6 | D- | 54/100 |
| 93255 (Onyx) | 619 | 0.0% | 978 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 39/100 |
| 93531 (Keene) | 556 | 0.0% | 97 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 15/100 |
| 93224 (Fellows) | 410 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 35/100 |
| 93226 (Glennville) | 322 | 0.0% | 139 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 17/100 |
| 93251 (Mc Kittrick) | 231 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 30/100 |
| 93276 (Tupman) | 190 | 0.0% | 632 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 36/100 |
| 93287 (Woody) | 190 | 0.0% | 403 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 17/100 |
| 93524 (Edwards AFB) | 124 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 63/100 |
| 93528 (Johannesburg) | 119 | 95.8% | 971 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 24/100 |
| 93519 (Cantil) | 65 | 0.0% | 93 Mbps | 1 | F | 25/100 |
| 93554 (Randsburg) | 39 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 24/100 |
| 93220 (Edison) | 25 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kern County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EarthLink. 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 Kern County
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| unWired Broadband | 5,000 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Race Communications | 1,000 |
| Applied Technology | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Oacys Technology | 100 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| SBC Wireless | 100 |
| Kern Valley Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| IWVISP | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Kern County Internet Providers
Based on 466 reviews from California internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Kern County residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 2.50 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 75.7% coverage in Kern County.
At a national level, based on 4453 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 Kern County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Kern County, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kern County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IWVISP | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (4) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (5) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Kern Valley Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oacys Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kern County
Based on data reported by Kern County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Kern County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,577 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 EarthLink. This indicates EarthLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kern County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | (1) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (4) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| IWVISP | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Kern Valley Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oacys Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kern County?
Of the providers in Kern County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kern 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.
AT&T is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Kern County, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kern County
| ISP / Tech Type | Kern County Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IWVISP | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (4) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Kern Valley Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oacys Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Kern County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kern County?
EarthLink Fiber in Kern County, CA
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,449 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 29.8% of Kern County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,449 Mbps, with speeds from 75 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 Kern County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Kern County, CA
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,449 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 29.8% of Kern County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,449 Mbps, with speeds from 75 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 Kern County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier Fiber in Kern County, CA
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
4,898 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 7.2% of Kern County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 4,898 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kern County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Race Communications Fiber in Kern County, CA
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 6.5% of Kern County homes. Across the county, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Kern County, CA
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Kern County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kern County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Kern 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 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
413 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Kern County homes. Across the county, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 413 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 12 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 113 Mbps throughout the county.
Applied Technology Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Applied Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.2% of Kern County homes. Across the county, Applied Technology Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Availability:
75.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
241 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.7% of Kern County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Availability:
53.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.1% of Kern County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Availability:
53.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.1% of Kern County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
869 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.6% of Kern County homes. Across the county, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 869 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.
Oacys Technology Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Oacys Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.7% of Kern County homes. Across the county, Oacys Technology Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Kern County homes. Across the county, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
SBC Wireless Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
SBC Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.7% of Kern County homes. Across the county, SBC Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
IWVISP Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
IWVISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.2% of Kern County homes. Across the county, IWVISP Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Kern Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
Kern Valley Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Kern County homes. Across the county, Kern Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 1.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kern County?
Spectrum Cable in Kern County, CA
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 86.9% of Kern County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Kern County, CA
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,118 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 5.1% of Kern County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,118 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 162 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kern County?
EarthLink DSL in Kern County, CA
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 70.4% of Kern County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 60 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Kern County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Kern County, CA
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 70.4% of Kern County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 60 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kern County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Kern County, CA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.3% of Kern County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 27 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 1.9 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Kern County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Becky L.
Zito Cable
March 15, 2026 Outages, Horrible customer service
A Bear Valley Springs, CA Customer
AT&T Fiber
January 02, 2026 A Inyokern, CA Customer
Optimum Cable
September 16, 2025 In my 70 years of life, Optimum is the worst company I have ever dealt with. Trouble started back in July 2035 when service ended. No luck restoring service online so made an appt for service tech. He never showed. We wasted all day. Made second Appt. He never showed again. Wasted another day. Finally, I just happened to see a service tech in my condo complex, and he agreed to have a look. He was nice but not very knowledgeable. He had no knowledge of the appts. He told me the internet connection couldn't be fixed. So, I called Optimum to cancel service and go with someone else. The first few calls were pointless as they refused to cancel. I finally tried a third time, and they agreed to cancel service at the end of the month. This was 7 August. My service has been out since early July. At this point, I felt the Optimum owed me money for no service, but NO! They kept billing be for the 7 days in August where I had no service. Wanted the whole month too. I talked to Optimum multiple times about this, and they said I should not have to pay, but the bills kept coming. Phone support Lied. Finally, after the latest late payment bill I called again. No luck! To avoid a bad credit rating for non-payment of bills I broke down and paid the $90 bill. I hope Optimum goes out of business and all the phone support people lose their jobs!
A Oildale, CA Customer
Spectrum Fiber
August 13, 2025 When signing up for spectrum, we chose them because they said that had the fiber cables that would grant the highest internet speeds. We pay roughly 80 dollars a month for this WiFi service. We are unsatisfied sometimes because when we have multiple devices running games or streaming services, the wifi seems to lag. It can be very frustrating paying such a significant amount for supposedly superior fiber cables and still having issues on a daily basis with internet speeds. We basically have to stay with this provider because there are no other providers in the area that offer fiber. If there was another provider option, we would probably go with them especially if they had a lower price even if it was just promotional to one year.
Lori C
Spectrum Cable
July 30, 2025 My internet service provider is spectrum. I am not at all happy with this internet service. I pay almost $80 a month for laggy internet speeds, The internet a lot of times loses its signal, there is a lot of outages in regards to the service. For that price I should be getting a lot better service. I once used to have AT&T fiber and that was excellent. Unfortunately AT&T fiber isn't offered in the area where I live so I'm stuck with spectrum.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Kern 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 Kern County is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EarthLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kern County is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kern County, available to 91.2% 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.