Best Internet Providers in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Lakeview-Bakersfield 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lakeview-Bakersfield.
Ranks compare Lakeview-Bakersfield with the 38 neighborhoods in Bakersfield.
The Best Internet in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA at a Glance
Lakeview-Bakersfield 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
unWired Broadband
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 Lakeview-Bakersfield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lakeview-Bakersfield 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 Lakeview-Bakersfield, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.69% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lakeview-Bakersfield?
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 Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Applied Technology - fixed wireless coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lakeview-Bakersfield Compares to the Rest of Bakersfield
Lakeview-Bakersfield's report card score is tied 12th of 38 and its connectivity index is 37th of 38.
| Measure | Lakeview-Bakersfield | Rank among neighborhoods in Bakersfield | Bakersfield | Kern County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 62.7% | 12th of 38 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 71.5% | City in the Hills (99.1%) |
| Average top speed | 3,336 Mbps | 14th of 38 | 2,343 Mbps | 2,343 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Terra Vista (4,680 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.5 | 23rd of 38 | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | Terra Vista (10.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.6 | Tied 9th of 38 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 2.7 | Castle Ranch (4.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | Tied 34th of 38 | 8% | 8% | 15% | Greenfield (17%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 30th of 38 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Emerald Estates and Ridgeview Estates and 4 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 36th of 38 | 92% | 92% | 91% | City in the Hills and Ridgeview Estates and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | 37th of 38 | 72% | 72% | 76% | Seven Oaks (90%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 39% | 38th of 38 | 74% | 74% | 81% | Seven Oaks at Grand Island (96%) |
| Median household income | $42,348 | 35th of 38 | $83,311 | $83,311 | $93,246 | Seven Oaks at Grand Island ($216,710) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | Tied 14th of 38 | 19% | 19% | 16% | Tyner Homes (27%) |
Fiber reaches 62.7% of homes in Lakeview-Bakersfield, against 45.8% across Bakersfield and 45.8% across Kern County. Households in Lakeview-Bakersfield are larger than the US average (3.6 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $42,348 (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 Lakeview-Bakersfield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lakeview-Bakersfield?
EarthLink Fiber in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
58.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 58.4% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
58.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 58.4% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.7% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lakeview-Bakersfield?
Applied Technology Fixed Wireless in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Applied Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, Applied Technology Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
155 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 155 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.7% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.7% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.7% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lakeview-Bakersfield?
Spectrum Cable in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.8% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lakeview-Bakersfield?
EarthLink DSL in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 98.0% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 79 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lakeview-Bakersfield from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Lakeview-Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 98.0% of Lakeview-Bakersfield homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 79 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lakeview-Bakersfield from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Lakeview-Bakersfield Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Lakeview-Bakersfield that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Hillcrest-Bakersfield has the most homes with fiber (95.3%) and Casa Loma the fewest (44.3%); Lakeview-Bakersfield has 62.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview-Bakersfield (this page) | 10,797 | 62.7% | 3,336 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 45/100 |
| East Bakersfield | 17,093 | 77.7% | 3,881 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Oleander Sunset | 16,421 | 66.3% | 3,450 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Benton Park | 12,355 | 85.3% | 4,217 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 60/100 |
| Oakridge | 10,512 | 59.5% | 3,355 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 58/100 |
| College Heights Baker Street | 7,700 | 86.2% | 4,356 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 55/100 |
| Hillcrest-Bakersfield | 7,184 | 95.3% | 4,166 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 71/100 |
| Homaker Park | 7,153 | 56.4% | 1,926 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 71/100 |
| La Cresta-Alta Vista | 5,431 | 86.4% | 4,456 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 62/100 |
| Casa Loma | 5,135 | 44.3% | 2,417 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 63/100 |
| Riviera-Westchester | 4,639 | 65.8% | 3,359 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lakeview-Bakersfield?
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, 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 Lakeview-Bakersfield
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Applied Technology | 500 |
| unWired Broadband | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lakeview-Bakersfield Internet Providers
Based on 405 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lakeview-Bakersfield residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. unWired Broadband wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Lakeview-Bakersfield.
At a national level, based on 4174 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 Lakeview-Bakersfield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lakeview-Bakersfield, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakeview-Bakersfield Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lakeview-Bakersfield
Based on data reported by Lakeview-Bakersfield 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 Lakeview-Bakersfield. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,959 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 | Lakeview-Bakersfield Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (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 | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lakeview-Bakersfield?
Of the providers in Lakeview-Bakersfield, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lakeview-Bakersfield 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. unWired Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lakeview-Bakersfield, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lakeview-Bakersfield
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakeview-Bakersfield Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Lakeview-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 Lakeview-Bakersfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Lakeview-Bakersfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, unWired Broadband, HughesNet, and Applied Technology has the broadest coverage in Lakeview-Bakersfield, 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.