Best Internet Providers in Malibu, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Malibu, CA
Malibu has 9 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Malibu.
Ranks compare Malibu with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Malibu, CA at a Glance
Malibu Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Malibu ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Malibu, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Malibu 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 Malibu, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 61.77% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Malibu?
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 Malibu
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rocket Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Fractal Vision Technology Services - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Malibu Compares to Places Its Size
Malibu's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 21%.
| Measure | Malibu | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Los Angeles County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 70.0% | bottom 39% | 75.3% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,403 Mbps | top 18% | 4,064 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.6 | bottom 8% | 7.7 | 8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 34% | top 2% | 17% | 17% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 14% | 93% | 94% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | top 7% | 78% | 79% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | top 6% | 82% | 84% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $200,798 | top 2% | $100,015 | $111,728 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 32% | top 2% | 17% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 70.0% of homes in Malibu, against 75.3% across Los Angeles County and 62.4% across California. Households in Malibu are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 34% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $200,798 (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 Malibu
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Malibu?
Frontier Fiber in Malibu, CA
Availability:
69.2%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
6,183 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 69.2% of Malibu homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,183 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 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 Malibu from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Malibu, CA
Availability:
18.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 18.1% of Malibu homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Malibu?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Malibu, CA
Availability:
61.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.8% of Malibu homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Malibu, CA
Availability:
41.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
204 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.7% of Malibu homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 204 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Malibu, CA
Availability:
24.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.2% of Malibu homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Malibu, CA
Availability:
24.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.2% of Malibu homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Malibu, CA
Availability:
23.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
600 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.1% of Malibu homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 600 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.
Rocket Broadband Fixed Wireless in Malibu, CA
Availability:
21.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
172 Mbps
Rocket Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.0% of Malibu homes. Across the city, Rocket Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 172 Mbps, with speeds from 150 Mpbs up to 450 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 100, with an average of 54 Mbps throughout the city.
Fractal Vision Technology Services Fixed Wireless in Malibu, CA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Fractal Vision Technology Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Malibu homes. Across the city, Fractal Vision Technology Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Malibu?
Spectrum Cable in Malibu, CA
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 77.8% of Malibu homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Malibu?
Frontier DSL in Malibu, CA
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 5.7% of Malibu homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 39 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 2.6 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Malibu from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Malibu, CA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.6% of Malibu homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 42 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Malibu from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Malibu, CA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.6% of Malibu homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 42 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Malibu from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Malibu by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Malibu has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Malibu
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Malibu
How Malibu Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Malibu that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Topanga has the most homes with fiber (81.6%) and Oak Park the fewest (12.2%); Malibu has 70.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu (this page) | 14,992 | 70.0% | 5,403 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 81/100 |
| Woodland Hills | 47,233 | 58.9% | 2,880 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 83/100 |
| Calabasas | 25,587 | 28.6% | 1,013 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 89/100 |
| Westlake Village | 21,826 | 68.6% | 3,314 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 85/100 |
| Agoura Hills | 21,694 | 23.2% | 1,214 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 93/100 |
| Oak Park | 13,898 | 12.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | C | 91/100 |
| Topanga | 7,061 | 81.6% | 5,894 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 94/100 |
| Hidden Hills | 1,732 | 62.0% | 997 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 95/100 |
| Monte Nido | 695 | 66.8% | 2,163 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 83/100 |
| Cornell | 614 | 67.6% | 921 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Solromar | 350 | 7.4% | 963 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 85/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Malibu?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Malibu
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Rocket Broadband | 450 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Fractal Vision Technology Services | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Malibu Internet Providers
Based on 455 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Malibu 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 70.9% coverage in Malibu.
At a national level, based on 4350 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 Malibu Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Malibu, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Malibu 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 | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Fractal Vision Technology Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Rocket Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Malibu
Based on data reported by Malibu ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Malibu. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,034 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Malibu 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 | (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 | ||
| Fractal Vision Technology Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Rocket Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Malibu?
Of the providers in Malibu, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Malibu 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 Malibu, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Malibu
| ISP / Tech Type | Malibu 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Fractal Vision Technology Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Rocket Broadband | (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 Malibu?
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 Malibu is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier 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 Malibu is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Malibu, available to 77.8% 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.