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Best Internet Providers in Mesa, CA

All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Mesa has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Mesa.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber0.0%Inyo County 57.9%bottom 22%
Average top speed500 MbpsInyo County 1,528 Mbpsbottom 20%
Providers22 at a typical addressbottom 15%
Homes with internet92%Inyo County 86%top 20%
ISP Report CardFscore 5 of 100bottom 6%
Connectivity index58/100Inyo County 41/100top 20%

Ranks compare Mesa with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Mesa, CA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Mesa ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestOptimumUp to 500 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedFrontier CommunicationsRated 3.71 out of 5 by its customers, available to 100.00% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Mesa Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Optimum

Optimum logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(279)

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1-855-280-2317 Price: $35.00 - $124.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Mesa.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Mesa residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Cable

100.0%

500 Mbps

500 Mbps

Cable: 3.0 of 5 stars

(223)

Frontier

Frontier logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(177)

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1-866-557-9907 Price: Starting at $44.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Mesa.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Mesa residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

100.0%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 2.7 of 5 stars

(58)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Mesa residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Mesa ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mesa, CA?

Frontier Communications is the best internet provider in Mesa based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Frontier Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Mesa, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Frontier Communications is an option for 100.00% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Mesa?

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.

Mesa, CA map of internet availability

How Mesa Compares to Places Its Size

Mesa's report card score is in the bottom 6% and its connectivity index is in the top 20%.

Fscore 5 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 6%
58/100Inyo County 41/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 20%
Measure Mesa Rank among US places under 1,000 people Inyo County California US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 0.0% bottom 22% 57.9% 62.4% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 500 Mbps bottom 20% 1,528 Mbps 3,834 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 2 bottom 15% 4.1 8 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.7 top 21% 2.4 3.0 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 31% top 3% 12% 17% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 94% top 39% 93% 97% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 92% top 20% 86% 94% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 60% top 45% 60% 79% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 90% top 5% 76% 84% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $102,708 top 10% $74,387 $111,728 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 11% bottom 47% 13% 17% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Mesa, against 57.9% across Inyo County and 62.4% across California. Households in Mesa are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 31% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $102,708 (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 Mesa

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mesa?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Mesa, CA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mesa?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Mesa, CA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mesa?

Optimum Cable in Mesa, CA

Optimum logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(223)

Avg. Download Speed

500 Mbps

Optimum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Mesa homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. Optimum Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Mesa from Optimum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mesa?

Frontier DSL in Mesa, CA

Frontier logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

2.7 of 5 stars

(58)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 100.0% of Mesa homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Mesa from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Mesa by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Mesa

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Mesa

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Mesa Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Mesa that have their own pages are all within 33 miles, 1 of them in Nevada. Among them, Bishop has the most homes with fiber (71.0%) and Big Pine the fewest (33.9%); Mesa has 0.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Mesa (this page)189 0.0%500 Mbps2F58/100
Bishop11,639 71.0%1,586 Mbps4.5C53/100
Mammoth Lakes8,490 50.4%3,000 Mbps5.6C+56/100
Big Pine1,905 33.9%1,011 Mbps2.4D+29/100
Benton884 82.1%1,098 Mbps3.3C48/100
Laws534 49.4%801 Mbps4.1D+77/100
Round Valley527 31.7%594 Mbps1.8D63/100
Keough Hot Springs468 0.0%481 Mbps4.4D-60/100
Dyer, NV323 0.0%49 Mbps1.9F58/100
Toms Place254 70.1%741 Mbps3D+35/100
Crestview163 82.8%905 Mbps4.6C38/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mesa?

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, Optimum 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 Mesa

Max Advertised Speed in Mesa, CA
Optimum500
Viasat100
HughesNet25
Frontier Communications10

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Customer Ratings for Mesa Internet Providers

Based on 54 reviews from California internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Mesa residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in California, with 1.33 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Mesa.

At a national level, based on 456 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Frontier Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.33 out of 5.

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mesa Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mesa, California, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeMesa OverallCalifornia OverallNational OverallFor Service
FrontierNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (51)3.5 of 5 stars (177)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
OptimumNo rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (3)3 of 5 stars (279)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mesa

Based on data reported by Mesa ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Mesa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 500 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 TypeMesa SpeedCalifornia SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
FrontierNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (51)3.5 of 5 stars (177)View Plans
OptimumNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (3)3.5 of 5 stars (279)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mesa?

Of the providers in Mesa, customers rate Frontier Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Mesa 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.

Frontier Communications is rated 3.46 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Mesa, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Mesa

ISP / Tech TypeMesa AffordabilityCalifornia AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
OptimumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (3)3 of 5 stars (279)View Plans
FrontierNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (51)3.5 of 5 stars (177)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California

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Steve

ting Fiber

1 of 5 stars November 13, 2026

Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Robert

Verizon Fixed Wireless

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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AT&T DSL

1 of 5 stars November 08, 2026

Lousy

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Fidium

1 of 5 stars November 08, 2026
Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Vernice

Frontier Fiber

2 of 5 stars November 01, 2026

Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: No rating yet
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mesa?

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 Mesa is Frontier.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 Mesa is Frontier.
  • Viasat, Optimum, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Mesa, 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.

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