Best Internet Providers in National City, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in National City, CA
National City 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in National City.
Ranks compare National City with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in National City, CA at a Glance
National City 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
Wyyerd
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 National City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in National City, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in National City 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 National City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.71% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in National City?
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 National City
- Wyyerd - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How National City Compares to Places Its Size
National City's report card score is tied 29th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 612th of 749.
| Measure | National City | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | San Diego County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.3% | Tied 159th of 749 | 59.2% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 7,186 Mbps | 52nd of 749 | 3,596 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.3 | Tied 71st of 749 | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | Tied 90th of 749 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 691st of 749 | 19% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 625th of 749 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 605th of 749 | 95% | 94% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | Tied 697th of 749 | 83% | 79% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | Tied 637th of 749 | 88% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $72,488 | 568th of 749 | $117,593 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 144th of 749 | 17% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 94.3% of homes in National City, against 59.2% across San Diego County and 62.4% across California. Households in National City are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,488 (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 National City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in National City?
EarthLink Fiber in National City, CA
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,829 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 84.6% of National City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,829 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 National City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in National City, CA
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,829 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 84.6% of National City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,829 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 National City from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Wyyerd Fiber in National City, CA
Availability:
78.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
7,966 Mbps
Wyyerd Fiber offers Fiber service to 78.1% of National City homes. Across the city, Wyyerd Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,966 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Wyyerd Fiber.
Cox Fiber in National City, CA
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 14.0% of National City homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in National City?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in National City, CA
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
620 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of National City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 620 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 city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in National City, CA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of National City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in National City, CA
Availability:
77.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.6% of National City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in National City, CA
Availability:
77.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.6% of National City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in National City, CA
Availability:
31.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
194 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.6% of National City homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 194 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in National City, CA
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
878 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.3% of National City homes. Across the city, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 878 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 Google Fiber Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in National City?
Cox Cable in National City, CA
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 97.4% of National City homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in National City?
EarthLink DSL in National City, CA
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.4% of National City homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 44 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in National City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in National City, CA
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.4% of National City homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 44 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in National City from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in National City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
National City has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in National City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in National City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91950 | 57,594 | 95.7% | 7,231 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 57/100 |
How National City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to National City that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Lemon Grove has the most homes with fiber (93.1%) and San Ysidro the fewest (37.7%); National City has 94.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National City (this page) | 58,321 | 94.3% | 7,186 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 57/100 |
| Chula Vista | 272,279 | 91.8% | 6,561 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 83/100 |
| La Mesa | 61,828 | 73.5% | 3,959 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 77/100 |
| La Presa | 36,521 | 77.3% | 4,298 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Spring Valley | 33,292 | 52.5% | 3,432 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 82/100 |
| San Ysidro | 30,908 | 37.7% | 2,871 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 56/100 |
| Lemon Grove | 26,790 | 93.1% | 4,767 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 81/100 |
| Imperial Beach | 26,052 | 91.4% | 5,737 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 70/100 |
| Coronado | 22,421 | 65.3% | 3,669 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 84/100 |
| Bonita | 18,210 | 45.6% | 3,757 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 80/100 |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 16,048 | 60.1% | 3,896 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 87/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in National City?
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, Wyyerd Fiber 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 National City
| Wyyerd Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for National City Internet Providers
Based on 243 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for National City residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 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 98.2% coverage in National City.
At a national level, based on 2788 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 National City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in National City, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | National City Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Wyyerd | (0) | (1) | (6) | 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 | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in National City
Based on data reported by National City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Wyyerd Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in National City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,966 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 | National City Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Wyyerd | (0) | (1) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in National City?
Of the providers in National City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in National City 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 National City, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in National City
| ISP / Tech Type | National City 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 | ||
| Wyyerd | (0) | (1) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | 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 National City?
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 National City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Wyyerd Fiber. 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 National City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in National City, available to 99.1% 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.