Best Internet Providers in North City, San Diego, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North City, San Diego, CA
North City has 10 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in North City.
Ranks compare North City with the 80 neighborhoods in San Diego.
The Best Internet in North City, San Diego, CA at a Glance
North City 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
Verizon
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 North City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North City, San Diego, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in North 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 North City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 80.06% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in North 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 North City, San Diego
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- San Diego Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- FiberFirst - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- ting - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
How North City Compares to the Rest of San Diego
North City's report card score is tied 53rd of 80 and its connectivity index is tied 6th of 80.
| Measure | North City | Rank among neighborhoods in San Diego | San Diego | San Diego County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 55.5% | Tied 60th of 80 | 59.2% | 59.2% | 71.5% | Darnall and Southcrest (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,047 Mbps | 57th of 80 | 3,596 Mbps | 3,596 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Mountain View San Diego (5,840 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8 | Tied 39th of 80 | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | University City (9.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 31st of 80 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Chollas View (4.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 31% | Tied 10th of 80 | 19% | 19% | 15% | Little Italy (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | Tied 1st of 80 | 98% | 98% | 96% | Tied with Black Mountain Ranch and Carmel Mountain and 5 more |
| Homes with internet | 99% | Tied 2nd of 80 | 95% | 95% | 91% | Black Mountain Ranch (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 87% | Tied 24th of 80 | 83% | 83% | 76% | Black Mountain Ranch (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 97% | Tied 2nd of 80 | 88% | 88% | 81% | Black Mountain Ranch (99%) |
| Median household income | $222,141 | 1st of 80 | $117,593 | $117,593 | $93,246 | Leads; next is Black Mountain Ranch ($214,284) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | Tied 13th of 80 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Torrey Pines (84%) |
Fiber reaches 55.5% of homes in North City, against 59.2% across San Diego and 59.2% across San Diego County. Households in North City are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 31% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $222,141 (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 North City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North City?
EarthLink Fiber in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
48.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,860 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 48.9% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,860 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 North City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
48.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,860 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 48.9% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,860 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 North City from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
FiberFirst Fiber in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
FiberFirst offers Fiber service to 3.9% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, FiberFirst Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.6% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ting Fiber in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
ting offers Fiber service to 1.7% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, ting Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North City?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
270 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 270 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
San Diego Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.0% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.1% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
26.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
252 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.4% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 252 Mbps, with speeds from 200 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North City?
Spectrum Cable in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.7% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cox Cable in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
17.9%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 17.9% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North City?
EarthLink DSL in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 79.7% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in North City, San Diego, CA
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 79.7% of North City homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North City from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How North City Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to North City that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Black Mountain Ranch has the most homes with fiber (73.8%) and Torrey Pines the fewest (15.8%); North City has 55.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North City (this page) | 15,786 | 55.5% | 3,047 Mbps | 8 | B | 92/100 |
| Mira Mesa | 69,684 | 28.4% | 1,755 Mbps | 8.3 | B- | 92/100 |
| Rancho Penasquitos | 65,457 | 31.9% | 1,696 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 95/100 |
| University City | 52,867 | 59.9% | 3,211 Mbps | 9.9 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Carmel Valley | 43,144 | 68.8% | 2,950 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Sabre Springs | 17,180 | 34.1% | 2,047 Mbps | 8.5 | B- | 93/100 |
| Torrey Pines | 12,784 | 15.8% | 3,384 Mbps | 9.7 | B | 56/100 |
| Black Mountain Ranch | 9,898 | 73.8% | 3,522 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Sorrento Valley | 9,268 | 48.5% | 2,234 Mbps | 9 | B | 91/100 |
| Del Mar Heights (Del Mar) | 7,454 | 47.2% | 2,323 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 84/100 |
| La Jolla Village (La Jolla) | 5,950 | 38.4% | 2,181 Mbps | 9.9 | B | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North 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, 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 North City
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| FiberFirst | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| ting | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| San Diego Broadband | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North City Internet Providers
Based on 460 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for North 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 94.6% coverage in North City.
At a national level, based on 4642 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 North City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North City, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North City Overall | California Overall | National Overall | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFirst | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| San Diego Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North City
Based on data reported by North City 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 North City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,479 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 | North City Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFirst | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| San Diego Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North City?
Of the providers in North City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North 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 North City, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North City
| ISP / Tech Type | North 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 | ||
| ting | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFirst | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| San Diego Broadband | (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 North 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 North City 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 North City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North City, available to 99.7% 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.