Best Internet Providers in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Northwood Point has 7 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 Northwood Point.
Ranks compare Northwood Point with the 24 neighborhoods in Irvine.
The Best Internet in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA at a Glance
Northwood Point Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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AT&T
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Cox
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Fiber
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GFiber
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Fiber
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 Northwood Point ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Northwood Point based on 242 California customer reviews, and Google Fiber has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Northwood Point?
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 Northwood Point, Irvine
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Northwood Point Compares to the Rest of Irvine
Northwood Point's report card score is tied 13th of 24 and its connectivity index is tied 11th of 24.
| Measure | Northwood Point | Rank among neighborhoods in Irvine | Irvine | Orange County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 60.1% | 14th of 24 | 59.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | El Toro Marine Air Station and Portola Springs and 2 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,326 Mbps | 9th of 24 | 2,882 Mbps | 3,495 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | El Toro Marine Air Station (4,978 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | 8th of 24 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 7.1 | Irvine Business Complex (10.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | Tied 4th of 24 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Lower Peters Canyon (3.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 29% | Tied 10th of 24 | 29% | 19% | 15% | Orange County Great Park (40%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | 23rd of 24 | 99% | 98% | 96% | 15 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 19th of 24 | 93% | 95% | 91% | Oak Creek and Orchard Hills and 1 more (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | 11th of 24 | 85% | 81% | 76% | Orange County Great Park and Orchard Hills (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 95% | Tied 9th of 24 | 95% | 89% | 81% | UC Irvine (100%) |
| Median household income | $193,965 | 3rd of 24 | $152,298 | $129,477 | $93,246 | Orange County Great Park ($202,995) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 24% | Tied 6th of 24 | 25% | 18% | 16% | UC Irvine (77%) |
Fiber reaches 60.1% of homes in Northwood Point, against 59.8% across Irvine and 62.4% across Orange County. Households in Northwood Point are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 29% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $193,965 (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 Northwood Point
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Northwood Point?
Google Fiber in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 54.3% of Northwood Point homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Availability:
52.1%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 52.1% of Northwood Point homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Availability:
50.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,532 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 50.1% of Northwood Point homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,532 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 Northwood Point from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Availability:
50.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,532 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 50.1% of Northwood Point homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,532 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 Northwood Point from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Northwood Point?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Northwood Point homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 59 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 neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Northwood Point homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 59 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 neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
254 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Northwood Point homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 254 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Northwood Point homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.3% of Northwood Point homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Northwood Point?
Cox Cable in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Availability:
57.8%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 57.8% of Northwood Point homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Northwood Point?
EarthLink DSL in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Availability:
61.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 61.7% of Northwood Point homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Northwood Point from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Northwood Point, Irvine, CA
Availability:
61.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 61.7% of Northwood Point homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Northwood Point from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Northwood Point Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Northwood Point that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Woodbury has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and El Camino Real the fewest (10.2%); Northwood Point has 60.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Point (this page) | 10,915 | 60.1% | 3,326 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 91/100 |
| Lower Peters Canyon | 23,185 | 96.0% | 2,619 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Northwood | 22,654 | 23.4% | 1,987 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 93/100 |
| Woodbury | 17,784 | 100.0% | 3,775 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 94/100 |
| El Camino Real | 15,064 | 10.2% | 2,230 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 91/100 |
| Spectrum | 13,246 | 100.0% | 3,641 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 97/100 |
| Portola Springs | 10,503 | 100.0% | 4,697 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 96/100 |
| El Toro Marine Air Station | 10,260 | 100.0% | 4,978 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 95/100 |
| Walnut Village | 8,244 | 29.7% | 1,996 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 92/100 |
| Orchard Hills | 4,831 | 98.6% | 4,965 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 98/100 |
| Orange County Great Park | 4,404 | 99.0% | 4,939 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 96/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Northwood Point?
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 Northwood Point
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Google Fiber | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GeoLinks | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Northwood Point Internet Providers
Based on 242 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Northwood Point residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Google Fiber wins for second-place in California, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 54.3% coverage in Northwood Point.
At a national level, based on 2782 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Northwood Point Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Northwood Point, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Northwood Point Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (2) | (11) | (105) | 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 Northwood Point
Based on data reported by Northwood Point 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 Northwood Point. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,310 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 | Northwood Point Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFiber | (2) | (11) |  (105) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | 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 Northwood Point?
Of the providers in Northwood Point, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Northwood Point 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 Northwood Point, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Northwood Point
| ISP / Tech Type | Northwood Point 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 | ||
| GFiber | (2) | (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 Northwood Point?
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 Northwood Point 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 Northwood Point is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, Cox Communications, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Northwood Point, 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.