Best Internet Providers in Norwalk, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Norwalk, CA
Norwalk has 7 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 Norwalk.
Ranks compare Norwalk with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Norwalk, CA at a Glance
Norwalk 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
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Norwalk ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Norwalk, CA?
Frontier Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Norwalk based on 455 California customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Norwalk?
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 Norwalk
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Norwalk Compares to Places Its Size
Norwalk's report card score is tied 77th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 135th of 305.
| Measure | Norwalk | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Los Angeles County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.1% | 25th of 305 | 75.3% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 6,717 Mbps | 33rd of 305 | 4,064 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | Tied 248th of 305 | 7.7 | 8 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.7 | Tied 8th of 305 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 275th of 305 | 17% | 17% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 47th of 305 | 97% | 97% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 103rd of 305 | 93% | 94% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 179th of 305 | 78% | 79% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 172nd of 305 | 82% | 84% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $106,699 | 93rd of 305 | $100,015 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 77th of 305 | 17% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 97.1% of homes in Norwalk, against 75.3% across Los Angeles County and 62.4% across California. Households in Norwalk are larger than the US average (3.7 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $106,699 (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 Norwalk
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Norwalk?
Frontier Fiber in Norwalk, CA
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
6,922 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 95.7% of Norwalk homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,922 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 Norwalk from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Norwalk, CA
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.0% of Norwalk homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Norwalk?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Norwalk, CA
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Norwalk homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Norwalk, CA
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
261 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Norwalk homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 261 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Norwalk, CA
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Norwalk homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Norwalk, CA
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Norwalk homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Norwalk, CA
Availability:
24.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
941 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.5% of Norwalk homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 941 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 Norwalk?
Spectrum Cable in Norwalk, CA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.0% of Norwalk homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Norwalk?
Frontier DSL in Norwalk, CA
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 11.6% of Norwalk homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 70 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Norwalk from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Norwalk by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Norwalk has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Norwalk
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Norwalk
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90650 | 102,773 | 97.1% | 6,718 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 76/100 |
How Norwalk Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Norwalk that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Artesia has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and La Palma the fewest (31.3%); Norwalk has 97.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk (this page) | 102,541 | 97.1% | 6,717 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Downey | 114,355 | 94.0% | 6,018 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Lakewood | 81,995 | 96.2% | 5,158 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Bellflower | 79,190 | 94.0% | 6,370 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 70/100 |
| South Whittier | 57,932 | 98.0% | 5,347 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Paramount | 54,005 | 74.8% | 3,325 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 69/100 |
| La Mirada | 51,036 | 84.5% | 4,722 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Cerritos | 49,999 | 99.2% | 5,742 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Santa Fe Springs | 19,134 | 90.3% | 5,073 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 80/100 |
| La Palma | 17,322 | 31.3% | 2,105 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 86/100 |
| Artesia | 16,450 | 99.7% | 5,227 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 79/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Norwalk?
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 Norwalk
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Norwalk Internet Providers
Based on 455 reviews from California internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Norwalk residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 93.3% coverage in Norwalk.
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 Norwalk Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Norwalk, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Norwalk Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier |  (1) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Norwalk
Based on data reported by Norwalk 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 Norwalk. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,893 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 | Norwalk Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (1) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Norwalk?
Of the providers in Norwalk, customers rate Frontier Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Norwalk 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Norwalk, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Norwalk
| ISP / Tech Type | Norwalk Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (1) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Bernadette D.
Frontier Fiber
March 15, 2026 Frontier is an awesome provider because they have friendly and knowledgeable customer service. Their customer service generally responds quickly for any type of questions too. Also, their technicians are generally very knowledgeable, very friendly, and very prompt. Overall, Frontier is an excellent Internet provider that provides great service at a reasonable price. Therefore, I am overall happy with my service with them as a customer for many years.
A Norwalk, CA Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 25, 2024 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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Norwalk?
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 Norwalk is Frontier.
- 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 Norwalk is Frontier.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Norwalk, available to 99.0% 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.