Best Internet Providers in Pasadena, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena has 9 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Pasadena.
Ranks compare Pasadena with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pasadena, CA at a Glance
Pasadena 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
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 Pasadena ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pasadena, CA?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Pasadena based on 458 California customer reviews, and Starry 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 Pasadena?
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 Pasadena
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- ConnectTo Communications - fiber coverage map
- ConnectTo Communications - dsl coverage map
How Pasadena Compares to Places Its Size
Pasadena's report card score is tied 154th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 151st of 305.
| Measure | Pasadena | 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 | 70.0% | 199th of 305 | 75.3% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,889 Mbps | Tied 215th of 305 | 4,064 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.6 | Tied 71st 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 | 2.4 | Tied 228th of 305 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 27% | Tied 20th of 305 | 17% | 17% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 131st 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 | 80% | Tied 139th of 305 | 78% | 79% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | Tied 84th of 305 | 82% | 84% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $116,820 | 64th of 305 | $100,015 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 246th of 305 | 17% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 70.0% of homes in Pasadena, against 75.3% across Los Angeles County and 62.4% across California. Households in Pasadena are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 27% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $116,820 (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 Pasadena
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pasadena?
EarthLink Fiber in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
51.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,414 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 51.5% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,414 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 Pasadena from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
51.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,414 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 51.5% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,414 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 Pasadena from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
25.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 25.1% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
4,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,000 Mbps
ConnectTo Communications Fiber in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ConnectTo Communications offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, ConnectTo Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pasadena?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.6% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
305 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 305 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 22 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.5% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.5% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
46.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
998 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.8% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 998 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.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
39.9%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
332 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.9% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 332 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 250, with an average of 101 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pasadena?
Spectrum Cable in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(1738)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.2% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pasadena?
EarthLink DSL in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 89.7% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 80 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Pasadena from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 89.7% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 80 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Pasadena from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
ConnectTo Communications DSL in Pasadena, CA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
ConnectTo Communications offers DSL service to 1.9% of Pasadena homes. Across the city, ConnectTo Communications DSL has speeds up to 150 Mbps
Internet in Pasadena by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 46.1% of homes in North Arroyo to 96.3% in North East; by ZIP code, from 44.1% in 91106 to 87.3% in 91104. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pasadena
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central | 25,515 | 81.8% | 3,848 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 72/100 |
| West Central | 21,541 | 61.5% | 1,841 Mbps | 9 | B | 57/100 |
| East Central | 20,648 | 90.2% | 4,503 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 76/100 |
| South Arroyo | 13,311 | 57.5% | 1,621 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 76/100 |
| South East | 10,953 | 73.3% | 3,085 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 75/100 |
| North Arroyo | 10,416 | 46.1% | 2,367 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 81/100 |
| Mid Central | 8,666 | 65.4% | 2,810 Mbps | 9 | B | 81/100 |
| Normandie Heights | 8,017 | 75.4% | 3,771 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Madison Heights | 7,744 | 48.4% | 1,139 Mbps | 8.9 | B- | 73/100 |
| North East | 6,838 | 96.3% | 4,043 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 77/100 |
ZIP codes in Pasadena
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91104 | 34,642 | 87.3% | 4,348 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 79/100 |
| 91107 | 33,747 | 84.1% | 3,663 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 75/100 |
| 91103 | 26,405 | 66.7% | 3,083 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 72/100 |
| 91106 | 24,197 | 44.1% | 1,722 Mbps | 8.7 | B- | 78/100 |
| 91101 | 21,307 | 70.0% | 1,451 Mbps | 9.5 | B | 59/100 |
| 91105 | 13,654 | 50.4% | 1,693 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 75/100 |
| 91125 | 111 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 80/100 |
| 91023 | 17 | 35.3% | 5,000 Mbps | 3 | C | 74/100 |
How Pasadena Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pasadena that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Sierra Madre has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and La Canada Flintridge the fewest (14.6%); Pasadena has 70.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena (this page) | 145,471 | 70.0% | 2,889 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Alhambra | 82,619 | 66.3% | 2,747 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 72/100 |
| Arcadia | 65,029 | 74.3% | 4,724 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 88/100 |
| San Gabriel | 60,539 | 49.9% | 2,690 Mbps | 8 | B | 66/100 |
| Altadena | 37,145 | 96.9% | 4,776 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 86/100 |
| South Pasadena | 26,661 | 35.9% | 1,653 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 86/100 |
| La Canada Flintridge | 19,856 | 14.6% | 1,427 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 95/100 |
| San Marino | 13,303 | 19.9% | 1,655 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 95/100 |
| Sierra Madre | 11,275 | 99.5% | 3,975 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 83/100 |
| East Pasadena | 6,066 | 85.6% | 4,085 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Kinneloa Mesa | 236 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 91/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pasadena?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 Pasadena
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 4,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Starry | 1,000 |
| ConnectTo Communications | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pasadena Internet Providers
Based on 458 reviews from California internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Pasadena residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.61 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in California, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 97.6% coverage in Pasadena.
At a national level, based on 4373 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.24 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pasadena Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pasadena, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pasadena Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) |  (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ConnectTo Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pasadena
Based on data reported by Pasadena ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Pasadena. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,369 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pasadena Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ConnectTo Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pasadena?
Of the providers in Pasadena, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pasadena 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.
Verizon is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Pasadena, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pasadena
| ISP / Tech Type | Pasadena Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (228) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| ConnectTo Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
A Pasadena, CA Customer
AT&T DSL
October 07, 2025 A Pasadena, CA Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
August 27, 2025 The Verizon home service has been great and a complete surprise how consistent it has been. I previously had spectrum and it was constantly having issues (outages, slowdowns, etc..). The verizon service is much more afforable in comparison and without the consistency issues i am able to have one less worry. As a remote worker, i rely on consistent internet service. Spectrum could not meet that requirement, but verizon has! highly recommend
John F.
XFINITY Cable
February 11, 2025 My internet provider installed a modem quickly and efficiently. However, they were unwilling to expedite the process and the installation took several days. Additionally, I needed to return the modem at a certain point and replace it with another, and I had to do this manually, which was quite frustrating. The onboarding pricing was competitive, but after 12 or so months it increased significantly. Changing to a different ISP was very challenging. Again, I needed to return the modem and they were unwilling to move the dates of return, so it was hard to fit into my schedule.
Neil S
AT&T DSL
June 09, 2023 I've had AT&T internet/wi-fi for over a decade. What was once adequate and fairly priced, has quickly over the last few years, been increasingly expensive and too slow for some of the streaming services I use. For the $61 per month I'm charged, you'd think AT&T would provide comparable speeds and reliability as other carriers for the same price. I'd advise against signing up for AT&T internet service, if you have other options available to you.
Kromwell
Spectrum Cable
April 28, 2023 There are only two internet providers for my area. One is DirectTV/AT&T, which we used for a while but the customer service was SO PAINFULLY LIFE-SUCKING TERRIBLE that we switched to Spectrum. Spectrum's okay. I think it's overpriced and it's glitchy sometimes but I've never felt compelled to look up their CEO's address so I could show up at his house to demand justice for my appallingly wasted time either. So it's fine.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Pasadena?
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 Pasadena is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Pasadena is Verizon.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pasadena, available to 99.2% 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.