Best Internet Providers in Pismo Beach, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pismo Beach, CA
Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach.
Ranks compare Pismo Beach with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pismo Beach, CA at a Glance
Pismo Beach Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
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 Pismo Beach ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pismo Beach, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.08% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pismo Beach?
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 Pismo Beach
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- surfnet communications - fiber coverage map
- surfnet communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Peak Wifi - 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 Pismo Beach Compares to Places Its Size
Pismo Beach's report card score is in the top 37% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Pismo Beach | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | San Luis Obispo County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 44.5% | bottom 32% | 47.2% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,542 Mbps | top 24% | 2,807 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | top 20% | 7.2 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 5% | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 17% | 16% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 13% | 93% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | top 24% | 77% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 11% | 88% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $125,446 | top 8% | $100,761 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 21% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 44.5% of homes in Pismo Beach, against 47.2% across San Luis Obispo County and 62.4% across California. Households in Pismo Beach are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $125,446 (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 Pismo Beach
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pismo Beach?
Astound Broadband Fiber in Pismo Beach, CA
Availability:
37.5%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 37.5% of Pismo Beach homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Pismo Beach, CA
Availability:
15.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.8% of Pismo Beach homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
surfnet communications Fiber in Pismo Beach, CA
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
surfnet communications offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Pismo Beach homes. Across the city, surfnet communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pismo Beach?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pismo Beach, CA
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of Pismo Beach homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
surfnet communications Fixed Wireless in Pismo Beach, CA
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
surfnet communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of Pismo Beach homes. Across the city, surfnet communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pismo Beach, CA
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.2% of Pismo Beach homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pismo Beach, CA
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.2% of Pismo Beach homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pismo Beach, CA
Availability:
51.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
265 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.3% of Pismo Beach homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 265 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.
Peak Wifi Fixed Wireless in Pismo Beach, CA
Availability:
19.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Peak Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.6% of Pismo Beach homes. Across the city, Peak Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pismo Beach?
Spectrum Cable in Pismo Beach, CA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 94.7% of Pismo Beach homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pismo Beach?
EarthLink DSL in Pismo Beach, CA
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 79.1% of Pismo Beach homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Pismo Beach, CA
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 79.1% of Pismo Beach homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Pismo Beach by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Pismo Beach has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pismo Beach
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Pismo Beach
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93449 | 8,098 | 44.4% | 2,560 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 65/100 |
How Pismo Beach Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pismo Beach that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Grover Beach has the most homes with fiber (97.3%) and Nipomo the fewest (23.1%); Pismo Beach has 44.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pismo Beach (this page) | 8,481 | 44.5% | 2,542 Mbps | 7 | B- | 64/100 |
| San Luis Obispo | 65,170 | 54.3% | 3,385 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 75/100 |
| Arroyo Grande | 29,195 | 46.5% | 2,708 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 67/100 |
| Nipomo | 22,133 | 23.1% | 1,805 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Grover Beach | 12,925 | 97.3% | 4,906 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 77/100 |
| Guadalupe | 8,122 | 84.0% | 4,348 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 64/100 |
| Oceano | 7,100 | 36.9% | 2,239 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 43/100 |
| Avila Beach | 827 | 76.5% | 3,775 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Halcyon | 680 | 66.5% | 4,087 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 68/100 |
| Los Berros | 239 | 26.4% | 1,641 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Shell Beach | 88 | 18.2% | 1,114 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pismo Beach?
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, Astound Broadband 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 Pismo Beach
| Astound Broadband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| surfnet communications | 2,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Peak Wifi | 100 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pismo Beach Internet Providers
Based on 421 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Pismo Beach 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 51.3% coverage in Pismo Beach.
At a national level, based on 4295 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 Pismo Beach Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pismo Beach, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pismo Beach 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Peak Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Surfnet Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pismo Beach
Based on data reported by Pismo Beach ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Astound Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Pismo Beach. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 | Pismo Beach Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Peak Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Surfnet Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pismo Beach?
Of the providers in Pismo Beach, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pismo Beach
| ISP / Tech Type | Pismo Beach 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Peak Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Surfnet Communications | (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 Pismo Beach?
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 Pismo Beach is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Astound Broadband. 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 Pismo Beach is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Pismo Beach, available to 95.4% 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.