9 Best Internet Providers in Playa del Ray, Playa Del Rey, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Playa del Ray, Playa Del Rey, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Playa del Ray, Playa Del Rey, CA?

Spectrum is the best internet provider in Playa del Ray based on Playa Del Rey customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Playa del Ray, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 99.44% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Playa del Ray, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Playa del Ray

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Playa del Ray Internet Providers

Based on 407 reviews from Playa Del Rey internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Playa del Ray residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Playa Del Rey, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 88.0% coverage in Playa del Ray.

At a national level, based on 3881 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, BAI Connect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.60 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Playa del Ray?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Playa del Ray

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Smartaira	940 Mbps
	Starry	800 Mbps
	BAI Connect	500 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Playa del Ray

Based on data reported by Playa del Ray ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Playa del Ray. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,496 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Playa del Ray?

Playa Del Rey customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Verizon received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Playa del Ray customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Playa del Ray, Playa Del Rey, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Playa del Ray

Playa del Ray Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Playa del Ray below, including the metrics used and how Playa del Ray compares to the rest of Playa Del Rey and nation.

Playa del Ray ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Playa del Ray	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Playa del Ray that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	71.66%	64.47%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	3,680 Mbps	3,980 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Playa del Ray.	7.2	6.4	6.8

 

Playa del Ray Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Playa del Ray	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	2.0	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	30%	34%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	100%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	98%	99%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	91%	93%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	91%	93%	76%

Playa del Ray ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Playa del Ray is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Playa del Ray is high with a score of 79 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Playa del Ray have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Playa del Ray ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

98% of Playa del Ray households have an internet connection despite having 99.75% availability. 91% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 91% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 91% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Playa del Ray residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Playa del Ray?

How Much Speed does a Playa del Ray Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Playa del Ray is 2.1, which is larger than the Playa Del Rey average of 2.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Playa del Ray's average household income is $138,681 which is higher than the Playa Del Rey average of $147,115 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Playa del Ray also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Playa Del Rey average of 9%. Additionally, 30% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 34% of residents in Playa Del Rey who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Playa del Ray has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Playa del Ray households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 97% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Playa del Ray?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Playa del Ray?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Playa del Ray?

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 Playa del Ray is Spectrum.
• The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Playa del Ray is Verizon.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Playa del Ray, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Playa del Ray compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Playa del Ray stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Playa del Ray's B+ ISP Report Card and 79 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.