Best Internet Providers in Prather, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Prather, CA
Prather has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Prather.
Ranks compare Prather with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Prather, CA at a Glance
Prather Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Ponderosa
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Ponderosa Edge
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
unWired Broadband
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 Prather ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Prather, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Prather 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 Prather, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.29% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Prather?
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 Prather
- Ponderosa Edge - fiber coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ponderosa - fiber coverage map
- Ponderosa - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ponderosa - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Prather Compares to Places Its Size
Prather's report card score is in the bottom 39% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Prather | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Fresno County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 77.2% | top 50% | 45.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 848 Mbps | bottom 13% | 2,981 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | top 44% | 8.4 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 10% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 95% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 89% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | bottom 50% | 72% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 17% | 76% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $128,044 | top 8% | $82,665 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 20% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 77.2% of homes in Prather, against 45.9% across Fresno County and 62.4% across California. Households in Prather are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $128,044 (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 Prather
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Prather?
Ponderosa Edge Fiber in Prather, CA
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ponderosa Edge offers Fiber service to 61.5% of Prather homes. Across the city, Ponderosa Edge Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ponderosa Fiber in Prather, CA
Availability:
20.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
898 Mbps
Ponderosa offers Fiber service to 20.5% of Prather homes. Across the city, Ponderosa Fiber has speeds up to 898 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Ponderosa Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Prather?
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Prather, CA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
504 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Prather homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 504 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 214 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Prather, CA
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Prather homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Prather, CA
Availability:
76.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.3% of Prather homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Prather, CA
Availability:
76.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.3% of Prather homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Ponderosa Fixed Wireless in Prather, CA
Availability:
49.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
158 Mbps
Ponderosa offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.4% of Prather homes. Across the city, Ponderosa Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 158 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Prather, CA
Availability:
39.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
181 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.9% of Prather homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 181 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Prather?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Prather, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Prather?
Ponderosa DSL in Prather, CA
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Ponderosa offers DSL service to 70.4% of Prather homes. Across the city, Ponderosa DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Prather by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Prather has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Prather
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Prather
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93651 | 1,562 | 87.8% | 895 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 53/100 |
How Prather Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Prather that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Tollhouse has the most homes with fiber (51.5%) and Auberry the fewest (12.8%); Prather has 77.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prather (this page) | 2,771 | 77.2% | 848 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 63/100 |
| Auberry | 2,885 | 12.8% | 382 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 53/100 |
| Friant | 2,646 | 47.5% | 1,520 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 88/100 |
| Tollhouse | 1,622 | 51.5% | 614 Mbps | 3 | D | 57/100 |
| Piedra | 913 | 0.0% | 390 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 53/100 |
| Meadow Lakes | 506 | 0.0% | 307 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 46/100 |
| Shaver Lake | 345 | 49.0% | 601 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 62/100 |
| Pineridge | 270 | 0.0% | 85 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 41/100 |
| Shaver Lake Heights | 247 | 73.7% | 803 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 73/100 |
| New Auberry | 133 | 0.0% | 220 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 58/100 |
| Trimmer | 61 | 0.0% | 289 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Prather?
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, Ponderosa Edge 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 Prather
| unWired Broadband | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Ponderosa | 1,000 |
| Ponderosa Edge | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Prather Internet Providers
Based on 179 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Prather residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. unWired Broadband wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 99.5% coverage in Prather.
At a national level, based on 2227 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 Prather Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Prather, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Prather Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Ponderosa | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ponderosa Edge | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Prather
Based on data reported by Prather ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ponderosa Edge. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Prather. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Prather Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Ponderosa | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Ponderosa Edge | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Prather?
Of the providers in Prather, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Prather 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. unWired Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Prather, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Prather
| ISP / Tech Type | Prather Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Ponderosa | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ponderosa Edge | (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 Prather?
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 Prather is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ponderosa Edge. 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 Prather is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, unWired Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Prather, available to 99.5% 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.