Best Internet Providers in Ridgecrest, CA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest has 12 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 Ridgecrest.
Ranks compare Ridgecrest with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ridgecrest, CA at a Glance
Ridgecrest Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Race Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
SBC Wireless
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 Ridgecrest ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ridgecrest, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 65.52% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ridgecrest?
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 Ridgecrest
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Race Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- SBC Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Onward - fiber coverage map
- IWVISP - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Cosner-Neipp Corporation - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ridgecrest Compares to Places Its Size
Ridgecrest's report card score is in the top 49% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 39%.
| Measure | Ridgecrest | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Kern County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 85.9% | top 47% | 45.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,273 Mbps | top 49% | 2,343 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | bottom 42% | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 41% | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | bottom 39% | 8% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | bottom 47% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 48% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | bottom 36% | 72% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 44% | 74% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $87,391 | bottom 45% | $83,311 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 22% | 19% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 85.9% of homes in Ridgecrest, against 45.8% across Kern County and 62.4% across California. Households in Ridgecrest are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $87,391 (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 Ridgecrest
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ridgecrest?
Race Communications Fiber in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 80.7% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
63.0%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
4,492 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 63.0% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 4,492 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 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 Ridgecrest from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mediacom Fiber in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
10.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 10.8% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Onward Fiber in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Onward offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, Onward Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ridgecrest?
SBC Wireless Fixed Wireless in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
SBC Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, SBC Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
IWVISP Fixed Wireless in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
81.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
IWVISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.0% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, IWVISP Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
68.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
175 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.8% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 175 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.5% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
23.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.5% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
23.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.5% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
139 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.5% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 139 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Cosner-Neipp Corporation Fixed Wireless in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
Cosner-Neipp Corporation offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.1% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, Cosner-Neipp Corporation Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 30 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ridgecrest?
Mediacom Cable in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,154 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 97.3% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,154 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 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 197 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ridgecrest from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ridgecrest?
Frontier DSL in Ridgecrest, CA
Availability:
36.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 36.2% of Ridgecrest homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ridgecrest from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Ridgecrest by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ridgecrest has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ridgecrest
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ridgecrest
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93555 | 32,842 | 85.8% | 3,423 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 66/100 |
How Ridgecrest Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ridgecrest that have their own pages are all within 30 miles. Among them, Searles Valley has the most homes with fiber (98.9%) and Inyokern the fewest (17.7%); Ridgecrest has 85.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest (this page) | 31,078 | 85.9% | 3,273 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 66/100 |
| Inyokern | 2,156 | 17.7% | 2,167 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 17/100 |
| China Lake Acres | 1,763 | 84.0% | 6,072 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 62/100 |
| Searles Valley | 1,565 | 98.9% | 1,979 Mbps | 3 | B- | 46/100 |
| Onyx | 648 | 0.0% | 970 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 39/100 |
| Johannesburg | 140 | 96.4% | 975 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 30/100 |
| Trona | 81 | 23.5% | 608 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 24/100 |
| Pearsonville | 77 | 0.0% | 447 Mbps | 3 | D- | 29/100 |
| Cantil | 67 | 0.0% | 93 Mbps | 1 | F | 27/100 |
| Randsburg | 59 | 76.3% | 845 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Borosolvay | 37 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 3 | F | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ridgecrest?
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 Ridgecrest
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Race Communications | 1,000 |
| Onward | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GeoLinks | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| SBC Wireless | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Cosner-Neipp Corporation | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| IWVISP | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ridgecrest Internet Providers
Based on 235 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ridgecrest residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 74.5% coverage in Ridgecrest.
At a national level, based on 2501 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 Ridgecrest Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ridgecrest, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ridgecrest Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| IWVISP | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Onward | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cosner-Neipp Corporation | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ridgecrest
Based on data reported by Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,804 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 | Ridgecrest Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Onward | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| IWVISP | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Cosner-Neipp Corporation | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ridgecrest?
Of the providers in Ridgecrest, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ridgecrest 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. IWVISP is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ridgecrest, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ridgecrest
| ISP / Tech Type | Ridgecrest Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| IWVISP | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Onward | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cosner-Neipp Corporation | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (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 Ridgecrest?
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 Ridgecrest is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 Ridgecrest is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ridgecrest, available to 97.3% 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.