Best Internet Providers in San Benito County, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in San Benito County, CA
San Benito County has 10 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in San Benito County.
Ranks compare San Benito County with the 58 California counties.
The Best Internet in San Benito County, CA at a Glance
San Benito County 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
Hankins Information Technology
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 San Benito County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in San Benito County, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in San Benito County 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 San Benito County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 88.52% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in San Benito County?
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 San Benito County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- RAZZOLINK - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Ridge Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Hankins Information Technology - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hankins Information Technology - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- South Valley Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How San Benito County Compares to the Rest of California
San Benito County's report card score is tied 31st of 58 and its connectivity index is tied 12th of 58.
| Measure | San Benito County | Rank among California counties | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 39.0% | 34th of 58 | 62.4% | 71.5% | San Mateo County (84.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,460 Mbps | 45th of 58 | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Colusa County (6,304 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.1 | Tied 9th of 58 | 8 | 7.1 | Alameda County (10.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 3.3 | Tied 7th of 58 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Alpine County and Madera County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 30th of 58 | 17% | 15% | Marin County (32%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 11th of 58 | 97% | 96% | Alpine County and Mono County (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 1st of 58 | 94% | 91% | Tied with Contra Costa County and Marin County and 1 more |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 15th of 58 | 79% | 76% | Marin County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 21st of 58 | 84% | 81% | Alpine County (92%) |
| Median household income | $126,815 | 9th of 58 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Santa Clara County ($169,968) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 21st of 58 | 17% | 16% | Yolo County (27%) |
Fiber reaches 39.0% of homes in San Benito County, against 62.4% across California. Households in San Benito County are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $126,815 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How San Benito County Compares to Its Neighbors
San Benito County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Santa Clara County has the most homes with fiber (59.0%) and Merced County the fewest (31.4%); San Benito County has 39.0%.
Map of San Benito County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
San Benito County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito County (this page) | 64,209 | 39.0% | 1,460 Mbps | 9.1 | B- | 80/100 |
| Santa Clara County | 1,936,259 | 59.0% | 4,067 Mbps | 10.3 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Fresno County | 1,008,654 | 45.9% | 2,981 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 65/100 |
| Monterey County | 439,035 | 41.0% | 2,668 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 70/100 |
| Merced County | 281,202 | 31.4% | 2,429 Mbps | 8.3 | B- | 57/100 |
| Santa Cruz County | 270,861 | 51.1% | 3,122 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 79/100 |
Internet in San Benito County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 14.6% of homes in San Juan Bautista to 85.5% in Idria. Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in San Benito County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister | 54,621 | 40.7% | 1,550 Mbps | 9.3 | B- | 83/100 |
| San Juan Bautista | 4,052 | 14.6% | 893 Mbps | 8.7 | C | 60/100 |
| Idria | 1,820 | 85.5% | 1,258 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 54/100 |
| Tres Pinos | 666 | 10.8% | 575 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 60/100 |
| Morse | 416 | 2.9% | 758 Mbps | 7.4 | C- | 49/100 |
| Paicines | 344 | 17.1% | 165 Mbps | 1.2 | D- | 67/100 |
| Lonoak | 166 | 3.0% | 464 Mbps | 1.1 | D- | 68/100 |
| Pinnacles | 90 | 80.0% | 160 Mbps | 1.2 | D | 51/100 |
| San Benito | 73 | 78.1% | 100 Mbps | 1.8 | D | 52/100 |
ZIP codes in San Benito County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95023 (Hollister) | 57,054 | 42.3% | 1,532 Mbps | 9.2 | B- | 82/100 |
| 95045 (San Juan Bautista) | 4,366 | 13.5% | 899 Mbps | 8.8 | C | 58/100 |
| 95043 (Tres Pinos) | 810 | 28.8% | 225 Mbps | 1.7 | D- | 68/100 |
| 95075 (Hollister) | 383 | 0.0% | 793 Mbps | 6.5 | D+ | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in San Benito County?
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, Spectrum 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 San Benito County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Hankins Information Technology | 1,000 |
| South Valley Internet | 1,000 |
| RAZZOLINK | 500 |
| Etheric Networks | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Ridge Wireless | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for San Benito County Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for San Benito County 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 74.2% coverage in San Benito County.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 San Benito County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in San Benito County, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | San Benito County 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hankins Information Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Razzolink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Valley Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in San Benito County
Based on data reported by San Benito County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in San Benito County. 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 | San Benito County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (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 | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hankins Information Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Razzolink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Valley Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in San Benito County?
Of the providers in San Benito County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in San Benito County 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 San Benito County, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in San Benito County
| ISP / Tech Type | San Benito County 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hankins Information Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Razzolink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Valley Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in San Benito County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in San Benito County?
EarthLink Fiber in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
25.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,912 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 25.1% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,912 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 San Benito County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
25.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
2,912 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 25.1% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 2,912 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 San Benito County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 10.0% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hankins Information Technology Fiber in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hankins Information Technology offers Fiber service to 5.4% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, Hankins Information Technology Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in San Benito County?
RAZZOLINK Fixed Wireless in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
RAZZOLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, RAZZOLINK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.5% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, 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 county.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
74.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
210 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.2% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 210 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
Ridge Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.9% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 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 60, with an average of 56 Mbps throughout the county.
Hankins Information Technology Fixed Wireless in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
60.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Hankins Information Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.5% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, Hankins Information Technology Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.2% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.2% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the county.
South Valley Internet Fixed Wireless in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
931 Mbps
South Valley Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, South Valley Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 931 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 916 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in San Benito County?
Spectrum Cable in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 86.9% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in San Benito County?
EarthLink DSL in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 85.6% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 72 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in San Benito County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in San Benito County, CA
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 85.6% of San Benito County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 72 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in San Benito County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 San Benito County?
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 San Benito County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 San Benito County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, RAZZOLINK, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in San Benito County, available to 98.5% 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.