Best Internet Providers in Searles Valley, CA
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Searles Valley, CA
Searles Valley has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Searles Valley.
Ranks compare Searles Valley with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Searles Valley, CA at a Glance
Searles Valley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
SBC Wireless
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Searles Valley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Searles Valley, CA?
Frontier Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Searles Valley based on 79 California customer reviews, and Verizon has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Searles Valley?
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 Searles Valley
How Searles Valley Compares to Places Its Size
Searles Valley's report card score is in the top 46% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 48%.
| Measure | Searles Valley | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | San Bernardino County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.9% | top 17% | 74.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,979 Mbps | top 35% | 5,050 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 8% | 6.1 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 11% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 17% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 42% | bottom 9% | 78% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 27% | 82% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,445 | bottom 34% | $93,949 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 18% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 98.9% of homes in Searles Valley, against 74.8% across San Bernardino County and 62.4% across California. Households in Searles Valley are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,445 (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 Searles Valley
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Searles Valley?
Frontier Fiber in Searles Valley, CA
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 98.9% of Searles Valley homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Searles Valley?
SBC Wireless Fixed Wireless in Searles Valley, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
SBC Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Searles Valley homes. Across the city, SBC Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Searles Valley, CA
Availability:
67.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
167 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.0% of Searles Valley homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 167 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Searles Valley?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Searles Valley, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Searles Valley?
Frontier DSL in Searles Valley, CA
Availability:
31.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 31.6% of Searles Valley homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.6 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Searles Valley from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Searles Valley by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Searles Valley has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Searles Valley
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Searles Valley
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93562 | 1,656 | 94.6% | 1,906 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 46/100 |
How Searles Valley Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Searles Valley that have their own pages are all within 42 miles. Among them, Ridgecrest has the most homes with fiber (85.9%) and Inyokern the fewest (17.7%); Searles Valley has 98.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Searles Valley (this page) | 1,565 | 98.9% | 1,979 Mbps | 3 | B- | 46/100 |
| Ridgecrest | 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 |
| 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 |
| Randsburg | 59 | 76.3% | 845 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Darwin | 53 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 15/100 |
| Stovepipe Wells | 47 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 21/100 |
| Borosolvay | 37 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 3 | F | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Searles Valley?
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 Searles Valley
| Frontier Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| SBC Wireless | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Searles Valley Internet Providers
Based on 79 reviews from California internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Searles Valley residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 3.71 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 67.0% coverage in Searles Valley.
At a national level, based on 993 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Searles Valley Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Searles Valley, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Searles Valley Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) |  (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Searles Valley
Based on data reported by Searles Valley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Searles Valley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,978 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 | Searles Valley Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Searles Valley?
Of the providers in Searles Valley, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Searles Valley 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.
Verizon is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Searles Valley, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Searles Valley
| ISP / Tech Type | Searles Valley Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| SBC Wireless | (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 Searles Valley?
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 Searles Valley is Frontier.
- 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 Searles Valley is Verizon.
- Viasat, SBC Wireless, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Searles Valley, available to 100.0% 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.