Best Internet Providers in Shafter, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shafter, CA
Shafter has 8 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 Shafter.
Ranks compare Shafter with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Shafter, CA at a Glance
Shafter 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
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 Shafter ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shafter, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Shafter 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 Shafter, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shafter?
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 Shafter
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Applied Technology - fixed wireless coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Shafter Compares to Places Its Size
Shafter's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 36%.
| Measure | Shafter | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Kern County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 13.9% | bottom 10% | 45.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,211 Mbps | bottom 15% | 2,343 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | top 25% | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.7 | top 2% | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 14% | 8% | 17% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 23% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | bottom 30% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | bottom 28% | 72% | 79% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 23% | 74% | 84% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $82,153 | bottom 45% | $83,311 | $111,728 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 22% | top 4% | 19% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 13.9% of homes in Shafter, against 45.8% across Kern County and 62.4% across California. Households in Shafter are larger than the US average (3.7 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,153 (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 Shafter
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shafter?
Spectrum Fiber in Shafter, CA
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 7.8% of Shafter homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Shafter, CA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,442 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Shafter homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,442 Mbps, with speeds from 75 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 Shafter from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Shafter, CA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,442 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Shafter homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,442 Mbps, with speeds from 75 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 Shafter from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shafter?
Applied Technology Fixed Wireless in Shafter, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Applied Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Shafter homes. Across the city, Applied Technology Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Shafter, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
394 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Shafter homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 394 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 12 and as high as 50, with an average of 49 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shafter, CA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Shafter homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shafter, CA
Availability:
62.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.7% of Shafter homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shafter, CA
Availability:
62.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.7% of Shafter homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shafter, CA
Availability:
52.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
292 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.7% of Shafter homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 292 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Shafter, CA
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.9% of Shafter homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shafter?
Spectrum Cable in Shafter, CA
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 96.1% of Shafter homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shafter?
EarthLink DSL in Shafter, CA
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 89.3% of Shafter homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Shafter, CA
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 89.3% of Shafter homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Shafter by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Shafter has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shafter
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Shafter
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93263 | 21,166 | 9.5% | 1,049 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 49/100 |
How Shafter Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shafter that have their own pages are all within 19 miles. Among them, McFarland has the most homes with fiber (96.1%) and Delano the fewest (30.2%); Shafter has 13.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter (this page) | 21,713 | 13.9% | 1,211 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Bakersfield metro area | 909,235 | 45.8% | 2,343 Mbps | 8 | B | 66/100 |
| Delano | 55,308 | 30.2% | 1,912 Mbps | 9.6 | B- | 48/100 |
| Oildale | 36,246 | 57.0% | 2,911 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 60/100 |
| Wasco | 28,537 | 31.9% | 2,126 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 39/100 |
| McFarland | 14,857 | 96.1% | 6,764 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Buttonwillow | 1,789 | 74.5% | 5,343 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 25/100 |
| Mexican Colony | 493 | 0.0% | 801 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Spicer City | 304 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 2.5 | F | 27/100 |
| Tupman | 286 | 0.0% | 587 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 37/100 |
| North Shafter | 282 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shafter?
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 Shafter
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Applied Technology | 500 |
| unWired Broadband | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Shafter Internet Providers
Based on 405 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Shafter 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 99.8% coverage in Shafter.
At a national level, based on 4174 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 Shafter Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shafter, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shafter 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shafter
Based on data reported by Shafter ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Shafter. 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 | Shafter 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Applied Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shafter?
Of the providers in Shafter, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shafter 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 Shafter, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shafter
| ISP / Tech Type | Shafter 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Applied Technology | (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 Shafter?
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 Shafter 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 Shafter is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, unWired Broadband, HughesNet, and Applied Technology has the broadest coverage in Shafter, available to 99.8% 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.