Best Internet Providers in South Fork, CA
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Fork, CA
South Fork has 4 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 South Fork.
Ranks compare South Fork with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in South Fork, CA at a Glance
South Fork Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Ponderosa
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
unWired Broadband
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 South Fork ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Fork, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in South Fork 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 South Fork, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.41% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in South Fork?
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.
How South Fork Compares to Places Its Size
South Fork's report card score is in the bottom 19% and its connectivity index is in the top 4%.
| Measure | South Fork | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Madera County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 12.5% | bottom 28% | 31.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 323 Mbps | bottom 14% | 2,395 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | bottom 39% | 7 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 27% | top 4% | 10% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 94% | 97% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 6% | 90% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 17% | 69% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 7% | 74% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $87,124 | top 23% | $80,678 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 21% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 12.5% of homes in South Fork, against 31.4% across Madera County and 62.4% across California. Households in South Fork are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 27% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $87,124 (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 South Fork
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Fork?
Ponderosa Fiber in South Fork, CA
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ponderosa offers Fiber service to 12.5% of South Fork homes. Across the city, Ponderosa Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Fork?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Fork, CA
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of South Fork homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in South Fork, CA
Availability:
71.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.0% of South Fork homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Fork, CA
Availability:
62.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.1% of South Fork homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Fork?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in South Fork, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Fork?
Ponderosa DSL in South Fork, CA
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
Ponderosa offers DSL service to 95.1% of South Fork homes. Across the city, Ponderosa DSL has speeds up to 94 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 19 Mbps throughout the city. Ponderosa DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in South Fork from Ponderosa in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in South Fork by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in South Fork
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in South Fork
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How South Fork Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to South Fork that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Oakhurst has the most homes with fiber (39.8%) and North Fork the fewest (3.8%); South Fork has 12.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork (this page) | 224 | 12.5% | 323 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 79/100 |
| Oakhurst | 7,543 | 39.8% | 974 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 66/100 |
| Auberry | 2,885 | 12.8% | 382 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 53/100 |
| North Fork | 2,485 | 3.8% | 231 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 73/100 |
| Bass Lake | 838 | 23.9% | 935 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 79/100 |
| Wishon | 832 | 2.4% | 278 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 46/100 |
| O'Neals | 822 | 37.7% | 540 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 72/100 |
| Meadow Lakes | 506 | 0.0% | 307 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 46/100 |
| Big Creek | 157 | 51.0% | 359 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 34/100 |
| New Auberry | 133 | 0.0% | 220 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 58/100 |
| Lakeshore | 94 | 0.0% | 255 Mbps | 3 | F | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Fork?
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, Verizon 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 South Fork
| Ponderosa | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| unWired Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South Fork Internet Providers
Based on 58 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for South Fork 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 71.0% coverage in South Fork.
At a national level, based on 1161 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 South Fork Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Fork, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Fork 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 | ||
| Ponderosa | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Fork
Based on data reported by South Fork ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in South Fork. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 300 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 | South Fork 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 | ||
| Ponderosa | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Fork?
Of the providers in South Fork, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Fork 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 South Fork, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Fork
| ISP / Tech Type | South Fork 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 | ||
| Ponderosa | (1) | (2) | (2) | 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 South Fork?
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 South Fork is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 South Fork is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Ponderosa, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Fork, available to 95.1% 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.