Best Internet Providers in Spring Valley, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Spring Valley, CA
Spring Valley has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Spring Valley.
Ranks compare Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley, CA at a Glance
Spring Valley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Spring Valley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Spring Valley, CA?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Spring Valley based on 231 California customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Spring 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 Spring Valley
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- San Diego Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Spring Valley Compares to Places Its Size
Spring Valley's report card score is in the bottom 40% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Spring Valley | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | San Diego County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 52.5% | bottom 23% | 59.2% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,432 Mbps | top 46% | 3,596 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | top 27% | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 8% | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | bottom 39% | 19% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 32% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 38% | 95% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 28% | 83% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 24% | 88% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $108,741 | top 35% | $117,593 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 22% | 17% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 52.5% of homes in Spring Valley, against 59.2% across San Diego County and 62.4% across California. Households in Spring Valley are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $108,741 (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 Spring Valley
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Spring Valley?
EarthLink Fiber in Spring Valley, CA
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,774 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 50.6% of Spring Valley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,774 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 Spring Valley from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Spring Valley, CA
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,774 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 50.6% of Spring Valley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,774 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 Spring Valley from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Fiber in Spring Valley, CA
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,878 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 14.4% of Spring Valley homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,878 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 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 1,213 Mbps throughout the city. Cox Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Spring Valley from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Spring Valley?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Spring Valley, CA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Spring Valley homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 Spring Valley, CA
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Spring Valley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Spring Valley, CA
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Spring Valley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Spring Valley, CA
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
213 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.2% of Spring Valley homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 213 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless in Spring Valley, CA
Availability:
32.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
San Diego Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.7% of Spring Valley homes. Across the city, San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Spring Valley, CA
Availability:
12.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
842 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.1% of Spring Valley homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 842 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Spring Valley?
Cox Cable in Spring Valley, CA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 99.2% of Spring Valley homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Spring Valley?
EarthLink DSL in Spring Valley, CA
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 85.5% of Spring Valley homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 89 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Spring Valley from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Spring Valley, CA
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 85.5% of Spring Valley homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 89 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Spring Valley from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Spring Valley by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Spring Valley has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Spring Valley
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Spring Valley
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91978 | 10,417 | 31.9% | 2,774 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 77/100 |
How Spring Valley Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Spring Valley that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, National City has the most homes with fiber (94.3%) and Rancho San Diego the fewest (16.3%); Spring Valley has 52.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley (this page) | 33,292 | 52.5% | 3,432 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 82/100 |
| El Cajon | 128,763 | 69.2% | 5,102 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 77/100 |
| La Mesa | 61,828 | 73.5% | 3,959 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Santee | 60,875 | 47.2% | 3,089 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 86/100 |
| National City | 58,321 | 94.3% | 7,186 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 57/100 |
| La Presa | 36,521 | 77.3% | 4,298 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Lemon Grove | 26,790 | 93.1% | 4,767 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 81/100 |
| Rancho San Diego | 22,236 | 16.3% | 2,476 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 83/100 |
| Bostonia | 19,206 | 68.2% | 5,161 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Bonita | 18,210 | 45.6% | 3,757 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 80/100 |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 16,048 | 60.1% | 3,896 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 87/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Spring Valley?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Cox Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Spring Valley
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| San Diego Broadband | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Spring Valley Internet Providers
Based on 231 reviews from California internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Spring Valley residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 2.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in California, with 4.11 out of 5 stars and 99.1% coverage in Spring Valley.
At a national level, based on 2677 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 Spring Valley Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Spring Valley, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Spring Valley Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| San Diego Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Spring Valley
Based on data reported by Spring Valley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Spring Valley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,487 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 Cox Communications. This indicates Cox reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Spring Valley Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox |  (1) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| San Diego Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Spring Valley?
Of the providers in Spring Valley, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Spring 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.
EarthLink is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.26 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Spring Valley, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Spring Valley
| ISP / Tech Type | Spring Valley Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| San Diego Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
A Spring Valley, CA Customer
Cox Cable
May 25, 2023 A La Presa, CA Customer
AT&T DSL
May 31, 2023 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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Spring 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 Spring Valley is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cox Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Spring Valley is EarthLink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Spring Valley, available to 99.2% 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.