Best Internet Providers in Surf, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Surf, CA
Surf has 7 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 Surf.
Ranks compare Surf with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Surf, CA at a Glance
Surf Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Surf ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Surf, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Surf 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 Surf, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 77.03% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Surf?
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 Surf
How Surf Compares to Places Its Size
Surf's report card score is in the top 25% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | Surf | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Santa Barbara County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 57.4% | bottom 44% | 74.5% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,396 Mbps | top 10% | 5,273 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | top 22% | 5.2 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 13% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 5% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 4% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 48% | bottom 32% | 78% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 84% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $81,853 | top 30% | $107,563 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 21% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 57.4% of homes in Surf, against 74.5% across Santa Barbara County and 62.4% across California. Households in Surf are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,853 (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 Surf
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Surf?
Frontier Fiber in Surf, CA
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 57.4% of Surf homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Surf?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Surf, CA
Availability:
77.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.0% of Surf homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Surf, CA
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.4% of Surf homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Advanced Wireless Fixed Wireless in Surf, CA
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Advanced Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.4% of Surf homes. Across the city, Advanced Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Surf, CA
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.4% of Surf homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Surf, CA
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.4% of Surf homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Surf?
XFINITY Cable in Surf, CA
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 57.4% of Surf homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Surf?
Frontier DSL in Surf, CA
Availability:
85.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 85.2% of Surf homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 95 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Surf from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Surf by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Surf
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Surf
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Surf Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Surf that have their own pages are all within 18 miles. Among them, Los Alamos has the most homes with fiber (87.6%) and Vandenberg AFB the fewest (0.0%); Surf has 57.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf (this page) | 209 | 57.4% | 3,396 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 55/100 |
| Lompoc | 48,814 | 73.2% | 4,217 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 66/100 |
| Solvang | 8,646 | 56.0% | 4,491 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Vandenberg Village | 7,405 | 81.6% | 5,918 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 79/100 |
| Buellton | 6,128 | 75.7% | 5,439 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 75/100 |
| Vandenberg AFB | 3,264 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 65/100 |
| Los Alamos | 2,225 | 87.6% | 4,601 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 64/100 |
| Las Cruces | 306 | 19.3% | 3,018 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 65/100 |
| Vandenberg Air Force Base | 295 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 68/100 |
| Casmalia | 155 | 0.0% | 497 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 80/100 |
| Garey | 122 | 0.0% | 485 Mbps | 4 | D- | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Surf?
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 Surf
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| Advanced Wireless | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Surf Internet Providers
Based on 438 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Surf residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 85.2% coverage in Surf.
At a national level, based on 4780 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 Surf Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Surf, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Surf Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Advanced Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Surf
Based on data reported by Surf ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Surf. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,388 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 | Surf Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Advanced Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Surf?
Of the providers in Surf, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Surf 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 Surf, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Surf
| ISP / Tech Type | Surf 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Advanced 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 Surf?
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 Surf is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 Surf is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Surf, available to 85.2% 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.