Best Internet Providers in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
Talmadge 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Talmadge.
Ranks compare Talmadge with the 80 neighborhoods in San Diego.
The Best Internet in Talmadge, San Diego, CA at a Glance
Talmadge Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
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 neighborhood 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 Talmadge ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Talmadge, San Diego, CA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Talmadge based on 242 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 Talmadge?
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 Talmadge, San Diego
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
How Talmadge Compares to the Rest of San Diego
Talmadge's report card score is tied 58th of 80 and its connectivity index is tied 66th of 80.
| Measure | Talmadge | Rank among neighborhoods in San Diego | San Diego | San Diego County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 53.4% | 62nd of 80 | 59.2% | 59.2% | 71.5% | Darnall and Southcrest (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,547 Mbps | 45th of 80 | 3,596 Mbps | 3,596 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Mountain View San Diego (5,840 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | Tied 53rd of 80 | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | University City (9.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | Tied 60th of 80 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Chollas View (4.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 27% | Tied 17th of 80 | 19% | 19% | 15% | Little Italy (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 63rd of 80 | 98% | 98% | 96% | Black Mountain Ranch and Carmel Mountain and 6 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 56th of 80 | 95% | 95% | 91% | Black Mountain Ranch (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | Tied 58th of 80 | 83% | 83% | 76% | Black Mountain Ranch (95%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | Tied 49th of 80 | 88% | 88% | 81% | Black Mountain Ranch (99%) |
| Median household income | $121,298 | 30th of 80 | $117,593 | $117,593 | $93,246 | North City ($222,141) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 50th of 80 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Torrey Pines (84%) |
Fiber reaches 53.4% of homes in Talmadge, against 59.2% across San Diego and 59.2% across San Diego County. Households in Talmadge are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 27% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $121,298 (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 Talmadge
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Talmadge?
EarthLink Fiber in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
Availability:
53.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,881 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 53.4% of Talmadge homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,881 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 Talmadge from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
Availability:
53.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,881 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 53.4% of Talmadge homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,881 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 Talmadge from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Talmadge?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Talmadge homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
373 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of Talmadge homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 373 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.5% of Talmadge homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.5% of Talmadge homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
158 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Talmadge homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 158 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Talmadge homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber 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 Talmadge?
Cox Cable in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 99.6% of Talmadge homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Talmadge?
EarthLink DSL in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 99.3% of Talmadge homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 93 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Talmadge from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Talmadge, San Diego, CA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 99.3% of Talmadge homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 93 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Talmadge from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Talmadge Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Talmadge that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Darnall has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and City Heights East the fewest (49.3%); Talmadge has 53.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talmadge (this page) | 9,593 | 53.4% | 3,547 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 65/100 |
| City Heights East | 35,060 | 49.3% | 3,419 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 51/100 |
| College Area | 26,007 | 66.1% | 4,209 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 89/100 |
| City Heights West | 19,359 | 76.6% | 4,075 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Normal Heights | 14,283 | 97.5% | 4,281 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 72/100 |
| East San Diego | 14,084 | 63.5% | 3,733 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 61/100 |
| Oak Park | 13,038 | 74.4% | 4,189 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Rolando | 8,776 | 78.0% | 4,275 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Darnall | 8,149 | 100.0% | 4,852 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 85/100 |
| El Cerritos | 5,835 | 76.8% | 3,640 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Kensington | 4,760 | 93.9% | 4,785 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Talmadge?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Talmadge
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Talmadge Internet Providers
Based on 242 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Talmadge residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.34 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Cox Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.09 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in Talmadge.
At a national level, based on 2782 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 Talmadge Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Talmadge, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Talmadge Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Talmadge
Based on data reported by Talmadge ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Talmadge. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,658 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Talmadge Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) |  (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Talmadge?
Of the providers in Talmadge, customers rate Cox Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Talmadge 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.
Cox Communications is rated 2.55 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Talmadge, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Talmadge
| ISP / Tech Type | Talmadge Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (55) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (11) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Nima S.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
June 25, 2023 I switched a couple months ago from AT&T to T-Mobile and I'm very happy. T-mobile is cheaper and has been more reliable. AT&T was always slow and frequently didn't work.
A San Diego, CA Customer
AT&T Fiber
April 23, 2023 The internet speed from AT&T has been great, however, the coverage has been shaky. I sometimes need to use Zoom for meetings at home, but I have to be within 30 feet from the modem/router without any obstruction of walls to ensure I don't experience any instability in the connection. I've experienced several dropped connections when I was within the 30-foot range but had several walls between myself and the modem/router, which has been incredibly frustrating. What's even more frustrating is that I don't have much of a choice in options other than to choose this internet provider due to the location/region of my residence (which is in a suburban neighborhood next to a large city), so I'm not able to seek out other competitors for a better experience.
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 Talmadge?
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 Talmadge is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Talmadge is Cox.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Talmadge, 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.