7 Best Internet Providers in Washington, Huntington Beach, CA

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Above are the top 4 providers in Washington, Huntington Beach, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

All Providers

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 Washington ratings may vary and are shown below.

1. Internet Providers
   

 » 

2. Huntington Beach
   

 » 

3. Washington, Huntington Beach, CA Internet Service Providers
   

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Washington, Huntington Beach, CA?

Spectrum is the best internet provider in Washington based on Huntington Beach customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Washington, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 99.18% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Washington, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Washington

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Washington Internet Providers

Based on 402 reviews from Huntington Beach internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Washington residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.14 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Huntington Beach, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 88.4% coverage in Washington.

At a national level, based on 3853 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Washington?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Washington

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Cosmo Network Solutions	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Washington

Based on data reported by Washington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Washington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Washington?

Huntington Beach customers rate Spectrum as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Spectrum received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Washington customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Washington, Huntington Beach, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Washington

Washington Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Washington below, including the metrics used and how Washington compares to the rest of Huntington Beach and nation.

Washington ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Washington	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Washington that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	92.50%	85.25%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	6,596 Mbps	6,100 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Washington.	6.3	6.5	6.8

 

Washington Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Washington	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	11%	20%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	96%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	85%	85%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	86%	85%	76%

Washington ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Washington is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Washington is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Washington have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Washington ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

96% of Washington households have an internet connection despite having 99.18% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Washington residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Washington?

How Much Speed does a Washington Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Washington is 2.5, which is smaller than the Huntington Beach average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Washington's average household income is $87,833 which is lower than the Huntington Beach average of $131,021 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Washington also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Huntington Beach average of 16%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 20% of residents in Huntington Beach who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Washington has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Washington households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Washington?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Washington?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Washington?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Washington, Huntington Beach, CA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Washington?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Washington?

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 Washington is Spectrum.
• The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Washington is Spectrum.
• Spectrum, HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and Cosmo Network Solutions has the broadest coverage in Washington, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Washington compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Washington stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Washington's B+ ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.