7 Best Internet Providers in West Central, Pasadena, CA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in West Central, Pasadena, CA?

Verizon is the best internet provider in West Central based on Pasadena customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in West Central, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 79.82% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in West Central

Local, State, and National Ratings for all West Central Internet Providers

Based on 363 reviews from Pasadena internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for West Central residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Pasadena, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 97.0% coverage in West Central.

At a national level, based on 3734 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in West Central?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 West Central

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Starry	800 Mbps
	ConnectTo Communications	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in West Central

Based on data reported by West Central ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in West Central. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,280 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in West Central?

Pasadena customers rate Verizon 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.

Verizon received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s West Central customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in West Central, Pasadena, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in West Central

West Central 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 West Central below, including the metrics used and how West Central compares to the rest of Pasadena and nation.

West Central ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	West Central	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in West Central that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	39.39%	55.21%	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.	1,840 Mbps	2,779 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 West Central.	8.1	7.7	6.8

 

West Central Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	West Central	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.	2.1	2.4	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.	21%	23%	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.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	93%	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.	73%	80%	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.	74%	80%	76%

West Central ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in West Central is B, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in West Central is high with a score of 56 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in West Central have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The West Central 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.

89% of West Central households have an internet connection despite having 99.35% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of West Central 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 West Central?

How Much Speed does a West Central Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in West Central is 2.1, which is smaller than the Pasadena average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. West Central's average household income is $77,542 which is lower than the Pasadena average of $116,921 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.

West Central also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Pasadena average of 14%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 23% of residents in Pasadena who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of West Central has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, West Central households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in West Central?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in West Central?

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 West Central is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in West Central is Verizon.
• Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in West Central, 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 West Central compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how West Central 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 West Central's B ISP Report Card and 56 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.