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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in California
California is flush with internet options. AT&T, Spectrum, and Xfinity are the biggest providers, giving much of the Golden State access to high speeds and reliable service through fiber and cable connections. You can tap into the record-setting speeds of Google Fiber in San Francisco and San Diego, while other parts of the state have access to innovative, cost-saving services like T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Starry Internet.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from customers in California.
That ranks California 32nd nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in California
3.7/5 average customer satisfaction rating
32nd
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$101.03 average price per payment for internet, per household
89.2% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.6/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
39,664,128 people
2.82 average people per household
$80,627 average income per household
41 average age per household
54% of population employed
3% higher than national average
Ranked 25th nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 21st nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 30th nationally
6% higher than national average
Ranked 14th nationally
Fastest internet providers in California
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | 460.34 Mbps | 425.13 Mbps | 50% | View Plans for Hotwire Communications |
| Ting | 310.44 Mbps | 264.62 Mbps | 50.71% | View Plans for Ting |
| Sonic | 243.6 Mbps | 211.2 Mbps | 52.74% | View Plans for Sonic |
| Frontier | 236.56 Mbps | 196.88 Mbps | 86.18% | View Plans for Frontier |
| Cox Communications | 233.02 Mbps | 32.16 Mbps | 95.73% | View Plans for Cox Communications |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 138.12 Mbps | 73.3% | 96.48% | See all providers for Satellite |
| LTE Home | 150 Mbps | 0.05% | 98% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Fixed Wireless | 186.72 Mbps | 49.21% | 85.52% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 3959.81 Mbps | 82.79% | 74.21% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 649.77 Mbps | 25.07% | 84.76% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1120.53 Mbps | 88.92% | 72.99% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 245.22 Mbps | 93.77% | 52.72% | See all providers for 5G Home |
Best cities for internet in California
Cities in California with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altadena | 312.65 Mbps | 198.83 Mbps | 68% | AT&T |
| Rio Linda | 299.25 Mbps | 224.15 Mbps | 75% | AT&T |
| North Hills | 289.43 Mbps | 240.97 Mbps | 95% | Frontier |
| Orinda | 281.1 Mbps | 83.98 Mbps | 52% | AT&T |
| El Cerrito | 274.8 Mbps | 126.6 Mbps | 78% | AT&T |
| San Lorenzo | 272.83 Mbps | 191.39 Mbps | 74% | Windstream |
| Glendora | 271.61 Mbps | 127.53 Mbps | 100% | Frontier |
| Pinole | 270.13 Mbps | 22.63 Mbps | 71% | AT&T |
Altadena is the best city in California for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Rio Linda and North Hills also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in California
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,881,041 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| San Jose | 1,001,176 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Modesto | 218,308 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| San Diego | 1,383,987 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Burbank | 106,389 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bayview | 2,719 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Sacramento | 523,600 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Irvine | 304,527 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Los Angeles is the most internet-connected city in California. Los Angeles makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Los Angeles's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. San Jose and Modesto also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in California
Los Angeles
Population: 3,881,041
Median income: $74,053
149.12 Mbps
avg. download speed
39.83 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
San Diego
Population: 1,383,987
Median income: $93,741
201.62 Mbps
avg. download speed
58.71 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
San Jose
Population: 1,001,176
Median income: $132,448
210.68 Mbps
avg. download speed
56.72 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.