Internet providers in California, MD

Internet in California

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the California area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

California Residential Internet Coverage

Just a short drive from the Patuxent River sits the Maryland town of California, with over 12,000 residents. This is one of the larger suburban communities in Maryland, offering residents quick access to natural views, nearby metropolitan areas, and other amenities. One benefit of living in California is the variety of Internet service providers that have set up shop in this region.

If you're interested in satellite, you could benefit from the services provided by Viasat. Viasat has a large network that covers most areas of California, offering a range of download speeds to suit different usage habits and budgets.

Another convenient choice for California residents is Windstream. Through this company, many residents of California can access dependable copper wireline service. This provider boasts some of the most competitive download speeds in the area. If you're considering cable service, look into the plans available through national cable provider Metrocast.

Is your internet running slow?

Chances are all that buffering and lag you’re experiencing is not normal. Test your internet speed with our helpful tool to find out if you need faster internet.

Test your current speed

Take our speed test so you can compare your internet service against the competition.

Test your speed to load comparison data

Download speed
000 Mbps

Upload speed
000 Mbps

Latency (ping)
00 ms

Jitter
00 ms

Compare to speeds in your area

Our averages are based on hundreds of thousands of speed tests just like yours.

Data based on internet speed tests performed in California

Average download speed
183.15 Mbps

Average upload speed
26.24 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
15.23 ms

Average jitter
8.04 ms

Looking for an easy way to test and track your internet speed anywhere?

Download our free, easy-to-use speed test app for quick and reliable results.

Internet Provider Availability Map

Show availability for

Learn more about Verizon Home Internet

What is the best internet provider in California?

Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Breezeline - No early termination fees
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

See internet providers in nearby cities.

Dowell Great Mills Patuxent River Lexington Park Callaway Hollywood Chesapeake Ranch Estates Park Hall Valley Lee Leonardtown Saint Marys City Drayden Belle Haven Loveville Compton

Compare internet providers in your area

Still unsure which internet provider to choose? Check out some of our head-to-head comparisons to help narrow down your decision.

Summary of California internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Breezeline	Cable	1000 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Breezeline
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
MyRural ISP	Fixed Wireless	90 Mbps	0.5/5	View Plans for MyRural ISP
Delmarva WiFi LLC	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	1.5/5	View Plans for Delmarva WiFi LLC