California · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in California
Coverage in California
- Homes in California that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 93.2%
- Homes in California that can get fiber
- 40.6%
- Homes in California that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 66.6%
- Homes in California that can get cable
- 90.3%
- Homes in California that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 97.4%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in California that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 40.6% | 40.6% | 40.6% | 40% |
| Cable | 90.3% | 90.3% | 90.3% | 34.2% |
| DSL (copper) | 47.2% | 29.6% | 7.3% | 0.2% |
| Fixed wireless | 91.4% | 88.1% | 72.8% | 9.4% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 66.6% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
Fiber, up to 5,000 Mbps down, 5,000 Mbps up
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
DSL (copper), up to 5,000 Mbps down, 5,000 Mbps up, 71.7% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 67% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
18 wired and fixed wireless providers in California
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (2)
Glass fiber to the location.
Mainly cable (4)
Coaxial cable network.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 47% |
| Xfinity | Fiber, Cable | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | 33.7% |
| Cox | Fiber, Cable | 2,000 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 8.5% |
| Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 1,500 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 3.6% |
Mainly DSL (1)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Internet | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 71.7% |
Mainly fixed wireless (11)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 67% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 55.6% |
| unWired Broadband | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 13.5% |
| Etheric Networks | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 300 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 11% |
| Cal.net | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 9.5% |
| Unwired Ltd | Fixed wireless | 300 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 9.1% |
| GeoLinks | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 8.4% |
| Starry Inc | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4% |
| Cosmo Network Solutions, LLC | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6% |
| Ridge Wireless Inc | Fixed wireless | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 2.9% |
| DigitalPath Inc | Fixed wireless | 400 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 2.9% |
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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Internet outage in California?
We do not track outages. If your service is down in California, the provider's own status page or support line is the fastest place to confirm it.
- AT&T Internet service status
- Verizon 5G Home Internet service status
- Spectrum service status
- Xfinity service status
- Cox service status
- Sonic service status
For other providers, contact the provider directly.
To report a service problem the provider has not fixed, you can file a complaint with the FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov.
Largest cities in California
- Los AngelesPopulation 3,878,704
- San DiegoPopulation 1,404,452
- San JosePopulation 997,368
- San FranciscoPopulation 827,526
- FresnoPopulation 550,105
- SacramentoPopulation 535,798
- Long BeachPopulation 450,901
- OaklandPopulation 443,554
- BakersfieldPopulation 417,468
- AnaheimPopulation 344,561
- StocktonPopulation 324,975
- RiversidePopulation 323,757
- IrvinePopulation 318,683
- Santa AnaPopulation 316,184
- Chula VistaPopulation 278,546
- Santa ClaritaPopulation 229,159
- FremontPopulation 228,192
- San BernardinoPopulation 224,775
- ModestoPopulation 220,592
- FontanaPopulation 218,455
- Moreno ValleyPopulation 213,919
- OxnardPopulation 200,616
- Huntington BeachPopulation 193,151
- GlendalePopulation 187,823
- OntarioPopulation 185,285
- Elk GrovePopulation 182,797
- Santa RosaPopulation 177,524
- Rancho CucamongaPopulation 176,675
- Garden GrovePopulation 172,361
- OceansidePopulation 170,941
- LancasterPopulation 167,426
- RosevillePopulation 163,304
- PalmdalePopulation 162,536
- CoronaPopulation 161,540
- SalinasPopulation 160,783
- HaywardPopulation 158,440
- SunnyvalePopulation 156,792
- EscondidoPopulation 148,847
- PomonaPopulation 147,966
- VisaliaPopulation 146,271
- VictorvillePopulation 140,721
- FullertonPopulation 140,054
- TorrancePopulation 139,576
Questions about internet in California
What internet providers serve California?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 18 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in California. By share of homes covered: AT&T Internet (71.7%), T-Mobile Home Internet (67%), Verizon 5G Home Internet (55.6%), Spectrum (47%), Xfinity (33.7%), Frontier (14%), unWired Broadband (13.5%), Etheric Networks (11%), Cal.net (9.5%), Unwired Ltd (9.1%), Cox (8.5%), GeoLinks (8.4%), Starry Inc (4.4%), Sonic (4.3%), Astound Broadband (3.6%), Cosmo Network Solutions, LLC (3.6%), Ridge Wireless Inc (2.9%) and DigitalPath Inc (2.9%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in California?
Yes. 40.6% of homes in California can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: AT&T Internet, Spectrum, Xfinity, Frontier, unWired Broadband, Etheric Networks, Cal.net, Cox, Starry Inc, Sonic and Astound Broadband.
What is the fastest internet speed available in California?
The highest advertised download speed is 25,000 Mbps (25,000 Mbps upload), from Etheric Networks over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in California?
66.6% of homes in California can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of California can get 100 Mbps internet?
93.2% of homes in California can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 97.4% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of California?
Leaving out satellite, AT&T Internet covers the largest share: 71.7% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in California?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Viasat (>99.9%) and Starlink (>99.9%) report satellite service to homes in California.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.