Bakersfield, CA · population 417,468 · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in Bakersfield, CA
Coverage in Bakersfield
- Homes in Bakersfield that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 94.1%
- Homes in Bakersfield that can get fiber
- 31%
- Homes in Bakersfield that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 43.7%
- Homes in Bakersfield that can get cable
- 91.5%
- Homes in Bakersfield that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 100%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in Bakersfield 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 | 31% | 31% | 31% | 31% |
| Cable | 91.5% | 91.5% | 91.5% | 11.2% |
| DSL (copper) | 56.8% | 46.7% | 8.2% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless | 100% | 100% | 100% | 4.5% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 43.7% |
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
Fixed wireless, up to 500 Mbps down, 500 Mbps up, 100% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 500 Mbps down, 500 Mbps up, 100% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
7 wired and fixed wireless providers in Bakersfield
Grouped by each provider's main technology here (the one reaching most of its service area), then ranked by share covered, with speeds for the fastest tier.
Mainly cable (1)
Coaxial cable network.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps (cable) | 1,000 Mbps (cable) | 92.7% |
Mainly DSL (1)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Internet | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 5,000 Mbps (fiber) | 5,000 Mbps (fiber) | 83.8% |
Mainly fixed wireless (5)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Technology Group Inc | Fixed wireless | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 100% |
| unWired Broadband | Fixed wireless | 400 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 99.8% |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 76.7% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 300 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 38.7% |
| GeoLinks | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7% |
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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Questions about internet in Bakersfield, CA
What internet providers serve Bakersfield, CA?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 7 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in Bakersfield, CA. By share of homes covered: Applied Technology Group Inc (100%), unWired Broadband (99.8%), Spectrum (92.7%), AT&T Internet (83.8%), T-Mobile Home Internet (76.7%), Verizon 5G Home Internet (38.7%) and GeoLinks (4.7%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Starlink and Viasat is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes. 31% of homes in Bakersfield, CA can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: Spectrum and AT&T Internet.
What is the fastest internet speed available in Bakersfield, CA?
The highest advertised download speed is 5,000 Mbps (5,000 Mbps upload), from AT&T Internet over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in Bakersfield, CA?
43.7% of homes in Bakersfield, CA 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 Bakersfield, CA can get 100 Mbps internet?
94.1% of homes in Bakersfield, CA can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 100% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of Bakersfield, CA?
Leaving out satellite, Applied Technology Group Inc covers the largest share: 100% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Starlink (100%) and Viasat (100%) report satellite service to homes in Bakersfield, CA.
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.