Bakersfield, CA Internet
Internet Providers in Bakersfield, CA
Compare every internet provider in Bakersfield, CA: coverage from FCC filings, plan prices checked monthly, and an address check for your street.
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedSpectrum is the best overall, with cable speeds up to 1,000 Mbps reaching about 73% of Bakersfield. If AT&T’s fiber reaches your address, it is the faster choice, with speeds up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps reaching about 22% of the city.
Local availability varies sharply: AT&T fiber leads East Bakersfield, serving about 71% of ZIP 93305, and also reaches about 56% of ZIP 93304, while Spectrum leads Seven Oaks at about 66% and ZIP 93307 at about 52%. Westchester is unusually competitive, with AT&T fiber serving about 38% of ZIP 93301 and Spectrum covering about 34%; in ZIP 93306, Spectrum leads at about 43%, while AT&T fiber reaches about 32%. ZIPs 93302 and 93303 show a closer split, with Spectrum serving about 39% and AT&T fiber about 15%. Students at California State University, Bakersfield and Bakersfield College should check apartments carefully, since older DSL or copper infrastructure can mean trouble for Zoom, streaming, and gaming. Fixed wireless from Verizon, unWired Broadband, T-Mobile, or AT&T may fill gaps, but coverage changes street by street, so confirm the exact address before choosing.
Best Internet Providers in Bakersfield, CA
Best plan here: Internet Gig 1 Gig — faster than 81% of all internet options in California
- Internet Gig 1 Gig$60/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable1,000 MbpsDownload81Our score$60Per month
- Internet Premier 500 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable500 MbpsDownload80Our score$40Per month
- Internet 100$30/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)Cable100 MbpsDownload21Our score$30Per month
Source: Spectrum official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Bakersfield
Spectrum’s headline Speed Score of 81/100 reflects cable plans with up to 1,000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, enough for busy households, streaming, gaming, and large downloads. That makes Spectrum a solid, competitive cable option in Bakersfield, with a score above the city average of 62. Cable availability depends on your address, so confirm that the 1 Gig plan is offered at your location, as it reaches 73.0% of the city.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Spectrum
Spectrum’s Internet Gig offers up to 1,000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, a strong cable option for streaming, gaming, working from home, and several connected devices. Cable service is excellent for most households, with the Gig plan available to about 73% of Bakersfield, but availability is address-dependent, so check your address first; the lower-speed 100 Mbps plan may feel limiting for busy modern households.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: AT&T Internet 5 GIG speed — faster than 95% of all internet options in California
- AT&T Internet 5 GIG speed$90/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 discount applies for 12 months on 1Gb+ plans) · $150 Visa reward cardFiber5,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$90Per month
- AT&T Fiber 1 GIG speed$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 off for 12 months; full plan cost due until discount starts within 3 bills) · $150 Visa reward cardFiber1,000 MbpsDownload81Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 500Mbps$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers, $15/mo discount for 12 months applies after up to 3 bill cycles) · $100 Visa reward cardFiber500 MbpsDownload80Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 300Mbps$35/mo for 12 months (new customers, with AutoPay & paperless bill discount, wired connection to gateway) · $200 AT&T Visa Reward CardFiber300 MbpsDownload72Our score$35Per month
- AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new customers, no annual contract, AutoPay eligible for additional $5/mo discount)Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload72Our score$40Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Bakersfield
At $90/mo for 12 months, AT&T’s Fiber 5 GIG plan offers up to 5000 Mbps both ways and a 95/100 Speed Score, making it a top-tier option well above Bakersfield’s city average of 62. That plan reaches about 22% of the city, so availability depends on your address; where it is unavailable, AT&T’s Fiber 1 GIG plan costs $50/mo for 12 months and offers up to 1000 Mbps both ways with an 81/100 Speed Score, reaching 28% of Bakersfield.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About AT&T
AT&T offers excellent value on fiber, from $35/mo for up to 300 Mbps to $90/mo for up to 5,000 Mbps both ways, with the fastest plan earning a 95/100 Speed Score. Fiber availability is address-dependent, reaching about 28% of Bakersfield for the 1 GIG, 500Mbps, and 300Mbps plans, while Internet Air reaches about 30% with up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, so check your address for fiber first because the fixed wireless fallback may be less consistent for demanding modern use.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Internet 300 — faster than 72% of all internet options in California
- Internet 300$30/mo for the first 24 months, then $40/moCable300 MbpsDownload72Our score$30Per month
- Mediacom Internet 100 Mbps$30/mo for 12 monthsCable100 MbpsDownload21Our score$30Per month
Source: Mediacom Xtream official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Bakersfield
$30 per month gets you up to 300 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload for the first 24 months, then $40 per month, making Mediacom Xtream’s cable service a solid option for most households. Its 72/100 Speed Score is above Bakersfield’s 62 city average, though the plan is available to only 1.2% of the city, so confirm it reaches your address before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Mediacom Xtream
At $30 per month, Internet 300 offers up to 300 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload for the first 24 months, then $40 per month, making it a solid cable value; the $30 per month 100 Mbps plan lasts 12 months and offers up to 100 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload. Both cable plans are available to only 1.2% of Bakersfield, so check your address first, and consider other providers if Mediacom is unavailable or you need faster options.
Available Plans
Cable
Speed Score: Faster than 91% of all internet options in California
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Bakersfield
Up to 2,000 Mbps both ways on Frontier’s fiber plan can comfortably handle heavy streaming, large downloads, gaming, and many connected devices at once. With a Speed Score of 91/100, this fiber plan is an excellent choice, though it reaches only about 0% of Bakersfield based on its plan-level coverage. Because Frontier’s technology options vary by address, check whether fiber is available before settling for copper, whose fastest option is up to 115 Mbps down and 7 Mbps up with a Speed Score of 58/100, limited performance compared to alternatives.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Frontier
Frontier’s headline option is fiber with up to 2000 Mbps both ways, an excellent Speed Score of 91/100 that can comfortably handle streaming, gaming, video calls, and many connected devices at once. Fiber reaches about 0% of census blocks here, so availability is highly address-dependent, and homes without it may fall back to copper with up to 115 Mbps download and 7 Mbps upload, which can be adequate for basic use but may not meet modern household needs.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: 5G Home — faster than 72% of all internet options in California
- 5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload72Our score$60Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Bakersfield
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, making it an adequate choice for streaming, video calls, and everyday home use, though it may be more variable than wired connections. Its Speed Score of 72/100 is above Bakersfield’s city average of 62, and the plan is available to about 52% of the city. Address-level availability matters because this coverage may not extend to your location, so confirm eligibility before signing up.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which is a good fit for streaming, video calls, and many connected devices, though performance can vary with local conditions. It is available to about 52% of Bakersfield and requires Auto Pay plus a qualifying postpaid unlimited mobile plan, so check your address and bundle cost before choosing it.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
unWired Broadband
Speeds up to 400 Mbps
Plans start at $50 /mo *
Speed Score: Faster than 80% of all internet options in California
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Bakersfield
The value of your monthly price depends on whether your address qualifies for unWired Broadband’s Lbr Fixed Wireless plan with up to 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload, which earns a strong 80/100 Speed Score and is competitive with Bakersfield’s 62 average. Fixed wireless can be adequate for typical home use, but its real-world performance may vary more than wired service, so check availability for the 400/50 Mbps tier, which covers about 20% of the city, before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About unWired Broadband
At the monthly price quoted today, unWired Broadband’s top Lbr Fixed Wireless plan buys up to 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload, an excellent Speed Score of 80/100, but it is available in only about 20% of census blocks. It is worth checking at your address, though fixed wireless can be less consistent than cable or fiber, and the fallback plans range down to up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, which may feel limiting for a busy modern household.
Available Plans
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps — faster than 80% of all internet options in California
- T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload80Our score$45Per month
- T-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload80Our score$55Per month
- T-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless400 MbpsDownload80Our score$35Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Bakersfield
Households that need fast everyday internet for streaming, remote work, and multiple connected devices should consider T-Mobile’s home internet. Its fixed wireless plans offer up to 500 Mbps download and 60 Mbps upload, with a Speed Score of 80/100, above Bakersfield’s city average of 62, although fixed wireless can be more variable than wired service. The 500 Mbps plans are available to about 51% of the city, so confirm your address before choosing the service.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a solid fit for households that want reasonably fast internet for streaming, work, and everyday use, with fixed wireless plans offering up to 500 Mbps download and an 80/100 speed score. Its strongest options are available to about 51% of Bakersfield, and the required postpaid voice bundle and introductory pricing should factor into your decision, so check your address and compare other providers before signing up.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential Max 400 Mbps — faster than 80% of all internet options in California
- Residential Max 400 MbpsSatellite400 MbpsDownload80Our score$130Per month
- Residential 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload59Our score$85Per month
- Residential 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload21Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Bakersfield
Satellite service can support streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing with Starlink’s Residential Max plan offering up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload, though satellite latency may affect gaming and other real-time uses. Its 80/100 Speed Score is above Bakersfield’s city average of 62, making it a competitive satellite option. Residential Max is listed as available to 100.0% of Bakersfield, but address-level availability and the performance of other connection types should still be checked before you decide.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Starlink
Satellite internet can reach many homes, but its higher latency may affect gaming, video calls, and other real-time activities even though Starlink’s Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload. Starlink reaches about 100% of Bakersfield with this plan and is a strong satellite option, but check your address for fiber or cable first, since those technologies generally provide a better everyday experience; the 200 Mbps and 100 Mbps plans are also available citywide if you want a lower monthly price.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 79% of all internet options in California
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload21Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload13Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload3Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Bakersfield
At $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, then $119.99, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its Speed Score is 21/100, below Bakersfield’s city average of 62. Satellite service can have higher latency and more limited real-world performance than other technologies, so consider checking what else is available at your address first. Fusion is available to 100% of Bakersfield, though availability at your address should still be confirmed.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About HughesNet
At $39.99 to $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, HughesNet offers up to 25, 50, or 100 Mbps download speeds, but those satellite plans provide below-average performance for modern needs and rise to $49.99 to $119.99 afterward. It can work for basic browsing and lighter use, yet you should check your address for faster fiber or cable options first, since HughesNet’s satellite service is widely available but has higher latency and may feel limiting for streaming, gaming, or multiple users.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 82% of all internet options in California
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload18Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload13Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Bakersfield
Viasat is a limited-performance choice compared with alternatives, with a headline Speed Score of 18/100, below Bakersfield’s city average of 62. Its Viasat Essentials satellite plan offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, with availability at 100% of the city. Satellite’s higher latency and lower scores make it worth checking what other technologies are available at your specific address.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is a widely available fallback, but it should not be your first choice for demanding modern internet use because its satellite plans have below-average speeds and higher latency. Viasat Essentials offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, while Viasat Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99 per month, and both are available to 100% of Bakersfield. Check your address for fiber, cable, or another faster option first, since satellite may be adequate for basic browsing but can feel limiting for streaming, video calls, and multiple connected devices.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Internet Provider Reviews in Bakersfield, CA
We read 207 recent Google reviews of Bakersfield listings for AT&T and Spectrum and sorted each one by what it is about. Store visits and phone-plan reviews are set aside.
What AT&T customers report
Billing
Poor
8% mention
Support
Mixed
13% mention
“I had an appointment at the Coffee Rd office. Eric was great and helped me with my upgrade and offered the Internet service which is cheaper than Verizon! Service was stellar. Thank you Eric”
What Spectrum customers report
Outages
Poor
9% mention
Billing
Poor
14% mention
Support
Poor
41% mention
Installation
Good
5% mention
Equipment
Poor
25% mention
“I had a service call with David today and he identified my issue right away. He installed a new cable line as the old one was not working. Thanks David! Great service from Spectrum”
“Be careful, they're ripping you off. I canceled it three months ago and they kept charging $101 every month.”
Reviews are shown exactly as posted on Google and link to the listing they came from. Star averages and counts are Google’s; the service rating and the subject grades are our reading of each review, refreshed monthly. How we do this.
Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in Bakersfield
All 22 product lines from the 8 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 22 plans
- StarlinkResidential Max 400 Mbps400 MbpsDownload80Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- SpectrumInternet Gig 1 Gig$60/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)1,000 MbpsDownload81Our score$60Per month~73%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload59Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- SpectrumInternet Premier 500 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days); limited-time offer; not available in all areas)500 MbpsDownload80Our score$40Per month~73%CoverageCable
- T-MobileT-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard400 MbpsDownload80Our score$35$50Per month~50.6%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload80Our score$45$60Per month~50.6%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload80Our score$55$70Per month~50.6%CoverageFixed Wireless
- Verizon5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)300 MbpsDownload72Our score$60Per month~52.1%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- AT&TAT&T Fiber 1 GIG speed$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 off for 12 months; full plan cost due until discount starts within 3 bills) · $150 Visa reward card1,000 MbpsDownload81Our score$50Per month~28%CoverageFiber
- AT&TAT&T Fiber 500Mbps$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers, $15/mo discount for 12 months applies after up to 3 bill cycles) · $100 Visa reward card500 MbpsDownload80Our score$50Per month~28%CoverageFiber
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Best Fit by Household Type in Bakersfield
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Spectrum Internet 100 for shared browsing, video calls, and streaming where its cable network reaches 73% of Bakersfield.
Its 100 Mbps tier reaches about 73% of the city, exceeding most wired alternatives.
Check first: Confirm Spectrum service at the address, especially outside its main cable footprint.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose AT&T fiber where available, especially the 1,000 Mbps tier reaching about 28% of Bakersfield.
Fiber offers symmetrical 1,000 Mbps service where available, supporting uploads, meetings, and cloud work.
Check first: AT&T fiber reaches about 28% for 1,000 Mbps, so verify the exact address.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Start with Starlink Residential 100, available everywhere in Bakersfield at 100 Mbps.
Starlink's 100 Mbps plan reaches every address, unlike limited wired and fixed-wireless footprints.
Check first: Satellite is available everywhere, but check the address for wired alternatives before choosing it.
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Start with Spectrum where fiber is available near campus-heavy areas.
Shared apartments need stable upload and download performance for Zoom, streaming, and concurrent device use.
Check first: Confirm your exact building is wired for the advertised plan tier before ordering.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code in Bakersfield
Westchester 93301
AT&T is currently the strongest option for Fastest fiber service.
AT&T reaches about 38% of Westchester with 5,000 Mbps fiber, while Spectrum reaches about 34% with cable.
East Bakersfield 93305
AT&T is currently the strongest option for Broadest local fiber choice.
AT&T reaches about 71% of East Bakersfield with 5,000 Mbps fiber, compared with Spectrum's 23% cable coverage.
Seven Oaks 93311
Spectrum is currently the strongest option for Widely available cable.
Spectrum reaches about 66% of Seven Oaks with cable, while AT&T 1,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 16%.
93304 93304
AT&T is currently the strongest option for High-speed fiber.
AT&T 5,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 56% of ZIP 93304, versus Spectrum cable at about 36%.
Bakersfield Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in Bakersfield, CA?
Spectrum is the best overall provider, offering cable up to 1,000 Mbps across about 73% of Bakersfield. AT&T is faster where available, with 5,000 Mbps fiber reaching about 22%, so check your address before choosing between broad availability and maximum speed.
What is the fastest internet in Bakersfield, CA?
AT&T offers the fastest internet where available: 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 22% of Bakersfield. Spectrum is the best overall choice, with 1,000 Mbps cable reaching about 73%, making it more broadly available.
Which internet provider covers the most of Bakersfield, CA?
Among non-satellite providers, AT&T and T-Mobile have the largest overall footprints at about 77% each; satellite service is available everywhere. AT&T's fastest 5,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 22%, while T-Mobile's 500 Mbps plans reach about 51%, so address-level eligibility still matters.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Bakersfield, CA?
The cheapest tied plans are Spectrum Internet 100 at $30/mo for 100 Mbps, reaching about 73%, and Mediacom Xtream Internet 300 at $30/mo for 300 Mbps, reaching about 1%. Spectrum's promotional rate lasts 12 months for new customers; Mediacom's lasts 24 months, then becomes $40/mo.
Can I get fiber internet in Bakersfield?
AT&T 1,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 28% of Bakersfield, while its 5,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 22%. Fiber availability varies by address, so verify the exact location rather than using AT&T's overall footprint.
What internet speed do I need in Bakersfield?
A 100 Mbps plan reaches about 73% through Spectrum and suits many households for browsing, calls, and streaming. Larger households, remote workers, or serious streamers can consider 1,000 Mbps Spectrum cable or AT&T fiber where those tiers reach the address.
Is internet widely available in Seven Oaks?
Spectrum cable reaches about 66% of Seven Oaks in ZIP 93311, while AT&T 1,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 16%. Check the exact address because neighborhood-level coverage does not guarantee service at every home.
How We Analyze Internet in Bakersfield
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
A state-wide percentile of each plan’s maximum advertised download speed against every option filed with the FCC in the state, all technologies on one scale. It is not a measured speed test.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Bakersfield report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Bakersfield
How We Calculate Speed Score
The Speed Score is a state-wide percentile from 0 to 100. It answers one question: of every internet option filed with the FCC in this state, across every technology, what share is slower than this plan’s maximum advertised download speed?
What goes in:
- The plan’s maximum advertised download speed, as the provider files it with the FCC and lists it for sale.
- Every other serviceable option in the state from the FCC Broadband Data Collection, counted by the census blocks it reaches.
Speed Score = share of the state’s filed options with a lower advertised download speed
A score of 85 means this plan’s advertised speed beats 85% of the options filed in the state. Fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite are all on the same scale, so a 1,000 Mbps plan scores the same whoever sells it.
What it is not: a measured speed test. It does not include latency, upload speed, reliability or congestion. Real throughput at an address varies with wiring, equipment and time of day.
How providers are ordered on this page: each provider’s tier scores are averaged across the census blocks it serves, then multiplied by the share of the city it reaches. Wired providers rank ahead of wireless-only ones, and satellite last, because their filings describe a signal footprint rather than a plant. The same rule sets the title and the 30-second verdict.
Data source: FCC National Broadband Map (Broadband Data Collection), republished roughly twice a year; provider plan lists checked monthly.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.