LANCASTER, CA INTERNET
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Shop and compare 9 internet providers for Lancaster, CA
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedFiber is the option to want in Lancaster, although it reaches fewer addresses than cable. Race Communications reaches 30.6% of the city overall, with up to 10,000/10,000 Mbps fiber available to about 24%, while Frontier reaches 32.1%, with up to 7,000/7,000 Mbps fiber available to about 17%. Those symmetrical speeds are genuinely useful for heavy work-from-home, big uploads, competitive gaming, and homes packed with devices, so check your address for fiber first. Race is the standout in West Lancaster, ZIP 93534, where its 10,000/10,000 Mbps fiber covers 67.7%, and East Lancaster, ZIP 93535, where it covers 59.5%. Spectrum is the broader everyday choice, reaching 55.6% citywide, with its up to 1,000/1,000 Mbps tier at about 39% and up to 1,000/35 Mbps at about 26%; for streaming, browsing, and video calls, do you actually need multi-gig fiber, or is cable the smarter, cheaper call? North Lancaster, ZIP 93536, leans toward Frontier fiber, while students near Antelope Valley College or the CSUB Antelope Valley Campus should watch for apartments still wired with old copper. Verizon reaches 49.2% with fixed wireless, and T-Mobile 50.4%, useful budget backups. If wired service misses your exact home, Starlink is the satellite fallback, especially toward rural edges. Check every address, including Desert View Highlands, and confirm an apartment unit is actually wired for fiber.
Best plan here: 5G Home Plus — faster than 87% of all internet options in California
- 5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless1,000 MbpsDownload87Our score$45Per month
- 5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload80Our score$35Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Lancaster
5G fixed wireless is an adequate choice for everyday browsing, streaming, and work, with Verizon’s 5G Home Plus offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for a strong Speed Score of 87, above Lancaster’s 71 average. Its 5G Home plan offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 80, and both plans reach 47.0% of the city. Verizon covers 49.2% of Lancaster overall, but service is address-specific, so check whether 5G Home is available at your exact location.
About Verizon
5G fixed wireless is adequate for everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls, with Verizon’s 5G Home Plus offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo, and 5G Home offering up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload for $35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo. Verizon reaches 49.2% of Lancaster, while each plan is available to 47.0%, so check your exact address and compare any faster wired options first, since fixed wireless performance can vary.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Internet 2 Gig — faster than 94% of all internet options in California
- Internet 2 GigCable2,000 MbpsDownload94Our score$80Per month
- Internet Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/moCable1,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$60Per month
- Internet Premier$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $50/moCable500 MbpsDownload80Our score$40Per month
- Internet AdvantageCable100 MbpsDownload58Our score$30Per month
Source: Spectrum official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Lancaster
Spectrum’s up to 2,000 Mbps Internet 2 Gig plan can comfortably handle 4K streaming, online gaming, video calls, and many connected devices at once, earning a 94/100 Speed Score. Its cable service is a reliable choice and scores well above Lancaster’s 71 average top-speed score. Spectrum reaches 55.6% of the city, but the Internet 2 Gig tier is available to 39.0%, so check your exact address before counting on the top speed.
About Spectrum
Spectrum offers cable internet up to 2,000 Mbps, which is excellent for multiple 4K streams, gaming, video calls, and busy households. It reaches 55.6% of Lancaster overall, but each listed cable plan is available to 39.0% of the city, so check your exact address first; where available, the 500 Mbps and faster options are excellent, while the 100 Mbps tier may feel limiting for modern households.
Available Plans
Cable
Cable
Fiber
Fiber
Race Communications
Speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Faster than 100% of all internet options in California
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Lancaster
Race Communications is a top-tier option in Lancaster, with fiber as the connection to want where it reaches your address. Its up to 10,000 Mbps fiber plan earns a 100/100 Speed Score and reaches 23.9% of the city, while its up to 1,000 Mbps fiber plan scores 91/100 and reaches 8.5%, both above Lancaster’s 71 average top speed score. Race Communications covers 30.6% of the city overall, so check your exact address to confirm that its excellent fiber service is available.
About Race Communications
Race Communications is an excellent option where its fiber reaches, though it covers 30.6% of Lancaster overall. Its fiber lineup includes up to 10000 Mbps both ways with a Speed Score of 100/100 reaching 23.9% of census blocks, and up to 1000 Mbps both ways with a 91/100 score reaching 8.5%, so check your exact address before counting on service.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber 7 Gig — faster than 99% of all internet options in California
- Fiber 7 GigFiber7,000 MbpsDownload99Our score$109.99Per month
- Fiber 5 GigFiber5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$89.99Per month
- Fiber 2 GigFiber2,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$64.99Per month
- Fiber 1 GigFiber1,000 MbpsDownload91Our score$49.99Per month
- Fiber 500Fiber500 MbpsDownload80Our score$29.99Per month
- Fiber 200Fiber200 MbpsDownload80Our score$29.99Per month
Source: Frontier official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Lancaster
Fiber 7 Gig offers up to 7,000 Mbps both ways with a Speed Score of 99/100, easily handling multiple 4K streams, competitive gaming, large uploads, and busy connected homes. Frontier’s fiber is a top-tier option in Lancaster, with scores from 80/100 on Fiber 200 and Fiber 500 up to 99/100, well above the city’s 71 average. Availability is address-dependent: Fiber 7 Gig reaches 17.0% of Lancaster, while Frontier overall reaches 32.1%, so check whether fiber reaches your exact address.
About Frontier
Frontier’s headline Fiber 7 Gig plan offers up to 7000 Mbps both ways, easily handling multiple 4K streams, online gaming, large downloads, and demanding work-from-home use. Fiber is the connection to want, but availability is address-dependent: Frontier reaches 32.1% of Lancaster overall, while its listed fiber plans are each available to 17.0% of the city, so check your exact address before counting on these excellent options.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: AT&T Fiber 5 GIG — faster than 80% of all internet options in California
- AT&T Fiber 5 GIG$95/mo for the first 12 months, then $135/moFiber5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$95Per month
- AT&T Fiber 1 GIG$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $90/moFiber1,000 MbpsDownload91Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 500$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $75/moFiber500 MbpsDownload80Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Internet Air$55/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload80Our score$55Per month
- AT&T Fiber 300$35/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/moFiber300 MbpsDownload80Our score$35Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Lancaster
At $35/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/mo, AT&T Fiber 300 offers up to 300 Mbps both ways with Speed Score 80, making it an excellent choice for the price. AT&T also offers top-tier fiber options, including up to 1,000 Mbps both ways with Speed Score 91 and up to 5,000 Mbps both ways with Speed Score 98, but each fiber plan reaches only 0.4% of Lancaster, while Internet Air reaches 36.4% with up to 300 Mbps and Speed Score 80. AT&T covers 41.9% of the city overall, so check your exact address for fiber first, since fiber is the connection to want where available.
About AT&T
AT&T offers impressive value where its fiber is available: introductory prices from $35 to $95 per month buy up to 300 to 5,000 Mbps, including symmetrical speeds, but those fiber plans reach only 0.4% of Lancaster. Across AT&T’s 41.9% citywide coverage, the main alternative is Internet Air, a fixed wireless plan with up to 300 Mbps for $55 per month, then $60, which is adequate but may be less dependable for demanding modern use, so check your exact address for fiber first because it is the option to want.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Amplified Home Internet — faster than 80% of all internet options in California
- Amplified Home Internet$60/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload80Our score$60Per month
- All-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload80Our score$70Per month
- Rely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless354 MbpsDownload80Our score$50Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Lancaster
Households that need strong everyday performance for streaming, remote work, and multiple devices may find T-Mobile’s 5G fixed wireless service competitive, with up to 498 Mbps and a Speed Score of 80, above Lancaster’s 71 average. The Rely plan offers up to 354 Mbps, while Amplified and All-In offer up to 498 Mbps, and all three plans reach the same 12.7% of the city. T-Mobile’s overall coverage is 50.4% of Lancaster, so verify your exact address because the listed plans may not be available throughout that footprint.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a good fit for households that want fast home internet without a wired connection, with its Amplified Home Internet offering up to 498 Mbps for $60/mo promotional pricing and a Speed Score of 80/100. The 5G fixed wireless plans are available to only 12.7% of Lancaster, even though T-Mobile reaches 50.4% of the city overall, so check your exact address and compare wired options first if available, since fixed wireless can be less consistent than cable or fiber.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential – Max — faster than 70% of all internet options in California
- Residential – MaxSatellite400 MbpsDownload70Our score$130Per month
- Residential – 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload46Our score$85Per month
- Residential – 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload46Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Lancaster
Satellite internet can reach homes that wired connections miss, but its higher latency may affect gaming, video calls, and other real-time activities. Starlink reaches 100.0% of Lancaster, with Residential – Max offering up to 400 Mbps for $130/mo and a 70/100 speed score, while the 200 Mbps and 100 Mbps plans score 46/100. Because its top score is below Lancaster’s 71 average and satellite has limited performance compared with wired alternatives, check what else is available at your exact address first.
About Starlink
Satellite internet reaches 100.0% of Lancaster, making Starlink a practical fallback for everyday browsing, streaming, and work, with speeds up to 400 Mbps, though its higher latency can affect gaming and video calls. Its Residential Max plan costs $130/mo, while lower-cost plans offer up to 200 Mbps for $85/mo or up to 100 Mbps for $55/mo, so check your exact address for faster cable or fiber options first, since wired service is usually more responsive.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Elite — slower than 71% of all internet options in California
- Elite$64.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $89.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload29Our score$64.99Per month
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload29Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload4Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload1Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Lancaster
At $64.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $89.99/mo, Elite is the better value than Fusion for the same up to 100 Mbps satellite speed, but its 29/100 Speed Score reflects limited performance. HughesNet reaches 100.0% of Lancaster, yet satellite connections typically have higher latency, so consider checking what other providers offer at your exact address, especially compared with the city’s average top speed score of 71. For addresses wired providers miss, HughesNet can be a practical fallback, while Select and Lite trade speed down to up to 50 Mbps and 25 Mbps for lower introductory prices.
About HughesNet
At $64.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $89.99/mo, HughesNet’s Elite plan buys up to 100 Mbps over satellite, with a below-average Speed Score of 29/100. Its satellite service reaches 100.0% of Lancaster, but satellite is best treated as a fallback for addresses without wired service, so check whether faster cable or fiber options are available at your exact address first.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 96% of all internet options in California
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload4Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload1Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Lancaster
Viasat is best viewed as a fallback option in Lancaster rather than a top-performing choice. Viasat Essentials offers up to 55 Mbps down and 4 Mbps up with a Speed Score of 4/100, while Viasat Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps down and 4 Mbps up with a score of 1/100; both satellite plans are available to 100.0% of the city. Since these scores are well below Lancaster’s average top speed score of 71, check what other providers offer at your address first, especially for low-latency activities.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is mainly a fallback option in Lancaster, so check for faster wired internet at your address first. It reaches 100.0% of the city with satellite plans, including Viasat Essentials with up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month and Viasat Unleashed with up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99 per month, but their Speed Scores of 4/100 and 1/100 make them less suitable for demanding modern use.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Gso Satellite
Every plan available in Lancaster
All 29 product lines from 8 providers that actually serve this city, with the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 29 plans
- StarlinkResidential – Max400 MbpsDownload70Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload46Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload46Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Verizon5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload87Our score$45$70Per month~47%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- Verizon5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo300 MbpsDownload80Our score$35$60Per month~47%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- SpectrumInternet 2 Gig2,000 MbpsDownload94Our score$80Per month~39%CoverageCable
- SpectrumInternet Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$60$70Per month~39%CoverageCable
- SpectrumInternet Premier$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $50/mo500 MbpsDownload80Our score$40$50Per month~39%CoverageCable
- AT&TAT&T Internet Air$55/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo300 MbpsDownload80Our score$55$60Per month~36.4%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- HughesNetElite$64.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $89.99/mo100 MbpsDownload29Our score$64.99$89.99Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
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 Lancaster
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Check Race Communications fiber first; choose Spectrum cable if your West or East Lancaster address misses fiber.
Race fiber reaches 30.6% citywide, while Spectrum cable reaches 55.6% for a broader fallback.
Check first: ZIP-level availability varies sharply, so verify the exact address before comparing plans.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Check Race or Frontier fiber first, then Spectrum cable when fiber is unavailable.
Race's 10 Gig fiber reaches about 24%; Frontier's 7 Gig fiber reaches about 17% citywide.
Check first: Top fiber speeds are not available across each provider's entire footprint.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Seek fiber first for symmetric uploads; use Spectrum cable where fiber does not reach.
Race and Frontier list symmetric 10,000/10,000 and 7,000/7,000 Mbps fiber tiers, respectively.
Check first: Confirm the specific fiber tier at your address; its footprint is smaller than provider coverage.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Check for fiber first; if wired service misses your home, use Starlink as the satellite fallback.
Starlink reaches 100.0% citywide; Frontier and Race reach 32.1% and 30.6% citywide overall.
Check first: Satellite is broadly available, but check fiber before accepting a lower-quality fallback.
Top ZIP-Level Insights in Lancaster
West Lancaster
Race Communications is currently the strongest option for 10 Gig fiber households.
Race fiber reaches 67.7% in West Lancaster's ZIP 93534, including the 10,000/10,000 Mbps tier.
East Lancaster
Race Communications is currently the strongest option for High-speed fiber homes.
Race's 10,000/10,000 Mbps fiber reaches 59.5% in East Lancaster's ZIP 93535.
North Lancaster
Frontier is currently the strongest option for Symmetric fiber service.
North Lancaster's ZIP 93536 lists Frontier fiber at 27.6%, narrowly ahead of Spectrum cable at 25.4%.
ZIP 93584
Race Communications is currently the strongest option for Widely available 10 Gig fiber.
Race fiber reaches 87.1% in ZIP 93584, the strongest listed fiber share among these Lancaster ZIPs.
Internet providers near Lancaster
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Lancaster, check the neighboring market directly.
Lancaster Internet FAQs
What's the fastest internet provider in Lancaster, CA?
Race Communications is the fastest, offering up to 10,000/10,000 Mbps where available, and that fiber tier reaches about 24% of Lancaster. Check your address first for Race fiber; Frontier offers up to 7,000/7,000 Mbps where available, with that tier reaching about 17%.
Can I get fiber in Lancaster, CA?
Yes—Race Communications and Frontier offer fiber, while their providers reach 30.6% and 32.1% of Lancaster overall, respectively. Race's 10,000 Mbps and 1,000 Mbps fiber tiers reach about 24% and 8%, while Frontier's 7,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 17%, so check your address first.
What's the cheapest internet plan in Lancaster, CA?
Frontier has the lowest advertised promotional starting rate at $29.99/mo among listed plans. Its 7,000/7,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 17% of Lancaster, while Spectrum follows at an advertised promotional starting rate of $30/mo, so verify availability first.
What internet speed do I need for gaming and streaming in Lancaster?
For gaming and streaming, check for a 1,000/1,000 Mbps tier first; Lancaster also has up to 10,000/10,000 Mbps where available. Race's 1,000/1,000 fiber reaches about 8%, while Spectrum's 1,000/1,000 cable reaches about 39%, making an address check essential.
What internet is available in West Lancaster?
In West Lancaster's ZIP 93534, Race Communications fiber reaches 67.7% for up to 10,000/10,000 Mbps. That makes fiber the first address-check option there; Spectrum's 1,000/1,000 Mbps cable reaches 11.4% in the same ZIP.
How We Analyze Internet in Lancaster
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
Our proprietary score weights technology type (fiber=100%, cable=85%, etc.) with download (70%) and upload (30%) speeds, ranked as a state percentile.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Lancaster report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Lancaster
How We Calculate Speed Score
Our Speed Score is a state-level percentile ranking (0-100) that shows how a provider’s service compares to all other internet options available in your state.
The Formula:
We calculate a raw performance score using:
Technology Factor × (Download Speed × 70% + Upload Speed × 30%)
Technology Factors:
Not all connections are equal. We weight each technology based on real-world reliability and performance:
- Fiber: 100% – Fastest, most reliable technology
- Cable: 85% – High speeds, shared neighborhood bandwidth
- Fixed Wireless (Licensed): 70% – Dedicated spectrum, weather-dependent
- Copper/DSL: 65% – Distance-limited, aging infrastructure
- Fixed Wireless (Unlicensed): 60% – Shared spectrum, variable performance
- Satellite (LEO): 40% – Low-earth orbit (e.g., Starlink), higher latency
- Satellite (GEO): 15% – Geostationary orbit, significant latency
Percentile Ranking:
After calculating raw scores, we rank every service option in your state by geographic coverage (census blocks served). A score of 85 means this service performs better than 85% of all internet options available in your state.
Data Source: FCC National Broadband Map data, updated twice a year.
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.