Long Beach, CA Internet
Internet Providers in Long Beach, CA
Compare every internet provider in Long Beach, 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 90% of the city. If Frontier’s fiber reaches your address, it is the faster choice, with speeds up to 7,000/7,000 Mbps reaching about 54% of Long Beach. Where Spectrum does not reach, AT&T is the broadest backup, mostly fixed wireless across about 53% of the city, with its fastest common fixed wireless tier reaching up to 100 Mbps in about 17%.
Locally, Frontier fiber is especially dominant in Belmont Shore and 90804, while Bixby Knolls and 90801 also show substantial Frontier coverage. Wrigley leans heavily toward Frontier fiber too, though much of it is listed at up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps rather than the top tier. California Heights and student apartments near California State University, Long Beach or Long Beach City College can differ sharply from nearby homes, and some addresses may still be stuck with older DSL or copper infrastructure. T-Mobile, Verizon, and Starry Inc are worth checking for fixed wireless, especially for students needing dependable Zoom, streaming, and gaming, but coverage changes street by street, so confirm the exact address before choosing.
Best Internet Providers in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach
Spectrum’s headline Speed Score of 81/100 reflects up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, enough for 4K streaming, gaming, video calls, and multiple connected users. As a cable service, it is a solid, reliable choice, and its score is above Long Beach’s city average of 62. The Internet Gig plan is available to about 90% of the city, so confirm your address to make sure the advertised plan and speeds are offered there.
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 fastest option is cable Internet Gig with up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, which is excellent for streaming, video calls, gaming, and households with many connected devices. Its cable plans are strong options and are available to about 90% of Long Beach, although availability is address-dependent, so check your exact address before choosing the 500 Mbps or 100 Mbps fallback if you need consistently fast service.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber 7 Gig — faster than 98% of all internet options in California
- Fiber 7 Gig$124.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, maintain service 365 days for Samsung credit) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo codeFiber7,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$124.99Per month
- Fiber 5 Gig$104.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher, maintain service for 365 days) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo codeFiber5,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$104.99Per month
- Fiber 2 Gig$79.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo codeFiber2,000 MbpsDownload91Our score$79.99Per month
- Fiber 1 Gig$64.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig plan) · $400 Best Buy promo code for Samsung productsFiber1,000 MbpsDownload81Our score$64.99Per month
- Fiber 500$44.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher for Samsung credit) · $400 Best Buy promo code for Samsung productsFiber500 MbpsDownload80Our score$44.99Per month
- Fiber 200$29.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher for Samsung credit) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo codeFiber200 MbpsDownload59Our score$29.99Per month
Source: Frontier 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 Long Beach
Frontier’s headline Speed Score of 98/100 comes with up to 7000 Mbps symmetrical fiber service, enough for many simultaneous 4K streams, fast uploads, gaming, and demanding connected households. This top-tier fiber is an excellent choice and ranks above the city average of 62, but the Fiber 7 Gig plan is available to about 54% of Long Beach, so verify that fiber 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 Frontier
Frontier’s Fiber 7 Gig offers up to 7000 Mbps both ways, easily handling large downloads, 4K streaming, video calls, and many connected devices at once; it is available to about 54% of Long Beach. Frontier is an excellent option where its fiber reaches your address, with Fiber 5 Gig offering up to 5000 Mbps both ways and about 75% city availability, but check your exact address because fiber availability varies.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Best plan here: Starry Gigabit — faster than 81% of all internet options in California
- Starry Gigabit$45/mo promotional rate, then $50/moFixed Wireless1,000 MbpsDownload81Our score$45Per month
- Starry 500$40/mo promotional rate, then $45/moFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload80Our score$40Per month
- Starry Internet 300 MbpsFixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload72Our score$30Per month
Source: Starry Inc 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 Long Beach
Starry is a competitive choice in Long Beach, with its fixed wireless service scoring 81/100, above the city average of 62. The Starry Gigabit plan offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload for $45/mo promotional pricing, then $50/mo, but it reaches only about 21% of the city, so confirm your address and remember that fixed wireless can be more variable than fiber or cable.
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 Starry Inc
Starry Inc is a strong option for fast, affordable internet where its fixed wireless network reaches your address, though coverage is limited to about 21% of Long Beach. Starry Gigabit offers up to 1000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload for $45 per month initially, while Starry 500 provides up to 500 Mbps download and 250 Mbps upload for $40 per month, but fixed wireless can be less consistent than fiber or cable, so check your address before choosing.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps — faster than 72% of all internet options in California
Badge = fastest plan reaching at least 5% of the city. AT&T Internet 5 GIG speed scores higher but reaches ~3%.
- 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 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
- 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
Source: AT&T 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 Long Beach
At $50/mo for 12 months, AT&T Fiber 1 GIG offers up to 1,000 Mbps both ways, a $150 reward card, and a Speed Score of 81/100, making it a top-tier option for demanding households. AT&T’s overall Speed Score is 72/100, above Long Beach’s city average of 62. Fiber availability is limited to about 4% of the city, so your address may instead qualify for AT&T Internet Air at up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, which has a lower Speed Score of 72/100.
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 strong value where its fiber is available, including up to 1,000 Mbps both ways for $50 per month or up to 300 Mbps both ways for $35 per month, while Internet Air costs $40 per month for up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload. Fiber has excellent performance, but it is available to only about 4% of Long Beach, while the fixed wireless option reaches about 49% and is adequate for many households but may be less consistent for demanding modern use, so check your address for fiber first.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Copper
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 Long Beach
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service is a solid option for everyday streaming, video calls, and browsing, with speeds up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload. Its 5G Home plan earns a 72/100 Speed Score, above Long Beach’s 62 average, but fixed wireless can vary by location and is available to about 63% of the city, so confirm service at your 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 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 everyday use, though performance can vary more than with wired service. This plan is available at about 63% of Long Beach addresses and costs $60 per month for 12 months with Auto Pay and a qualifying postpaid mobile unlimited plan, so check your address and compare any fiber or cable options first if you need the most consistent performance.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed 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 Long Beach
Homes seeking affordable internet for streaming, remote work, and everyday use can consider T-Mobile Rely Home Internet, offering up to 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload for $35/mo. Its fixed-wireless service has an 80/100 Speed Score, above the city average of 62, making it a competitive option, though performance can be more variable than wired service. The plan is available to about 62% of Long Beach, so check your address before choosing it, especially if you need the consistency of fiber or cable.
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 good fit for households that want strong everyday performance without needing fiber, with fixed wireless plans offering up to 500 Mbps download and a Speed Score of 80/100. The Rely, Amplified, and All-In plans are available to about 62% of Long Beach, but service depends on your address and requires a qualifying bundle with a postpaid voice line, so check availability before choosing it.
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 Long Beach
Satellite internet can support streaming, browsing, and many work-from-home needs, with Starlink’s Residential Max offering up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload, though higher latency may affect gaming and some video calls. Its 80/100 Speed Score is above Long Beach’s city average of 62, making it competitive on advertised performance, while satellite remains less responsive than fiber or cable. Residential Max is listed as available to 100.0% of Long Beach, but confirm service at your address and consider other available options if low latency is a priority.
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 homes that wired providers may miss, and Starlink’s Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for demanding everyday use, though satellite latency can affect gaming and video calls. Starlink covers about 100% of Long Beach with this plan, but because satellite is generally more limited than fiber or cable, check your address for faster wired options first; the 200 Mbps and 100 Mbps plans are available citywide as well, but may be less suitable for busy households.
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 Long Beach
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 21/100 Speed Score is below Long Beach’s city average of 62. Satellite’s higher latency and more limited performance make it worth checking other providers available at your address first, although Fusion is available to 100.0% 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 HughesNet
HughesNet costs $39.99 to $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, then $49.99 to $119.99, but that price buys satellite service ranging from up to 25 Mbps to up to 100 Mbps, with below-average speeds and potentially high latency. It reaches 100.0% of Long Beach, making it a broad fallback, but check your address for faster fiber or cable options first, since satellite may not be sufficient for demanding modern needs.
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 Long Beach
Viasat is a limited-performance satellite option compared with alternatives in Long Beach, with a provider Speed Score of 18/100 versus the city average of 62. Its Viasat Essentials plan offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, with availability at 100% of the city, while Viasat Unleashed is slower at up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload and scores 13/100. Because satellite service can have higher latency and real-world performance varies by address, check what other options are available at yours before choosing.
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 reasonable fallback for basic connectivity, but you should check for faster options first because its satellite plans are below average, with Viasat Essentials offering up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month and a Speed Score of 18/100. Coverage reaches 100% of Long Beach, but satellite service can have high latency and may not be sufficient for demanding streaming, gaming, or multiple users, while Viasat Unleashed is slower at up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99 per month.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Internet Provider Reviews in Long Beach, CA
We read 237 recent Google reviews of Long Beach listings for Spectrum and Frontier and sorted each one by what it is about. Store visits and phone-plan reviews are set aside.
What Spectrum customers report
Outages
Very poor
8% mention
Speed
Poor
5% mention
Billing
Very poor
19% mention
Support
Very poor
59% mention
Installation
Poor
6% mention
Equipment
Poor
38% mention
“I went in to get cable and Internet I dealt with Lux. He was very professional, very friendly and patience. I had a lot of questions and he answered all my questions so I didn’t have to stay a long time. I told him what I want and he He told me the deals I chose what I wanted and then I was out of there. I was very happy about the time that I was there. Great service.”
“Wouldn’t let me return my equipment even thought it is authorized to return at this location. Super rude.”
What Frontier customers report
Outages
Very poor
37% mention
Billing
Very poor
25% mention
Support
Very poor
65% mention
Installation
Very poor
18% mention
Equipment
Very poor
19% mention
Cancelling
Very poor
13% mention
“Service was not working. Called customer service and they resolved the issue quickly.”
“Challenging week for Frontier in HB. Internet has worked poorly all week and this morning 8 am area 17- N HB- complete outage .. As of 14.31 pm this afternoon still not resolved. Called Frontier to understand scope of issue, wait time an hour and their chat bot did not work either. Not pleased”
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 Long Beach
All 29 product lines from the 9 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 29 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~90.1%CoverageCable
- 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~90.1%CoverageCable
- FrontierFiber 5 Gig$104.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher, maintain service for 365 days) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo code5,000 MbpsDownload95Our score$104.99Per month~75%CoverageFiber
- FrontierFiber 2 Gig$79.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo code2,000 MbpsDownload91Our score$79.99Per month~75%CoverageFiber
- FrontierFiber 1 Gig$64.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig plan) · $400 Best Buy promo code for Samsung products1,000 MbpsDownload81Our score$64.99Per month~75%CoverageFiber
- FrontierFiber 500$44.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, Fiber 1 Gig or higher for Samsung credit) · $400 Best Buy promo code for Samsung products500 MbpsDownload80Our score$44.99Per month~75%CoverageFiber
- StarlinkResidential 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload59Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- FrontierFiber 7 Gig$124.99/mo for 12 months (new customers, maintain service 365 days for Samsung credit) · $400 Samsung / Best Buy promo code7,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$124.99Per month~54.2%CoverageFiber
- 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~62.2%CoverageFixed Wireless
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Compare Long Beach providers head-to-head
See how Long Beach’s providers stack up against each other — speed, coverage, price, and who wins block by block.
Best Fit by Household Type in Long Beach
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Spectrum Internet 100 for 100 Mbps where its roughly 90% footprint reaches your address.
Its 100 Mbps tier reaches about 90% of Long Beach, supporting shared streaming and coursework.
Check first: Confirm Spectrum availability because its footprint does not cover every address.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose Frontier fiber where available, especially Fiber 500 or Fiber 1 Gig.
Frontier's 5,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 75% of Long Beach, offering strong capacity for video calls.
Check first: Frontier's 7,000 Mbps tier reaches only about 54% of the city.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Frontier Fiber 7 Gig where available for the city's fastest listed connection.
Its 7,000/7,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 54% of Long Beach.
Check first: Verify fiber availability at your address before choosing the 7 Gig tier.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Choose satellite when wired options miss your address; Starlink Residential 100 Mbps is available everywhere.
Starlink reaches every Long Beach address, while Frontier and Spectrum have incomplete footprints.
Check first: Satellite availability is broad, but wired alternatives may offer higher speeds where reachable.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code in Long Beach
Belmont Shore 90803
Frontier is currently the strongest option for Fastest fiber access.
Frontier reaches about 93% of 90803 with fiber, including the 7,000/7,000 Mbps tier.
ZIP 90804
Frontier is currently the strongest option for Broad fiber availability.
Frontier reaches about 92% of 90804 with 7,000/7,000 Mbps fiber.
ZIP 90805
Frontier is currently the strongest option for High-speed fiber.
Frontier reaches about 73% of 90805 with 7,000/7,000 Mbps fiber, while AT&T fiber reaches about 4%.
Wrigley 90806
Frontier is currently the strongest option for Multi-gigabit service.
Frontier reaches about 90% of Wrigley's 90806 ZIP, split between 5,000 and 7,000 Mbps fiber tiers.
Internet providers near Long Beach
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Long Beach, check the neighboring market directly.
Long Beach Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in Long Beach, CA?
Spectrum is the best overall provider, with cable up to 1,000 Mbps reaching about 90% of Long Beach. Frontier is faster where available, offering 7,000/7,000 Mbps fiber to about 54% of the city, so check your address before choosing it.
What is the fastest internet in Long Beach, CA?
Frontier is the fastest internet in Long Beach where it is available: fiber up to 7,000/7,000 Mbps, reaching about 54% of the city. Spectrum reaches far more homes at up to 1,000 Mbps.
Which internet provider covers the most of Long Beach, CA?
Spectrum has the largest non-satellite footprint, reaching about 90% of Long Beach with cable service. Satellite providers are available everywhere, but Spectrum is the broadest widely listed wired option for addresses that want cable speeds.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Long Beach, CA?
Frontier Fiber 200 is the cheapest plan at a promotional $29.99/mo for 12 months, offering 200 Mbps and reaching about 75% of Long Beach. The promotion is for new customers with Fiber 1 Gig or higher for Samsung credit, so confirm eligibility and address availability.
Can I get fiber internet in Long Beach?
Frontier's 7,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 54% of Long Beach, while its 5,000 Mbps tier reaches about 75%. AT&T fiber is much narrower, with its 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, and 1,000 Mbps tiers reaching about 4%, so address-level checking is essential.
What internet speed do I need in Long Beach?
A 500 Mbps plan is a practical target for many Long Beach households, and Spectrum's 500 Mbps tier reaches about 90% of the city. Larger shared households, frequent streamers, or remote workers can consider Frontier fiber tiers up to 7,000 Mbps where available.
Is Frontier fiber available in Belmont Shore?
Frontier fiber reaches about 93% of Belmont Shore's 90803 ZIP, including the 7,000/7,000 Mbps tier. That makes Belmont Shore one of the strongest local areas for Frontier, but individual addresses still require verification before selecting the fastest plan.
How We Analyze Internet in Long Beach
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 Long Beach report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Long Beach
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.