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Spectrum vs Frontier in Long Beach
Frontier delivers faster symmetrical fiber where it reaches, but Spectrum’s cable covers roughly 90% of Long Beach versus Frontier’s 76%.
Frontier’s fiber is the clear performance winner in Long Beach, with symmetrical speeds up to 7000 Mbps where available and a 99/100 speed score that beats Spectrum’s 86. But Spectrum reaches about 90% of the city versus Frontier’s roughly 76%, so availability often decides it for you. Prices are effectively tied at about $30/mo. Choose Frontier if fiber reaches your block and you want top upload speeds; choose Spectrum for wider coverage and reliable, well-rounded cable.
At a glance
Spectrum vs. Frontier, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum |
Cable | 1 Gig 35 Mbps upload |
90% | $30/mo | Widest availability |
| Frontier |
Fiber | 7 Gig 7 Gig upload |
76% | $29.99/mo | Top fiber speeds |
Coverage map
Two different questions, two views. Top speed shows who offers the faster plan where you can actually get it. Coverage shows who reaches more of each ZIP. Or pick a single provider to see just its footprint.
Neighborhood breakdown
Coverage in Long Beach shifts block to block, and Frontier’s fiber footprint (~76%) is patchier than Spectrum’s cable (~90%). In some neighborhoods fiber is available and Frontier is the easy pick; in others only Spectrum reaches the address. Always check both at your exact street before deciding.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed Score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Frontier | Spectrum | Frontier | Spectrum | Frontier | |||
| 90813 | Central Long Beach, Washington, Cambodia Town, St. Mary | 89% | 78% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 87 | 95 | Frontier |
| 90805 | North Long Beach, Bixby Knolls (north), Coolidge Triangle, Grant | 98% | 73% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 88 | 94 | Frontier |
| 90804 | Circle Area, Zaferia, Alamitos Heights | 94% | 92% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 88 | 98 | Frontier |
| 90806 | Wrigley, Willmore City, Poly High area, Central Long Beach | 94% | 90% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 88 | 97 | Frontier |
| 90803 | Belmont Shore, Naples, Belmont Heights, Peninsula | 98% | 92% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 88 | 98 | Frontier |
| 90815 | Los Altos, Park Estates, Stearns Park, University Park Estates | 94% | 90% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 88 | 97 | Frontier |
| 90808 | El Dorado Park, Plaza, Carson Park, Los Altos | 95% | 93% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 88 | 98 | Frontier |
| 90810 | Westside, West Long Beach, Carmelitos, Hamilton | 92% | 70% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 87 | 93 | Frontier |
| 90807 | Bixby Knolls, California Heights, Los Cerritos, Virginia Country Club | 90% | 85% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 87 | 96 | Frontier |
| 90802 | Downtown Long Beach, East Village Arts District, Alamitos Beach, The Pike | 84% | 59% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 86 | 91 | Frontier |
| 90814 | Bluff Heights, Bluff Park, Rose Park, Belmont Heights (west) | 96% | 92% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 88 | 98 | Frontier |
| 90801 | Downtown Long Beach (PO Box), Central Long Beach | 89% | 54% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 87 | 90 | Frontier |
| 90832 | Downtown Long Beach (PO Box) | 65% | 30% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 82 | 85 | Frontier |
| 90853 | Downtown Long Beach (PO Box) | 100% | 98% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 89 | 99 | Frontier |
Speed Score (0–100) blends each provider’s coverage and top speed in that specific ZIP, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
Which is better for…
The right pick comes down to what you actually do online.
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
is Frontier fiber available at my address in Long Beach?
Frontier fiber reaches roughly 76% of Long Beach, while Spectrum cable covers about 90%, so Frontier may not reach every block. Enter your exact street address on both providers’ sites to confirm which service is actually available before you plan around it.
which is cheaper, Spectrum or Frontier in Long Beach?
They’re nearly tied, with Spectrum at $30/mo and Frontier at $29.99/mo. These are promotional starting rates, so before signing, confirm the post-promo price, any equipment fees, and whether a contract is required so you know what you’ll actually pay long term.
is Spectrum or Frontier faster, and is it enough for 4K and working from home?
Frontier is faster, offering symmetrical speeds up to 7000/7000 Mbps and a 99/100 speed score versus Spectrum’s up to 1000/35 Mbps and 86/100, where available. Both handle 4K streaming easily, but if you upload large files or video-call heavily, Frontier’s symmetrical fiber is the stronger WFH choice.