In Kern County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 92.81% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Kern County, CA.
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Kern County, CA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Kern County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Kern County are not shown.
Kern County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Kern County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 92.81% of Kern County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Kern County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Kern County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Kern County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Kern County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 92.81% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Kern County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kern County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.77% of Kern County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.35% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.70%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.14% of Kern County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kern County, along with details on where in Kern County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Kern County, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 86.89%, or 789,992 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, southeast, south, and southwest Kern County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kern County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Kern County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Kern County, CA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 5.16%, or 46,931 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Kern County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kern County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Kern County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kern County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Kern County compare to the rest of California?
Cable internet speeds in Kern County are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in California is 0.00% versus 92.81% in Kern County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kern County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Coconino County, AZ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sandoval County, NM: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Potter County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Carson County, TX: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Wheeler County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Beckham County, OK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Washita County, OK: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Canadian County, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland County, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Fresno County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Westchester County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Duval County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ventura County, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds