In Big Bear there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 18.40% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 65 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 DSL internet providers in Big Bear, CA.
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Big Bear, CA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Big Bear
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 Big Bear are not shown.
Big Bear 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 Big Bear is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 18.40% of Big Bear. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Big Bear above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Big Bear?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Big Bear.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Big Bear home can get up to 65 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 6.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.61% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Big Bear.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Big Bear, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Big Bear?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Big Bear you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.38% of Big Bear homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.20%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Big Bear homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Big Bear, along with details on where in Big Bear and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Big Bear, CA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 18.40%, or 352 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, east, and west Big Bear area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Big Bear.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Bear. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Big Bear. The fastest plan anyone in Big Bear can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Big Bear customers is up to 65 Mbps.
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- 36.6% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 40.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Big Bear download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Bear DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Bear is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 4.1 Mbps.
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- 36.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 43.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Big Bear DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Big Bear or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Big Bear compare to the rest of California?
DSL internet speeds in Big Bear are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 65 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in California is 0.00% versus 18.40% in Big Bear.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Big Bear are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Sugarloaf, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Big Bear City, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Big Bear Lake, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fawnskin, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Seven Oaks, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Angelus Oaks, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Martin, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rimrock, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pioneertown, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Arrowhead, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Big Pine, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Waverly, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsboro, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dolan Springs, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Superior, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gilbert, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Abbeville, MS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Glenford, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rock Port, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Richfield, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds