In Ridgecrest there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 36.86% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 12 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 Ridgecrest, CA.
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Ridgecrest, CA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Ridgecrest
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 Ridgecrest are not shown.
Ridgecrest Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ridgecrest is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 36.86% of Ridgecrest. 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 Ridgecrest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ridgecrest?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ridgecrest.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ridgecrest home can get up to 12 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 90 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 35.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ridgecrest.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Ridgecrest, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ridgecrest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ridgecrest you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 85.40% of Ridgecrest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.56% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.43% of Ridgecrest homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ridgecrest, along with details on where in Ridgecrest and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Ridgecrest, CA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 36.49%, or 11,339 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, south, southwest, southeast, west, north, and northwest Ridgecrest area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ridgecrest.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ridgecrest. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Ridgecrest. The fastest plan anyone in Ridgecrest can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ridgecrest customers is up to 12 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 96.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Ridgecrest 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 below average compared to other Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 96.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ridgecrest DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ridgecrest or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ridgecrest compare to the rest of California?
DSL internet speeds in Ridgecrest are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 12 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in California is 0.00% versus 36.86% in Ridgecrest.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ridgecrest 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
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