In Big Bear there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 98.38% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,298 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 Fiber internet providers in Big Bear, CA.
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Big Bear, CA Availability Maps
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.38% of Big Bear. Areas in green have fiber 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 fiber internet in Big Bear?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Big Bear.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Big Bear home can get up to 1,298 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 29.27% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 69.11% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Big Bear.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Big Bear, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fiber 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, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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 Fiber in Big Bear, CA
Frontier fiber coverage
About 98.38%, or 1,882 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Bear area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Big Bear.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Bear. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Big Bear. The fastest plan anyone in Big Bear can order from Frontier goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Big Bear customers is up to 1,298 Mbps.
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- 29.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Big Bear download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Bear fiber providers. Frontier offers 2 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 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1,298 Mbps.
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- 29.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Big Bear Fiber 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 fiber internet in Big Bear compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in Big Bear are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 1,298 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in California is 0.00% versus 98.38% in Big Bear.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Big Bear City, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Big Bear Lake, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fawnskin, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Green Valley Lake, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Running Springs, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Smiley Park, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pioneertown, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar Glen, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Skyforest, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Big Pine, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Waverly, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsboro, WV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Superior, MT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gilbert, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Abbeville, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glenford, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rock Port, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Richfield, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds