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In Big Bear there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.58% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 179 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Big Bear, CA.
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Big Bear, CA Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers 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 fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 99.58% of Big Bear. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Big Bear above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Big Bear?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Big Bear.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Big Bear home can get up to 179 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 55.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 43.81% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Big Bear.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Big Bear, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Big Bear, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.38%, or 1,882 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Bear area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Big Bear.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Bear. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Big Bear. The fastest plan anyone in Big Bear can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Big Bear customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Bear download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Big Bear fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Big Bear, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 88.24%, or 1,688 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Bear area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Big Bear.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Bear. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Bear. The fastest plan anyone in Big Bear can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Big Bear customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Bear download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Big Bear fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Bear is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Big Bear, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 88.24%, or 1,688 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Bear area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Big Bear.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Bear. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Bear. The fastest plan anyone in Big Bear can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Big Bear customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Bear download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Big Bear fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Bear is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Big Bear, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 55.78%, or 1,067 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Bear area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Big Bear.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Bear. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Bear. The fastest plan anyone in Big Bear can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Big Bear customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Bear download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Bear fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Bear is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Big Bear Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Big Bear compare to the rest of California?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Big Bear are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 179 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in California is 0.00% versus 99.58% in Big Bear.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Big Bear City, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Big Bear Lake, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Fawnskin, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Seven Oaks, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Angelus Oaks, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Martin, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Rimrock, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Green Valley Lake, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Running Springs, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Big Pine, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Waverly, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsboro, WV: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Dolan Springs, AZ: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Superior, MT: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Gilbert, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Abbeville, MS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Glenford, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Rock Port, MO: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Richfield, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds