In Badger there are 5 residential internet providers covering 73.05% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 116 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.
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5 Internet Service Providers in Badger
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 Badger are not shown.
Badger 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
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Internet service is available in 73.05% of Badger. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Now you can call companies in Badger with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Badger?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Badger.
Internet Speed Key
The average Badger home can get up to 116 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 11.70% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 29.08% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Badger.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Badger, and slower in the east areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Badger?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Badger you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Badger homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 32.27%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 40.78%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 26.95% of Badger homes.
Internet Market Health in Badger
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Badger internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Badger based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Badger internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Badger homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Badger internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Badger badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Badger, along with details on where in Badger and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Badger, CA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 58.51%, or 165 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, north, northeast, and west Badger area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Badger.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Badger. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Badger. The fastest plan anyone in Badger 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 Badger customers is up to 65 Mbps.
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- 44.2% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Badger download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Badger DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 Badger 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 44.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Badger, CA
unWired Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 51.42%, or 145 people, have unWired Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, north, central, west, east, and southwest Badger area. unWired Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Badger.
unWired Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
unWired Broadband is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Badger. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, unWired Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Badger. The fastest plan anyone in Badger can order from unWired Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Badger customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
unWired Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Badger download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for unWired Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, unWired Broadband is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Badger fixed wireless providers. unWired Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Badger is up to 12 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Badger, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 11.70%, or 33 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Badger area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Badger.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Badger. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Badger. The fastest plan anyone in Badger can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Badger customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Badger download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Badger fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Badger is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Badger Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Badger or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Badger compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Badger are much slower versus the average speeds in California: 3,631 Mbps in California versus 116 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 98.73% versus 73.05% in Badger.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Badger are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Pinehurst, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hartland, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Miramonte, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilsonia, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hume, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dunlap, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Squaw Valley, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sequoia National Park, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orosi, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orange Cove, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Two Egg, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Limekiln, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dundee, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Little Creek, DE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Drift, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Littlefield, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lockport, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Love Valley, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lima, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds