In Bakersfield there are 4 residential internet providers covering 61.11% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 710 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Bakersfield
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 Bakersfield are not shown.
Bakersfield 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 61.11% of Bakersfield. 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 BBT. Now you can call companies in Bakersfield with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Bakersfield?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bakersfield.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bakersfield home can get up to 710 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 43.21% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 17.90% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bakersfield.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Bakersfield, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Bakersfield?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bakersfield you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.21% of Bakersfield homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.90%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 38.89% of Bakersfield homes.
Internet Market Health in Bakersfield
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Bakersfield internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bakersfield homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber 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. Bakersfield internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Bakersfield badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bakersfield, along with details on where in Bakersfield and at what speeds.
BBT Fiber in Bakersfield, TX
BBT fiber coverage
About 43.21%, or 70 people, have BBT fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, west, south, southwest, and central Bakersfield area. BBT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Bakersfield.
BBT fiber download speeds
BBT is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bakersfield. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BBT fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bakersfield. The fastest plan anyone in Bakersfield can order from BBT goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bakersfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
BBT fiber upload speeds
In Bakersfield download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for BBT fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BBT is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bakersfield fiber providers. BBT offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bakersfield is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
BBT Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, TX
BBT fixed wireless coverage
About 17.90%, or 29 people, have BBT fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, and north Bakersfield area. BBT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bakersfield.
BBT fixed wireless download speeds
BBT is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bakersfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BBT fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bakersfield. The fastest plan anyone in Bakersfield can order from BBT goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bakersfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
BBT fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bakersfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BBT fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BBT is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bakersfield fixed wireless providers. BBT offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bakersfield is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 3.70%, or 6 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Bakersfield area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bakersfield.
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 Bakersfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bakersfield. The fastest plan anyone in Bakersfield can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bakersfield customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bakersfield 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 the fastest compared to other Bakersfield fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bakersfield is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Bakersfield Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bakersfield or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Bakersfield compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Bakersfield are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 710 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 61.11% in Bakersfield.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bakersfield 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
- Iraan, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Stockton, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ozona, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Balmorhea, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eldorado, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Mc Kavett, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lobo, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Menard, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hext, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calf Creek, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wells, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Helvetia, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henson Springs, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hereford, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wallis Run, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Smuteye, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hickory Grove, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- House, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Selma, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds