In Bakersfield there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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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7 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 100.00% 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 Fidium. 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 2,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
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 100.00% 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 less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% 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: 3.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Bakersfield internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bakersfield homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, 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 1 and 5 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 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.
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Bakersfield, VT
Fidium fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 1,134 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bakersfield area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Bakersfield.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bakersfield. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bakersfield. The fastest plan anyone in Bakersfield can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Bakersfield customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Bakersfield download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bakersfield fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bakersfield is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Bakersfield, VT
Fidium DSL coverage
About 58.73%, or 666 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bakersfield area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Bakersfield.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bakersfield. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bakersfield. The fastest plan anyone in Bakersfield can order from Fidium goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bakersfield customers is up to 13 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 95.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Bakersfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bakersfield DSL providers. Fidium 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 Bakersfield is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 1.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Bakersfield, VT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 56.70%, or 643 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, east, northwest, southwest, west, and south Bakersfield area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Bakersfield.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bakersfield. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bakersfield. The fastest plan anyone in Bakersfield can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bakersfield customers is up to 1,273 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Bakersfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bakersfield cable providers. XFINITY 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 Bakersfield is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 55 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, VT
VTel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 95.06%, or 1,078 people, have VTel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bakersfield area. VTel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bakersfield.
VTel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
VTel Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bakersfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, VTel Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bakersfield. The fastest plan anyone in Bakersfield can order from VTel Wireless goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bakersfield customers is up to 25 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bakersfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for VTel Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, VTel Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bakersfield fixed wireless providers. VTel Wireless 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 Bakersfield is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, VTel Wireless customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, VT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 9.61%, or 109 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Bakersfield area. EarthLink 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.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bakersfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bakersfield. The fastest plan anyone in Bakersfield can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bakersfield customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bakersfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bakersfield fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bakersfield, VT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 9.61%, or 109 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Bakersfield area. AT&T 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.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bakersfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bakersfield. The fastest plan anyone in Bakersfield can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bakersfield customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bakersfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bakersfield fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Vermont?
Internet speeds in Bakersfield are slower versus the average speeds in Vermont: 2,127 Mbps in Vermont versus 2,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Vermont is 98.20% versus 100.00% 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
- Montgomery, VT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Enosburg, VT: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- East Fairfield, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waterville, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Enosburg Falls, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Belvidere Center, VT: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- East Sheldon, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfield, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fletcher, VT: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Jeffersonville, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Antwerp, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dover Beaches South, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alpena Junction, MI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Middletown, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oregon, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Parmalee, FL: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Centerport, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shortville, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wendover, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilson, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds