In Central City there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.48% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,100 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Central City
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 Central City are not shown.
Central City 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 99.48% of Central City. 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in Central City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Central City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Central City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Central City home can get up to 2,100 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 7,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Central City, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Central City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central City you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.25% of Central City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 15.30% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 51.65%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Central City homes.
Internet Market Health in Central City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Central City 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 Central City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.1 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Central City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Central City homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Central City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Central City is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central City, along with details on where in Central City and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 99.13%, or 39,311 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central City.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 43.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 32.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Central City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Central City DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 58.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 32.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 99.13%, or 39,311 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central City.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 43.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 32.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Central City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Central City DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 58.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 32.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 97.26%, or 38,569 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central City.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Central City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central City cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 30.22%, or 11,983 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, southeast, south, east, southwest, west, and north Central City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Central City.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 4,491 Mbps.
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- 87.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Central City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Central City fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,491 Mbps.
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- 87.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 30.22%, or 11,983 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, southeast, south, east, southwest, west, and north Central City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Central City.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 4,491 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 87.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Central City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Central City fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,491 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 87.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
BAI Connect Fiber in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
BAI Connect fiber coverage
About 1.11%, or 441 people, have BAI Connect fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest Central City area. BAI Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central City.
BAI Connect fiber download speeds
BAI Connect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BAI Connect fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from BAI Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
BAI Connect fiber upload speeds
In Central City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for BAI Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BAI Connect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central City fiber providers. BAI Connect offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.74%, or 38,759 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City 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 Central City.
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 Central City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 86.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central City 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 Central City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City 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 18 Mbps.
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- 86.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 93.51%, or 37,082 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central City.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 874 Mbps.
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- 82.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central City 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 above average compared to other Central City fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 65 Mbps.
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- 82.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 86.81%, or 34,426 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central City.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 48.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central City 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 Central City fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 86.81%, or 34,426 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central City.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central City 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 Central City fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Central City, Los Angeles, CA
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 83.21%, or 32,999 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central City area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central City.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Central City. The fastest plan anyone in Central City can order from Starry goes up to 800 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central City customers is up to 308 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 97.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central City fixed wireless providers. Starry offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central City is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Starry customers can get speeds up to 101 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 99.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
Central City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Central City compare to the rest of Los Angeles?
Internet speeds in Central City are slower versus the average speeds in Los Angeles: 3,706 Mbps in Los Angeles versus 2,100 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Los Angeles is 99.04% versus 99.48% in Central City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central City 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Nevin, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fashion District, Los Angeles, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Park, Los Angeles, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wholesale District-Skid Row, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Downtown, Los Angeles, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Central City East, Los Angeles, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westlake, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Civic Center Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Brea-Olinda, Brea, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arleta, Pacoima, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Omaha, Omaha, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Western Hills Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Country Club, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale, Kapolei, HI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southside, Lansing, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kings Bridge, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds