In Kern County there are 16 residential internet providers covering 98.86% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,954 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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16 Internet Service Providers in Kern County
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 Kern County are not shown.
Kern County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.86% of Kern County. 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 Kern County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Kern County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kern County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kern County home can get up to 1,954 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county 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 Kern County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Kern County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Kern County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kern County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.77% of Kern County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.35% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.70%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.14% of Kern County homes.
Internet Market Health in Kern County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kern County 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 Kern County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Kern County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kern County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Kern County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 12 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, Kern County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kern County, along with details on where in Kern County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Kern County, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 86.89%, or 789,992 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, southeast, south, and southwest Kern County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kern County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Kern County 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 average compared to other Kern County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Kern County, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 69.87%, or 635,240 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, south, north, southeast, southwest, and northeast Kern County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kern County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 39.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Kern County 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 Kern County DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County 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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- 51.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Kern County, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 69.87%, or 635,240 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, south, north, southeast, southwest, and northeast Kern County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kern County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 39.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Kern County 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 Kern County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County 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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- 51.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Kern County, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 27.41%, or 249,259 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, south, southeast, and northeast Kern County 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 Kern County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 4,234 Mbps.
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- 80.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Kern County 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 Kern County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,234 Mbps.
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- 80.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Kern County, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 27.41%, or 249,259 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, south, southeast, and northeast Kern County 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 Kern County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 4,234 Mbps.
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- 80.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Kern County 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 Kern County fiber providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,234 Mbps.
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- 80.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
Race Communications Fiber in Kern County, CA
Race Communications fiber coverage
About 6.53%, or 59,416 people, have Race Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, south, southeast, and east Kern County area. Race Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
Race Communications fiber download speeds
Race Communications is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Race Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Race Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Race Communications fiber upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Race Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Race Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kern County fiber providers. Race Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Kern County, CA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 5.16%, or 46,931 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Kern County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kern County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Kern County, CA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 4.12%, or 37,503 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, northwest, west, southeast, north, and east Kern County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 9.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kern County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County 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 1.8 Mbps.
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- 9.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Kern County, CA
Frontier fiber coverage
About 3.29%, or 29,925 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and southwest Kern County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 3,477 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 48.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Kern County fiber providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 25 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 3,477 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 48.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Kern County, CA
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.21%, or 10,993 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, northwest, southeast, and north Kern County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Kern County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 305 Mbps.
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- 58.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 41.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.35%, or 830,565 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kern County 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 Kern County.
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 Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 36.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County 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 Kern County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County 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 9.1 Mbps.
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- 36.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Applied Technology Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Applied Technology fixed wireless coverage
About 84.22%, or 765,775 people, have Applied Technology fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, south, and southwest Kern County area. Applied Technology is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kern County.
Applied Technology fixed wireless download speeds
Applied Technology is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Applied Technology fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Applied Technology goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Applied Technology fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Applied Technology fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Applied Technology is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Kern County fixed wireless providers. Applied Technology offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
unWired Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 84.21%, or 765,629 people, have unWired Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, south, and southwest Kern County area. unWired Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kern County.
unWired Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
unWired Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, unWired Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from unWired Broadband goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 259 Mbps.
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- 46.6% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
unWired Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for unWired Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, unWired Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kern County fixed wireless providers. unWired Broadband offers 6 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 12 Mbps. On average, unWired Broadband customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.
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- 46.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 13.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 63.55%, or 577,808 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kern County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Kern County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County 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 below average compared to other Kern County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 44.35%, or 403,234 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, southeast, south, northeast, and southwest Kern County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Kern County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 4.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County 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 below average compared to other Kern County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County 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 3.7 Mbps.
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- 4.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 44.35%, or 403,234 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, north, southeast, south, northeast, and southwest Kern County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Kern County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 4.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County 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 below average compared to other Kern County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County 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 3.7 Mbps.
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- 4.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Cal.net fixed wireless coverage
About 4.00%, or 36,411 people, have Cal.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Kern County area. Cal.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
Cal.net fixed wireless download speeds
Cal.net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cal.net fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Cal.net goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Cal.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cal.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Cal.net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kern County fixed wireless providers. Cal.net offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
SBC Wireless Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
SBC Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 3.71%, or 33,691 people, have SBC Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Kern County area. SBC Wireless is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
SBC Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
SBC Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SBC Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from SBC Wireless goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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SBC Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for SBC Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SBC Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kern County fixed wireless providers. SBC Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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IWVISP Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
IWVISP fixed wireless coverage
About 3.17%, or 28,818 people, have IWVISP fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Kern County area. IWVISP is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
IWVISP fixed wireless download speeds
IWVISP is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, IWVISP fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from IWVISP goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Kern County customers can get this speed.
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IWVISP fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for IWVISP fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, IWVISP is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kern County fixed wireless providers. IWVISP offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Kern Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless in Kern County, CA
Kern Valley Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 1.39%, or 12,642 people, have Kern Valley Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northeast Kern County area. Kern Valley Wireless is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kern County.
Kern Valley Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Kern Valley Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kern County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Kern Valley Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kern County. The fastest plan anyone in Kern County can order from Kern Valley Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kern County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 3.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 96.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Kern Valley Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kern County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Kern Valley Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Kern Valley Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Kern County fixed wireless providers. Kern Valley Wireless offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kern County is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Kern Valley Wireless customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
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- 3.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 96.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Kern County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kern County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kern County compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Kern County are slower versus the average speeds in California: 3,631 Mbps in California versus 1,954 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in California is 98.73% versus 98.86% in Kern County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kern County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coconino County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sandoval County, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oldham County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Potter County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carson County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wheeler County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beckham County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washita County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Canadian County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Fresno County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westchester County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Duval County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ventura County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prince George's County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds