In Kirkwood there are 5 residential internet providers covering 98.11% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 894 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 Kirkwood
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 Kirkwood are not shown.
Kirkwood 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 98.11% of Kirkwood. 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 Volcano Communications Group. Now you can call companies in Kirkwood with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Kirkwood?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kirkwood.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kirkwood home can get up to 894 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 86.79% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kirkwood.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Kirkwood, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Kirkwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kirkwood you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.79% of Kirkwood homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 11.32%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.89% of Kirkwood homes.
Internet Market Health in Kirkwood
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Kirkwood internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kirkwood homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, 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 similar. Kirkwood internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Kirkwood badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kirkwood, along with details on where in Kirkwood and at what speeds.
Volcano Communications Group Fiber in Kirkwood, CA
Volcano Communications Group fiber coverage
About 86.79%, or 184 people, have Volcano Communications Group fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, east, and northeast Kirkwood area. Volcano Communications Group is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kirkwood.
Volcano Communications Group fiber download speeds
Volcano Communications Group is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kirkwood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Volcano Communications Group fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kirkwood. The fastest plan anyone in Kirkwood can order from Volcano Communications Group goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kirkwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Volcano Communications Group fiber upload speeds
In Kirkwood download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Volcano Communications Group fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Volcano Communications Group is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kirkwood fiber providers. Volcano Communications Group offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kirkwood is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Volcano Communications Group DSL in Kirkwood, CA
Volcano Communications Group DSL coverage
About 25.00%, or 53 people, have Volcano Communications Group DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, northeast, and north Kirkwood area. Volcano Communications Group is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kirkwood.
Volcano Communications Group DSL download speeds
Volcano Communications Group is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kirkwood. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Volcano Communications Group DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kirkwood. The fastest plan anyone in Kirkwood can order from Volcano Communications Group goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kirkwood customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 30.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 64.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Volcano Communications Group DSL upload speeds
In Kirkwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Volcano Communications Group DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Volcano Communications Group is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kirkwood DSL providers. Volcano Communications Group offers 3 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 Kirkwood is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Volcano Communications Group customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 30.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 64.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kirkwood, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 81.60%, or 173 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, and east Kirkwood area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kirkwood.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kirkwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kirkwood. The fastest plan anyone in Kirkwood can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Kirkwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kirkwood 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 one of the fastest compared to other Kirkwood fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kirkwood is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kirkwood, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 57.55%, or 122 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and east Kirkwood 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 majority of Kirkwood.
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 Kirkwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kirkwood. The fastest plan anyone in Kirkwood can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Kirkwood customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kirkwood 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 one of the fastest compared to other Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Kirkwood Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kirkwood or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kirkwood compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Kirkwood are much slower versus the average speeds in California: 3,631 Mbps in California versus 894 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 98.73% versus 98.11% in Kirkwood.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kirkwood 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
- Twin Bridges, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Echo Lake, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kyburz, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sorensens, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Lake Tahoe, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Markleeville, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stateline, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- White Hall, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Zephyr Cove, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gardnerville Ranchos, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Pageton, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Parks, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Parker Dam, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Park, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paradise Valley, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Paradise, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Panacoochee Retreats, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Palsgrove, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Parkstown, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Padua, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds