Internet Provider Reviews in Bakersfield, CA

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Spectrum — Cable internet
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68% available in Bakersfield, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
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35% available in Bakersfield, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
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58% available in Bakersfield, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Earthlink — Fiber internet
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40% available in Bakersfield, CA Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
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26% available in Bakersfield, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Hughesnet — Satellite internet
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Starlink — Satellite internet
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99% available in Bakersfield, CA
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Spectrum — Cable internet
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68% available in Bakersfield, CA
Astound Broadband — Fiber internet
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99% available in Bakersfield, CA
Frontier — DSL internet
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15% available in Bakersfield, CA
NHC — Cable, Fiber & Satellite internet
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99% available in Bakersfield, CA
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unWired Broadband — Fixed Wireless internet
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99% available in Bakersfield, CA
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Earthlink Business — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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91% available in Bakersfield, CA
Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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91% available in Bakersfield, CA
AT&T Business — Fiber internet
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35% available in Bakersfield, CA
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Mint— Mobile internet
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Spectrum Mobile— Mobile internet
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Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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T-Mobile— Mobile internet
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Customer Reviews in Bakersfield, CA
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Spectrum internet
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I really like that I don’t have to worry about my WiFi with having this provider. It’s reliable.

Leslie | Bakersfield, CA

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Spectrum internet
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Spectrum is the worst
Spectrum is one of the worst internet or Wi-Fi services you could have they are hell slow and buffer a lot I do not like spectrum but I have to have it because everything else is just expensive but worse

Marvin | Bakersfield, CA

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Spectrum
Dislike my internet service. I pay $100 a month. My service constantly buffers or simply goes out! I can’t believe I’m paying $100 a month for this BS. Only relief offered is to use their extenders for a monthly fee! I’m on a fixed income and can’t afford them anymore..

Jerry | Bakersfield, CA

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Submitted 9/7/2025

Best internet providers in Bakersfield, CA

From Oildale to the west side, you won’t find better internet deals than the ones AT&T Fiber, T-Mobile 5G, and Spectrum Internet offer in Bakersfield.

Best internet deals in Bakersfield, CA

If you get an AT&T Fiber plan and also sign up for AT&T Wireless, you get 20% off your monthly internet bill. And you can get even more money off by earning bill credits through the AT&T Refer-a-Friend program. Plus, eligible households can get AT&T Fiber for as low as $30 per month—see if you qualify in this guide to low-income AT&T internet.

But if you don’t want to switch cell phone providers or suggest AT&T to friends and family, you can still save a buck with this awesome fiber internet service. Plans start at just $55 a month, a real bargain. That even includes equipment and unlimited data. Check out the best deals below or see our full review of AT&T's latest fiber deals.

AT&T Fiber deals:

  • Up to a $150 Visa Reward Card when you sign up for AT&T Fiber
  • 20% off each month with AT&T Wireless
  • AT&T Refer-a-Friend program
  • $55 for 300Mbps starting plan
  • Included equipment
  • Unlimited data

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet also offers a nice cell phone deal: You get $15 each month off when you combine internet with a T-Mobile phone plan. You also get a five-year price lock—meaning your internet bill won’t go up over the next 60 months.

T-Mobile plans start at $50 per month, and all plans come with perks and freebies. For instance, all plans include equipment and installation costs plus unlimited data. Check out T-Mobile's best internet deals below or see our full review of T-Mobile's latest internet deals.

Limited-time T-Mobile 5G Internet deal: Get a $100 or $300 gift card when you sign up for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet deals:

  • $300 gift card with Amplified or All-In plan
  • $100 gift card with Rely plan
  • $15 off each month with a T-Mobile phone plan
  • Five-year price lock
  • $50 for 318Mbps starting plan
  • Included equipment
  • Included installation
  • Unlimited data

Spectrum Internet customers are eligible for an awesome deal. All customers can sign up for Spectrum Mobile and get a free unlimited phone line for an entire year. Yup, you read that right—with this deal, you don’t have to worry about paying for your cell phone for a whole 12 months.

Spectrum plans start at $50 monthly for 500Mbps (an excellent deal), and basic equipment comes with all plan tiers. You only have to pay equipment costs if you want to upgrade for $10 a month.

Spectrum Internet deals:

  • Free year of Spectrum Mobile line with Spectrum Internet
  • $50 for 500Mbps starting plan
  • Included equipment
  • $10 Advanced Wi-Fi equipment

Cheapest internet providers in Bakersfield, CA

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

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Verizon
$355G Home
Earthlink
$39.95Fiber
HughesNet
$39.99Satellite

Fastest internet plans and providers in Bakersfield, CA

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

Provider
Max Download Speed
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Earthlink
5000 MbpsFiber
unWired Broadband
1000 MbpsFixed Wireless
Spectrum
1000 MbpsCable

Most reliable internet plans in Bakersfield, CA

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

Provider
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Starlink
4 out of 5 stars4Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
3.9 out of 5 stars3.935G Home
Verizon
3.9 out of 5 stars3.925G Home

Frequently asked questions about internet in Bakersfield, CA

The fastest internet in Bakersfield is Earthlink with speeds up to 5000 Mbps.

The cheapest internet in Bakersfield is Verizon Home Internet with prices starting at $35.

Fiber internet is available in Bakersfield, Earthlink has 39.75% coverage.

Internet connection options in Bakersfield, CA

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Fiber Availability

42%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

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Cable Availability

72%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps

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DSL Availability

95%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

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Satellite Availability

99%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Internet in Bakersfield, CA at a glance

Internet provider averages in
Bakersfield, CA
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Average download speed

234 Mbps

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Average upload speed

45 Mbps

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Average latency time

16 ms

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Average cost of internet

$156/mo

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Number of internet providers

19

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

Bakersfield

99%

California

99%

U.S.A.

92%

Bakersfield Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in Bakersfield, CA with the average speeds they offered.

$0.67 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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