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Internet Providers in Ridgecrest, California

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Home Internet in Ridgecrest, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 44.6%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 39.3%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 42%
    Ridgecrest speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98%
    Ridgecrest speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 11.2%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Race
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 58.1%
  • SBC Wireless Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.1%

Best Internet Providers in Ridgecrest, CA

EarthLink Fiber stands as Ridgecrest, California's top internet service provider, offering fiber connections with maximum download speeds of up to 5 Gbps. Starting at $59.95 per month, it covers about 39.30% of the city. This high-speed fiber network suits heavy internet users, such as gamers and streamers, who need fast, reliable connections despite its limited coverage.

Frontier holds the second spot among Ridgecrest's ISPs, providing both DSL and fiber connections. With speeds up to 115 Mbps and starting at $29.99 per month, it covers around 42% of the city. Although its speeds are lower, Frontier’s dual service types offer versatility for different user needs. Notably, Ridgecrest enjoys strong fiber availability at 97%, making Frontier's fiber plans an attractive, cost-effective option.

Viasat Internet ensures full coverage in Ridgecrest with its satellite connections, delivering internet access to even the city's most remote areas.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
6.08%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • SBC Wireless Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • EarthLink
  • Mediacom
  • Race
97.97%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Ridgecrest, CA

Provider Connection Types in Ridgecrest, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ridgecrest, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
2.62%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.46000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
20.43%

List of Internet Providers in Ridgecrest, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber 200 Mbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Race Fiber 1 Gbps
SBC Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ridgecrest, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Race Communications $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
SBC Wireless Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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