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Internet Providers in Taft, California

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Home Internet in Taft, CA

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 90.1%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 86.4%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 91%
    Taft speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 6. unWired
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Applied Technology Group
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 46.7%
  • 10. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 66.2%

Best Internet Providers in Taft, CA

Spectrum dominates as Taft, California's top internet provider. Using a cable connection, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps, starting at $49.99 per month. It covers 90.10% of the city, making it a strong choice for those needing high-speed internet at a reasonable cost. Households with multiple users or high-bandwidth needs like streaming or gaming will find Spectrum reliable.

Verizon offers a 5G connection with download speeds up to 50 Mbps, starting at $50 per month. However, it covers only 46.70% of Taft, making it a less extensive option. Still, it might work for users within its reach wanting a wireless connection. Meanwhile, Viasat provides 100% coverage with a satellite connection, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps at $99.99 per month. Though pricier, it's ideal for those in areas lacking wired connections who need wide coverage.

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
66.19%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • unWired
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • EarthLink
90.12%

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Provider Connection Types in Taft, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Taft, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.59%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
90.75%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
75.26%

List of Internet Providers in Taft, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
unWired Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless 35 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Taft, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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