Internet Providers in Palm Desert, California

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Home Internet Summary in Palm Desert, CA

Spectrum offers Palm Desert, California, residents a top-tier internet choice with a cable connection that reaches 92.80% of the city. With maximum download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month, Spectrum combines speed and extensive coverage effectively.

For those seeking alternatives, Verizon provides a 5G internet service, covering 37.50% of Palm Desert. It offers maximum download speeds of 50 Mbps at a starting price of $50 per month, making it a viable option where available, especially in areas with limited cable access.

Viasat Internet ensures complete coverage for Palm Desert with its satellite service. Offering maximum download speeds of up to 150 Mbps and starting at $99.99 per month, Viasat serves even the most remote locations. Palm Desert benefits from diverse internet options, boasting 96% fiber and 100% satellite coverage. Residents can choose from multiple plans to meet their connectivity needs.

Best Internet Providers in Palm Desert, CA

The top two internet providers in Palm Desert are Spectrum and Frontier. Spectrum’s extensive coverage and cable internet speeds make it our top choice for internet providers in Palm Desert. Spectrum reaches 92.8 percent of the area and offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). Internet-only plans from Spectrum start at $50 per month for 12 months. Further, the provider offers multiple bundle options that you can customize based on your household’s needs.

Frontier is Palm Desert’s leading fiber-optic provider, offering multi-gigabit level speeds to the area. Frontier offers both DSL and fiber services in Palm Desert, so its fiber internet offerings may or may not be available at your address. If you can get Frontier Fiber internet at your home, though, you should consider it for its speed and affordability.

Frontier - Fastest Provider
Frontier - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Frontier - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	AT&T Viasat T-Mobile Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Spectrum EarthLink Frontier	92.84%

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Provider Connection Types in Palm Desert, CA

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Palm Desert, CA
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	0.84%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	96.11%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	36.76%