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Internet Providers in Ridgecrest, California

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Home Internet in Ridgecrest, CA

  • 1. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 39.3%
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98%
    Ridgecrest speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 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: 100%
  • 6. Race
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 58.1%
  • 7. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 20.2%
  • 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%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.1%

Best Internet Providers in Ridgecrest, CA

In Ridgecrest, California, Mediacom stands out as a top internet provider. Offering a cable connection, Mediacom delivers impressive speeds of up to 1 Gbps at an affordable starting price of $24.99 per month. With coverage spanning 97% of the city, it's a reliable choice for residents seeking fast and consistent connectivity. Its high-speed offering is particularly beneficial for heavy internet users who require substantial bandwidth.

IWVISP and Viasat Internet are also noteworthy providers in Ridgecrest. IWVISP offers a fixed wireless connection with maximum download speeds reaching 50 Mbps and has similar coverage to Mediacom at 97%. The service starts at $50 per month, providing another cost-effective option for residents. On the other hand, Viasat Internet offers a satellite connection with complete coverage across Ridgecrest - a rarity among providers. It provides speeds up to 100 Mbps starting from $49.99 per month, making it an excellent choice for those located in areas where wired connections may be less dependable.

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
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
20.21%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • 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
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber 200 Mbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Race Fiber 1 Gbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
SBC Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ridgecrest, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
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
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
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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