Internet providers in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena is a city in California with about 136,462 residents and roughly 72,323 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Pasadena, CA
Share of residential locations in Pasadena where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 92% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 88% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 79% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 69% | Check availability |
| 5 | Starry | Fixed wireless | 25% | |
| 6 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 23% | |
| 7 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 2% | |
| 8 | ConnectTo Communications | Fiber, DSL | 1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Pasadena
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Pasadena, about 92%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet, Starry, and California Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Pasadena?
Fiber reaches about 32% of locations in Pasadena, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 54% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 50% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 89% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Pasadena that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Pasadena at a glance
About 93% of households in Pasadena have a broadband subscription, in line with the California average of 92%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Pasadena?
Yes, in part. About 32% of residential locations in Pasadena can get fiber, 92% can get cable, and about 54% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Pasadena?
Spectrum reports service to about 92% of residential locations in Pasadena, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Pasadena?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Pasadena, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Pasadena?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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