Internet providers in Torrance, CA
Torrance is a city in California with about 143,499 residents and roughly 65,225 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Torrance, CA
Share of residential locations in Torrance 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 | 91% | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 81% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 72% | Check availability |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 67% | Check availability |
| 5 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 33% | |
| 6 | Starry | Fixed wireless | 16% | |
| 7 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 14% | |
| 8 | Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 8% | |
| 9 | WeLink Communications | Fixed wireless | 5% | |
| 10 | DSI Management Holdings | Fixed wireless | 2% |
Show 1 more provider with smaller coverage
| 11 | Cox | Fiber, Cable | <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 Torrance
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Torrance, about 91%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Sonic Telecom (8%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Torrance?
Fiber is widely available: about 54% of locations in Torrance can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 72% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 91% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Torrance that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Torrance at a glance
About 95% of households in Torrance have a broadband subscription, 2 points above 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 Torrance?
Yes, in part. About 54% of residential locations in Torrance can get fiber, 91% can get cable, and about 72% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Torrance?
Spectrum reports service to about 91% of residential locations in Torrance, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Torrance?
9 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Torrance, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Torrance?
Fiber providers reporting service in Torrance include Sonic Telecom (8% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
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 Torrance?
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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