Internet providers in Bakersfield, California 93311
ZIP code 93311 is in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Bakersfield 93311: local snapshot
About 97% of the 16,778 households in 93311 have a broadband subscription, 4 points above the California average of 92%. That ranks 93311#234 of 1627 ZIP codes in California for broadband adoption. Very few households (2%) are offline, suggesting internet service is widely used in this area.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Bakersfield, California
Share of residential locations in Bakersfield 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 | Applied Technology Group | Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 2 | UnWired Broadband Holding | Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 93% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 84% | Check availability |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 77% | |
| 6 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 39% | Check availability |
| 7 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 5% |
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 technologies are available in Bakersfield?
Fiber reaches about 31% of locations in Bakersfield, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 44%. DSL is still reported for about 47% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99%+ of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Bakersfield that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Bakersfield 93311
Applied Technology Group reports service to the most residential locations in Bakersfield, about 100%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Applied Technology Group, UnWired Broadband Holding, Spectrum, AT&T, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Applied Technology Group, UnWired Broadband Holding, and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 93311 (97%) is higher than the Bakersfield average of 92%. By median household income, 93311 ranks 1 of 10 ZIP codes in Bakersfield. The median age of residents is 32, a young area where streaming and gaming often drive demand for faster plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Bakersfield?
Yes, in part. About 31% of residential locations in Bakersfield can get fiber, 92% can get cable, and about 44% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Bakersfield?
Applied Technology Group reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Bakersfield, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Bakersfield?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Bakersfield, and 5 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 Bakersfield 93311?
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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