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California Broadband Coverage Report (2026)

Analysis of internet service availability across California, including fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless coverage.

Technology Breakdown

Based on 371,874 broadband service records

Fiber12.7%
Cable10.7%
DSL14.2%
Satellite62.4%
Fixed Wireless0%

Top Internet Providers

ProviderLocationsShare
Viasat Inc513,477100%

Largest Cities

#CityPopulation
1Ross0
2Bass Lake0
3Altaville0
4Sutter Creek0
5Benton0
6Big Sur0
7Alturas0
8Weed0
9Bethel Island0
10Arbuckle0

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of California has fiber internet?

Based on FCC broadband data, fiber accounts for approximately 12.7% of broadband availability records in California.

Who are the largest internet providers in California?

The top providers in California by coverage include Viasat Inc.

How many broadband options are available in California?

California has approximately 371,874 broadband service records across fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technologies.

Methodology

This report is derived from FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) records. Technology percentages reflect the share of service availability records, not unique households. Provider market share is based on reported location counts. Data is refreshed daily. Read our full methodology.

This data is also available via our public JSON API.