ConnectCalifornia
Independent reporting on the California infrastructure issues that hit consumers: who can get broadband, what it costs, and why the gaps are where they are.
We track internet pricing, fiber and wireless buildouts, municipal networks, utility policy, and the state and federal programs that are supposed to close the digital divide. Most of it is built on public FCC and CPUC data, checked against what providers actually sell at the address level, because the official numbers rarely match what a household can order.
Working on a story about internet access or utility policy in California? We can usually turn around data or comment within a day.
Broadband access and pricing
Public networks and policy
Utilities and low-income programs
Reports
Our reporting covers broadband and home-service markets in California, with the occasional detour out of state when the policy comparison is useful. The pricing trackers, buildout research, and funding analysis here have been cited by SFGATE, LifeWire, and Gizmodo.
California Broadband Definition: 60% Below Federal Standards
California vs Federal Broadband Standards Broadband Funding Broadband Standards over time Broadb...State Internet Access Mapping Projects & Programs
One of the biggest issues facing broadband deployment in the US is lack of decent data on the sub...Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) in California
There are 108 fixed wireless internet service providers (WISPs) in California as of our last dat...Cable Internet Service Providers in California
There are 33 cable internet service providers in California as of our last data update in 2026. ...Fiber Internet Service Providers in California
There are 82 fiber internet service providers in California as of our last data update in 2026. ...Municipal Broadband Providers in California 2026
There are 16 municipal broadband providers in California as of 2026. Only 6 of the 16 municipal...Consumer Guides for California Residents
Plain-language guides for California residents dealing with internet, utility, and mobile providers, read by millions of people since 2020. No sponsored placements and no affiliate links. When a provider's pricing is bad, we say so.
Low Income Internet Programs in California (2026)
Xfinity Cox AT&T Frontier Spectrum 2026 Update: The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) i...Utility Shutoffs: California Policy for Tenants and Landlords
California legislation ensures that rental unit landlords can only shut off utilities under certa...Lower Your Xfinity Bill: 11 Ways to Get a Discount
Longtime Comcast customers know that three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and Xfinity...Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best Internet Service
This article is for the average internet user. We assume no familiarity with technical terms. We ...Lower Your Spectrum Bill: 9 Ways to Get a Discount in 2026
The first time I opened my Spectrum bill and saw a 30% increase, I was shocked. The hikes are e...Water Utility Policy For Tenants & Landlords In California
Most California landlords handle the water utility and account for it when setting the base rent ...What we track
Incumbent pricing from AT&T, Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox, and Frontier, overbuilder and fixed wireless footprints, municipal fiber projects, and the money moving through CASF, CAF II, and the state's Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative.
FCC coverage data is widely known to be overreported, so wherever we can we check it against address-level availability and the prices providers quote to actual customers.
