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Kern

Cell coverage comparison in Kern, California

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Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Kern, California, the current snapshot reflects over 77,000 speed tests and shows medians of 145.2 Mbps download, 16.3 Mbps upload, and 52 ms latency.

Performance by Carrier in Kern

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Kern, calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. These results reflect typical everyday performance to help you compare carriers and choose the network that delivers the fastest speeds, most responsive connections, and broadest coverage where you live, work, and travel.

AT&T logo
Download0.5 Mbps
Upload0.4 Mbps
Latency45 ms
Coverage76.4%

Over 9,800 tests conducted

T-Mobile logo
Download253.2 Mbps
Upload22.2 Mbps
Latency59 ms
Coverage68.3%

Over 38,000 tests conducted

Verizon logo
Download139.9 Mbps
Upload18.4 Mbps
Latency43 ms
Coverage68.1%

Over 27,000 tests conducted

Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Kern. Each row reflects median download, upload, and latency for that carrier.

Providers included in this comparison are Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T. Per-carrier test counts are shown in the table to indicate data accuracy.

Network Performance in Kern

Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Kern with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Kern-wide snapshot to understand overall network trends, then dive deeper to compare individual carriers side-by-side and see how each performs in speed, responsiveness, and availability.

Median Performance

Download

145.2Mbps

Upload

16.3Mbps

Latency

52ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: T-Mobile

253.2 Mbps

Fastest Upload: T-Mobile

22.2 Mbps

Best Latency: Verizon

43 ms

Best Coverage: AT&T

76.4%

Coverage Snapshot

5G64.9%
4G LTE77.1%
Based on over 77,000 speed tests

Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Kern to provide a baseline view of typical speeds and latency in the area. Use these medians as a quick indicator of overall network quality.

These medians are calculated from over 77,000 tests. Current medians are 145.2 Mbps download, 16.3 Mbps upload, and 52 ms latency.

Cell Phone Plans Available in Kern

Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.

MobileX Custom

$0/mo

Monthly plan

Verizon
  • No Data Included
  • Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

MobileX 150 Mins 150 Texts

$4.48/mo

Monthly plan

Verizon
  • No Data Included
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Red Pocket 500MB 12 Months

$5/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 0.5 GB Datahigh-speed, then Unknown
  • Hotspot Included
  • 500 Minutes
  • 500 Texts

MobileX Unlimited Talk and Text

$6.48/mo

Monthly plan

Verizon
  • No Data Included
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

US Mobile Light Plan Annual

$8/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 2 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts
  • Taxes & Fees Included

MobileX Custom 1GB

$8.38/mo

Monthly plan

Verizon
  • 1 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

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Cell Coverage in Kern: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Kern?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Kern, T-Mobile currently leads in median download speeds. Compare carriers in the performance table above for the latest results.

Why might this page show limited data for Kern?

We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. If we don't have enough tests yet, the page focuses on maps and nearby locations while we keep collecting data.

How can I check coverage at my specific address in Kern?

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