Where does broadband data come from?

Broadband availability data comes from the FCC's Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which requires internet service providers to report where they offer service, at what speeds, and using which technologies. Data is updated semi-annually.

What speeds are considered broadband?

The FCC defines broadband as a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload, though this standard is being updated. For practical use, streaming video requires about 5-25 Mbps, remote work video calls need 10-25 Mbps, and households with multiple users or devices should target 100+ Mbps.

Why might my actual internet speed differ from what is shown?

Reported speeds are the maximum that providers offer in an area, not guaranteed speeds. Actual performance depends on your plan tier, network congestion, equipment quality, distance from infrastructure, and the number of connected devices. Use speed test tools to measure your actual connection.

Internet Providers in Torrance, CA — ISPs, Speeds & Coverage Map

CSALos Angeles-Long Beach MSALos Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim#13/122 Population

Broadband Summary

FCC BDC

Internet Providers

Max Download Speed

10 Gbps

Fiber Available

Yes

ISP Availabilityi

Provider▲▼	Technology▲▼	Download▼	Upload▲▼
ZAYO GROUP LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Frontier	Fiber (FTTP)	7.0 Gbps	7.0 Gbps
Astound Broadband	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
AT&T	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
WeLink Communications Inc	Fixed Wireless	2.0 Gbps	2.0 Gbps
Cox Communications	Cable	2.0 Gbps	100 Mbps
Cox Communications	Fiber (FTTP)	2.0 Gbps	2.0 Gbps
GeoLinks	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Spectrum	Cable	1.0 Gbps	35 Mbps
MN FWA Buyer	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
BAI Connect	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Spectrum	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	35 Mbps
Fusion Cloud Services, Inc.	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Consolidated Smart Broadband Systems	Fiber (FTTP)	940 Mbps	940 Mbps
Starry Inc	Licensed Fixed Wireless	800 Mbps	100 Mbps
TPx Communications	DSL	600 Mbps	35 Mbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	400 Mbps	40 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	6 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	100 Mbps	4 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	50 Mbps	5 Mbps
DSI Stream	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	15 Mbps
MN FWA Buyer	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	50 Mbps
EarthLink Business	Fixed Wireless	30 Mbps	10 Mbps
Frontier	DSL	10 Mbps	1 Mbps
EarthLink Business	Licensed Fixed Wireless	—	—

Speed Tiersi

25 Mbps+

Basic broadband

100 Mbps+

Fast broadband

300 Mbps+

High-speed

1 Gbps+

Gigabit

Technology Mixi

Fiber (FTTP): 9Licensed Fixed Wireless: 7Fixed Wireless: 4DSL: 3Cable: 2Satellite: 2Code 61: 1

FCC Broadband Data Collection (unknown)