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What is the best internet provider in Carson?

Spectrum is the best internet service provider for most people in Carson, with widespread coverage, the cheapest prices (for the first one or two years, at least) and fast download speeds. The main downsides are Spectrum’s price increases and lower upload speeds, which could hamper online gaming and videoconferencing.

The fastest internet available in Carson is AT&T Fiber, with symmetrical download and upload speeds up to 5,000Mbps. Unfortunately, only 14% of residents currently have access to it. If you can’t get AT&T Fiber and don’t want to deal with Spectrum’s price hikes, T-Mobile Home Internet is a solid wireless internet provider that guarantees your price won’t ever increase for as long as you remain a customer.

Our methodology

CNET considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet service in Carson across several categories. Our evaluation includes referencing a proprietary database built over years of reviewing internet services. We validate that against provider information by spot-checking local addresses for service availability. We also do a close read of providers' terms and conditions and, when needed, will call ISPs to verify the details.

Despite our efforts to find the most recent and accurate information, our process has some limitations you should know about. Pricing and speed data are variable: certain addresses may qualify for different service tiers, and monthly costs may vary, even within a city. The best way to identify your particular options is to plug your address into a provider's website.

Also, the prices, speed and other information listed above and in the provider cards below may differ from what we found in our research. The cards display the full range of a provider's pricing and speed across the US, according to our database of plan information provided directly by ISPs. At the same time, the text is specific to what's available in Carson. The prices referenced within this article's text come from our research and include applicable discounts for setting up automatic payments each month -- a standard industry offering. Other discounts and promotions might also be available for things like signing a term contract or bundling with multiple services.

To learn more about how we review internet providers, visit our full methodology page.

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Spectrum’s cable internet service is essentially the only option for wired internet in Carson, but it’s a fairly good option. It’s available almost everywhere in the city, offers more than enough speed for most homes and includes unlimited data on all plans. That said, your price will increase by $30 to $35 in the second or third year -- a frustrating factor that likely led to Spectrum’s below-average scores from the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power.

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If you’re one of the lucky 14% of Carson residents who can get AT&T Fiber, you absolutely should. It was CNET’s pick for the best fiber internet provider nationwide due to its reasonable prices, symmetrical upload and download speeds and high customer satisfaction scores. And unlike Spectrum, AT&T Fiber doesn’t automatically raise your rates after the promotional period ends.

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Best fixed wireless internet in Carson, California

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One of the newer ISPs in Carson, T-Mobile Home Internet, uses its cellular network to offer fixed wireless internet. Its appeal is its simplicity: there’s only one plan, and everything you need is included in the $50 monthly price. T-Mobile also includes a price-lock guarantee, so you won’t have to worry about your internet bill suddenly doubling from one month to the next.

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How to find internet deals and promotions in Carson

The best internet deals and the top promotions in Carson depend on what discounts are available during that time period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.

Carson internet providers such as Spectrum may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many, however, including AT&T Fiber, T-Mobile and Verizon, run the same standard pricing year-round.

For a more extensive list of deals, check out our guide on the best internet deals.

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What’s a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Carson

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.

But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:

While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.

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Two small tornadoes briefly hit Los Angeles County, the National Weather Service there said, pushing California to its average annual tornado count.

The first touched down Thursday at 8:45 a.m. in Carson and lasted a minute, with estimated peak winds of 75 mph, the agency said. Minor damage to vehicles, trees and buildings – with small sections of roofing torn off – was reported.

Know the difference between a tornado watch, a tornado warning and a tornado emergency

About 10 minutes later, a second tornado touched down about 9 miles to the north in Compton and lasted four minutes, with peak winds estimated at about 65 mph, the weather service said. Downed power lines and small tree limbs, tarps torn from a nursery and minor roof and siding damage were reported.

No injuries were reported, CNN affiliate KABC reported.

Both tornadoes were rated EF0s, the weather service said. Those are the least destructive, with damage typically including broken tree branches, damaged road signs and small, shallow-rooted trees getting pushed over. The Enhanced Fujita, or EF, Scale rates tornadoes from 0 to 5 by assessing damage to estimate wind speed.

The Enhanced Fujita scale measures how strong tornadoes can get

On average California sees around nine tornadoes a year, Storm Prediction Center data shows – and Thursday’s tornadoes brought this year’s count in the state to nine. The United States averages over 1,200 tornadoes every year, with the most in Texas and Kansas.

When the tornado hit Thursday in Compton, Ernie Abundis had been working on the roof of a Target store, he told KABC.

“I felt the wind, and it was one of those situations where it was too quick to react, and I braced for impact,” he said. “Being a SoCal resident, I didn’t even want to call it a tornado right away. I was like, ‘No way this is happening,’ it actually ended up being one.”

CNN’s Robert Shackelford contributed to this report.

HOUSTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Los Angeles-area refineries, with a combined crude oil processing capacity of 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd), were preparing for the approach of Hurricane Hilary, the first such storm to menace southern California since 1939, the companies said.

The five refineries were operating as planned on Friday as a tropical storm warning was issued for the region.

Phillips 66 (PSX.N) said operations at its 139,000-bpd Los Angeles refinery were unaffected by the storm.

Refiners Chevron (CVX.N), Valero (VLO.N), PBF (PBF.N) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC.N) declined to discuss operations at their refineries.

Local and state regulators did not report any changes in operations at Los Angeles refineries on Friday and West Coast refined market traders said they did not know of any cut backs in production.

Spot market prices for August-delivery, California-blend gasoline rose 20 cents on Thursday to 60 cents a gallon over September New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) gasoline futures as the likelihood of Hilary moving over California became more apparent, traders said.

With the forecast path of the storm moving further east of Los Angeles on Friday, August California gasoline traded down 14.5 cents a gallon at 45.5 cents a gallon over NYMEX September gasoline futures, traders said.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hilary is forecast to be at tropical storm strength when it moves east of Los Angeles on Monday. But, the city and its suburbs remain in areas where the storm could go on Monday if its path changes.

Heavy rain, possible flash flooding and winds at 40 miles per hour (64 kph) or stronger are forecast for Los Angeles on Sunday and Monday.

The U.S. West Coast is dependent on the region's refineries and imports from Asia and the Middle East for motor fuel supplies. There are no pipelines connecting California with refining complexes along the U.S. Gulf Coast and in the Middle West.

Reporting by Erwin Seba; editing by Grant McCool

LOS ANGELES – The National Weather Service confirmed two EF-0 tornadoes touched down Thursday morning in the Carson-Compton area of Los Angeles County.

The two tornadoes touched down within three miles and 10-15 minutes of each other as thunderstorms raced through Southern California.

The first twister touched down in Carson at 8:45 a.m., only lasting about a tenth of a mile over a minute with a width of just 15 yards.

'It's even more rare out along the Pacific Coast': NWS confirms 2 tornadoes hit L.A. County

NWS Los Angeles Meteorologist-In-Charge Dr. Ariel Cohen weighs in on the two confirmed EF-0 tornadoes that touched down in the Carson-Compton area of Los Angeles County on Thursday.

HOW ARE TORNADOES RATED? THE ENHANCED FUJITA SCALE EXPLAINED

Images from SkyFOX via FOX 11 Los Angeles showed a downed tree and at least two buildings damaged by the tornado, including some small sections of a roof removed. Some cars and trees were also found damage.

"It was a rumbling noise — I was really scared like my house was getting ready to blow up or something," said Lydia Williams who lives in the area. "It was really, really scary."

National Weather Service storm survey teams estimated the peak winds from the twister at 75 mph.

Second tornado strikes just 10 minutes later

Just 10 minutes after the Carson tornado dissipated, a second tornado touched down just 3 miles away in Compton.

This twister was also about 15 yards wide, producing a narrow path of damage including a downed power line, minor damage to a home's roof and siding, while tearing tarps from a nursery in its path.

Storm surveyors estimated the tornado lasted about 4 minutes over its 1-mile-long path with a peak wind speed of just 65 mph.

There were no injuries reported with either tornado.

It's the third tornado to strike the Los Angeles area just this year. One person was injured and several buildings suffered damage when an EF-1 tornado struck the Montebello area on March 23.

STRONGEST LOS ANGELES TORNADO in 40 YEARS DAMAGES SEVERAL BUILDINGS, INJURES 1

The EF-1 twister touched down in a Montebello warehouse district just after 11 a.m. and wreaked havoc over nearly a half-mile path for about 2 to 3 minutes before dissipating, according to the National Weather Service.

The city of Carson will continue its yearlong 55th anniversary celebration with a street fair later this week.

The inaugural street fair will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29, in downtown Carson, between Bonita Street and Civic Center Drive. It will feature live entertainment and various activities for those of all ages.

Aalthough Carson dates back to California’s founding in 1850, the town was an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County until 1968, making it one of the youngest cities in the region. Neighboring Long Beach and Torrance, for example, became independent cities in 1888 and 1921, respectively.

“We planned yearlong activities to celebrate this milestone,” Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes said on Monday, July 24. “The street fair is just one of many that we have had throughout the year to bring together our community, to celebrate our diversity and the city of Carson itself.”

Indeed, the city has already hosted a number of events to mark the occasion, including a gala that took place on Feb. 25, the Cinco de Mayo 5K Run/Walk and a May 19 golf tournament.

The Tour de Carson, which will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 12 at Cal State Dominguez Hills, will conclude the yearlong celebration. That event will see cyclists riding along a 20-mile route throughout the city. There will also be a nine-mile alternative for less-experienced participants.

But first, the street fair.

Councilmember Cedric Hicks, whose colleagues tasked him with putting together the anniversary events, said he’s excited for the street fair to bring “the city together as one.”

“It (will become) a melting pot (where) we actually celebrate the City of Carson’s 55th anniversary,” he said, and celebrate “being proud of being one of the most diverse communities in the nation, and actually showcasing all residents, who are key components to making this city a great city.”

The street fair, which is free to attend, will feature a diverse lineup of entertainers, with R&B electro-funk group Sounds of Success serving as the headliner. That group, also called the S.O.S Band, are known for hit songs such as “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” and “Just Be Good to Me.”

Other performers taking stage include Filharmonic, The Hooliganz, Fausto Cuevas III, Mariachi Santa Monica, and Kipper Jones ft., Cornelius Mims & The Know-It Alls.

Children will be able to participate in activities at a kid zone, such as completing an obstacle course, learning to make balloon animals and face painting. A car show featuring vehicles from different decades will enthrall automobile enthusiasts. A line dance is planned for the seniors, as well as for people of different age groups. There will also be various food vendors on site to sate the taste buds.

“This is the first time we’ve had a street fair in the City of Carson,” Davis-Holmes said, “and we want it to be a resounding success.”