Best Internet Providers in Alturas, CA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Alturas, CA
Alturas has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Alturas.
Ranks compare Alturas with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Alturas, CA at a Glance
Alturas Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Tnet Broadband Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Alturas ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Alturas, CA?
Frontier Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Alturas based on 334 California customer reviews, and Verizon has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Alturas?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Alturas Compares to Places Its Size
Alturas's report card score is in the bottom 27% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 48%.
| Measure | Alturas | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Modoc County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 63.5% | bottom 42% | 37.7% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,422 Mbps | bottom 49% | 1,008 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.6 | bottom 14% | 3.2 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 13% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 93% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 88% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | bottom 38% | 61% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 29% | 69% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $62,022 | bottom 28% | $60,642 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 12% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 63.5% of homes in Alturas, against 37.7% across Modoc County and 62.4% across California. Households in Alturas are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,022 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Alturas
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Alturas?
Frontier Fiber in Alturas, CA
Availability:
63.6%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 63.6% of Alturas homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Alturas, CA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Alturas homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Alturas?
Tnet Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless in Alturas, CA
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
Tnet Broadband Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Alturas homes. Across the city, Tnet Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 70 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 40, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alturas, CA
Availability:
73.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
264 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.0% of Alturas homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 264 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alturas, CA
Availability:
14.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.9% of Alturas homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Alturas?
Spectrum Cable in Alturas, CA
Availability:
67.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 67.0% of Alturas homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Alturas?
Frontier DSL in Alturas, CA
Availability:
27.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 27.7% of Alturas homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Alturas from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Alturas by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Alturas has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Alturas
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Alturas
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96101 | 5,247 | 61.0% | 1,382 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 48/100 |
How Alturas Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Alturas that have their own pages are all within 33 miles. Among them, Willow Ranch has the most homes with fiber (78.8%) and Adin the fewest (0.0%); Alturas has 63.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alturas (this page) | 4,873 | 63.5% | 1,422 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 46/100 |
| Cedarville | 576 | 0.0% | 28 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 51/100 |
| Adin | 576 | 0.0% | 195 Mbps | 3 | F | 47/100 |
| Canby | 430 | 18.4% | 534 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 46/100 |
| Davis Creek | 280 | 0.0% | 70 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 76/100 |
| Fort Bidwell | 248 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 35/100 |
| Lake City | 230 | 0.0% | 70 Mbps | 1 | F | 58/100 |
| Likely | 151 | 0.0% | 77 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 53/100 |
| Eagleville | 102 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 31/100 |
| Madeline | 90 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 42/100 |
| Willow Ranch | 33 | 78.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 3 | C | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Alturas?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Alturas
| Frontier Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Tnet Broadband Internet | 70 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Alturas Internet Providers
Based on 334 reviews from California internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Alturas residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 73.0% coverage in Alturas.
At a national level, based on 3284 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Alturas Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Alturas, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alturas Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Tnet Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Alturas
Based on data reported by Alturas ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Alturas. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,608 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alturas Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Tnet Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Alturas?
Of the providers in Alturas, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Alturas where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across California or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Alturas, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Alturas
| ISP / Tech Type | Alturas Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Tnet Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
Robert
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 10, 2026 Was cut off with .out notice due to upgrade and was not provided connection to upgrade from the same location (tower). Causing further problems in service and added cost.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
ISPReports User
Fidium
November 08, 2026 Vernice
Frontier Fiber
November 01, 2026 Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Alturas?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Alturas is Frontier.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Alturas is Verizon.
- Viasat, Tnet Broadband Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Alturas, available to 95.1% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.