Best Internet Providers in Arcata, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Arcata, CA
Arcata has 7 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 Arcata.
Ranks compare Arcata with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Arcata, CA at a Glance
Arcata Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
Vero
Connection
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Fiber
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 Arcata ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Arcata, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Arcata based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Arcata, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 80.48% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Arcata?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Arcata
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Vero - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- 101NETLINK - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Arcata Compares to Places Its Size
Arcata's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the top 47%.
| Measure | Arcata | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Humboldt County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 27.5% | bottom 16% | 25.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,292 Mbps | bottom 16% | 1,300 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | top 40% | 5.9 | 8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 11% | 2.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 36% | 14% | 17% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 95% | 97% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 32% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 39% | 71% | 79% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 38% | 81% | 84% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $58,473 | bottom 13% | $67,295 | $111,728 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 34% | top 1% | 16% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 27.5% of homes in Arcata, against 25.8% across Humboldt County and 62.4% across California. Households in Arcata are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,473 (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 Arcata
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Arcata?
Vero Fiber in Arcata, CA
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,291 Mbps
Vero Broadband offers Fiber service to 27.5% of Arcata homes. Across the city, Vero Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,291 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Vero Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Arcata?
101NETLINK Fixed Wireless in Arcata, CA
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
101NETLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Arcata homes. Across the city, 101NETLINK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Arcata, CA
Availability:
80.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.5% of Arcata homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Arcata, CA
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
258 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.2% of Arcata homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 258 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Arcata, CA
Availability:
59.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.5% of Arcata homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Arcata, CA
Availability:
59.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.5% of Arcata homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Arcata?
Optimum Cable in Arcata, CA
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 88.4% of Arcata homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Arcata?
EarthLink DSL in Arcata, CA
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 86.8% of Arcata homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Arcata, CA
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 86.8% of Arcata homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Arcata by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Arcata has 1 neighborhood and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Arcata
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Creek | 3,002 | 0.0% | 865 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 77/100 |
ZIP codes in Arcata
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95521 | 21,066 | 27.6% | 1,294 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 68/100 |
How Arcata Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Arcata that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Bayside has the most homes with fiber (6.4%) and Blue Lake the fewest (0.0%); Arcata has 27.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcata (this page) | 21,121 | 27.5% | 1,292 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Mckinleyville | 18,590 | 6.0% | 1,012 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 69/100 |
| Bayside | 1,934 | 6.4% | 1,104 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 70/100 |
| Blue Lake | 1,708 | 0.0% | 835 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 63/100 |
| Indianola | 1,003 | 0.0% | 936 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 70/100 |
| Fieldbrook | 827 | 0.0% | 787 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 43/100 |
| Samoa | 438 | 0.0% | 899 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 60/100 |
| Cutten | 285 | 97.2% | 4,862 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Manila | 258 | 0.0% | 917 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 58/100 |
| Myrtletown | 139 | 0.0% | 893 Mbps | 4 | D- | 73/100 |
| Sunny Brae | 38 | 0.0% | 697 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Arcata?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Vero Broadband should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Arcata
| Vero Broadband | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| 101NETLINK | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Arcata Internet Providers
Based on 180 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Arcata residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 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 78.2% coverage in Arcata.
At a national level, based on 2504 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Arcata Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Arcata, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Arcata Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Arcata
Based on data reported by Arcata ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Vero Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Arcata. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,291 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Arcata Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Arcata?
Of the providers in Arcata, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Arcata 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Arcata, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Arcata
| ISP / Tech Type | Arcata Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (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 Arcata?
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 Arcata is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Vero Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Arcata is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and 101NETLINK has the broadest coverage in Arcata, available to 93.6% 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.