Best Internet Providers in Ashland, CA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ashland, CA
Ashland has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Ashland.
Ranks compare Ashland with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ashland, CA at a Glance
Ashland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Sonic
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Ashland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ashland, CA?
Sonic is the best internet provider in Ashland based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Sonic had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ashland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Sonic is an option for 89.97% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ashland?
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 Ashland
- Sonic - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Unwired - fixed wireless coverage map
- RobinsonHSS - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Tekify - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ashland Compares to Places Its Size
Ashland's report card score is in the top 3% and its connectivity index is in the top 38%.
| Measure | Ashland | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Alameda County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.1% | top 26% | 73.5% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 9,389 Mbps | top 1% | 5,718 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.3 | top 9% | 10.5 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 15% | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 27% | 26% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 32% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 24% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | top 44% | 83% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | bottom 34% | 88% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $87,424 | bottom 45% | $142,605 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 16% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 95.1% of homes in Ashland, against 73.5% across Alameda County and 62.4% across California. Households in Ashland are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $87,424 (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 Ashland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ashland?
Sonic Fiber in Ashland, CA
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Sonic offers Fiber service to 90.0% of Ashland homes. Across the city, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Ashland, CA
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,845 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 59.2% of Ashland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,845 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ashland from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Ashland, CA
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,845 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 59.2% of Ashland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,845 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Ashland from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ashland?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ashland, CA
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Ashland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ashland, CA
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
287 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.8% of Ashland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 287 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Ashland, CA
Availability:
53.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.7% of Ashland homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ashland, CA
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.6% of Ashland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ashland, CA
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.6% of Ashland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Ashland, CA
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.6% of Ashland homes. Across the city, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Tekify Fixed Wireless in Ashland, CA
Availability:
15.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
279 Mbps
Tekify offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.6% of Ashland homes. Across the city, Tekify Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 279 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 110, with an average of 58 Mbps throughout the city.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Ashland, CA
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.1% of Ashland homes. Across the city, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless in Ashland, CA
Availability:
10.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
RobinsonHSS offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.4% of Ashland homes. Across the city, RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ashland?
XFINITY Cable in Ashland, CA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,881 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.5% of Ashland homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,881 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 228 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ashland?
EarthLink DSL in Ashland, CA
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 91.1% of Ashland homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 85 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ashland from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Ashland, CA
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 91.1% of Ashland homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 85 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ashland from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Ashland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ashland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ashland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Ashland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ashland that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Cherryland has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Union City the fewest (40.1%); Ashland has 95.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland (this page) | 26,103 | 95.1% | 9,389 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 77/100 |
| Oakland | 412,638 | 90.7% | 7,941 Mbps | 10.5 | A- | 73/100 |
| Hayward | 160,499 | 82.9% | 6,475 Mbps | 11.5 | A- | 82/100 |
| San Leandro | 91,563 | 91.7% | 8,848 Mbps | 10.9 | A | 78/100 |
| Alameda | 78,301 | 88.0% | 7,399 Mbps | 11.3 | A- | 82/100 |
| Union City | 72,759 | 40.1% | 3,412 Mbps | 10.2 | B | 88/100 |
| Castro Valley | 65,198 | 86.2% | 7,828 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 88/100 |
| San Lorenzo | 25,816 | 97.1% | 9,802 Mbps | 13 | A | 77/100 |
| Fairview | 16,853 | 74.0% | 4,184 Mbps | 10.4 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Cherryland | 15,255 | 99.3% | 9,030 Mbps | 12.8 | A+ | 69/100 |
| Canyon | 379 | 45.6% | 2,679 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 83/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ashland?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sonic 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 Ashland
| Sonic | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| RobinsonHSS | 1,000 |
| Tekify | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Unwired | 300 |
| Etheric Networks | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ashland Internet Providers
Based on 402 reviews from California internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for Ashland residents. Sonic was rated at an average of 4.43 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in California, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.5% coverage in Ashland.
At a national level, based on 4618 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Sonic is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.43 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ashland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ashland, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ashland Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic |  (1) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RobinsonHSS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ashland
Based on data reported by Ashland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Ashland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ashland Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (1) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RobinsonHSS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ashland?
Of the providers in Ashland, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ashland 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.
AT&T is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Sonic is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ashland, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ashland
| ISP / Tech Type | Ashland Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (1) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tekify | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RobinsonHSS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
A San Leandro, CA Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 25, 2026 I'm very happy with the speed of my internet it's fast and reliable. I rarely experience outages which is also great. However I have noticed the price has gone up over the years and it's getting a bit expensive. I have been with Xfinity for over 10 years so I think it would be nice if they offered some kind of loyalty credit or discount to long term customers. Overall the service is solid but the cost could be more affordable.
IH
Sonic Fiber
January 03, 2026 We hope Sonic can be an option in more areas to get rid of the menace that is Comcast and AT&T with their higher prices and worse service.
A California customer
AT&T Fiber
May 17, 2023 The service is satisfactory though a little slow at times. The customer service is awful. My account was switched to a more expensive account once. I was on the phone over a half hour as the agent tried to hard sell me various discount plans before they would switch my service back to the former plan.
Don R
XFINITY Cable
April 12, 2023 I've had Xfinity internet for over 6 years and I have no intentions to switch to a new provider any time soon. I do not have cable television so I stream media hours a day via an Amazon firestick and my internet connection never lags. The price isn't the best but I feel like I get my moneys worth considering I use the internet more often than most people and I never have a disruption in speed.
Huntr
AT&T Fiber
March 31, 2023 I appreciate installation was free. Internet is consistently fast. I can only remember one short outage in the past two years. The provided all in one modem is able to keep up with 12+ devices connected to it.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ashland?
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 Ashland is Sonic.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sonic. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ashland is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Ashland, available to 99.5% 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.