11 Best Internet Providers in Auburn, CA
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Auburn ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,170 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Auburn Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Auburn 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 Auburn.
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Auburn 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 Auburn.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Auburn, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Auburn ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Auburn, CA?
Optimum is the best internet provider in Auburn based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Optimum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Auburn, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Optimum is an option for 32.91% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Auburn, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Auburn
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Auburn Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Auburn Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| DigitalPath | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SmarterBroadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 179 reviews from California internet customers, Optimum is the best internet service provider for Auburn residents. Optimum was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. DigitalPath wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 69.6% coverage in Auburn.
At a national level, based on 2331 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, DigitalPath is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Auburn?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Auburn?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Optimum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Auburn
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| DigitalPath | 200 Mbps | ||
| Succeed.Net | 100 Mbps | ||
| SmarterBroadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Cal.net | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | 60 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Auburn
| ISP / Tech Type | Auburn Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (0) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SmarterBroadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Auburn ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Auburn. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,691 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Auburn?
California customers rate Optimum as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Optimum received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cal.net is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Auburn customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Auburn, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Auburn
| ISP / Tech Type | Auburn Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (0) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SmarterBroadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Auburn Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Auburn below, including the metrics used and how Auburn compares to the rest of California and nation.
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Auburn | California | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Auburn that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 41.66% | 56.12% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,170 Mbps | 3,631 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Auburn. | 8.1 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 16% | 15% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 97% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 93% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 70% | 78% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 70% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Auburn ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Auburn is B, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Auburn is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Auburn have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Auburn ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
91% of Auburn households have an internet connection despite having 99.85% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 70% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Auburn residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Auburn?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
How Much Speed does a Auburn Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Auburn is 2.4, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Auburn's average household income is $99,453 which is higher than the California average of $108,618 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Auburn also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in California who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Auburn has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Auburn households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Auburn?
EarthLink Fiber in Auburn, CA
Availability:
28.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,949 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 28.3% of Auburn homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,949 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 Auburn from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Auburn, CA
Availability:
28.3%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,949 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 28.3% of Auburn homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,949 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Auburn from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Auburn, CA
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 15.2% of Auburn homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Auburn?
Astound Broadband Cable in Auburn, CA
Availability:
53.4%
Customer Rating:
(90)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 53.4% of Auburn homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Auburn, CA
Availability:
32.9%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
748 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 32.9% of Auburn homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 748 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 35, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Auburn?
EarthLink DSL in Auburn, CA
Availability:
67.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 67.6% of Auburn homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Auburn from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Auburn, CA
Availability:
67.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 67.6% of Auburn homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Auburn from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband DSL in Auburn, CA
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 5.3% of Auburn homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Auburn?
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Auburn, CA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Auburn homes. Across the city, Cal.net 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 Auburn, CA
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Auburn 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 Auburn, CA
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.8% of Auburn homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Auburn, CA
Availability:
69.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.6% of Auburn homes. Across the city, DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless in Auburn, CA
Availability:
56.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
SmarterBroadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.5% of Auburn homes. Across the city, SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 87 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Auburn, CA
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.3% of Auburn homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Auburn, CA
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.3% of Auburn homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
SkyHi Broadband Fixed Wireless in Auburn, CA
Availability:
23.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
SkyHi Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.0% of Auburn homes. Across the city, SkyHi Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in Auburn, CA
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Succeed.Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.9% of Auburn homes. Across the city, Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Auburn?
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 Auburn is Optimum.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Auburn is Optimum.
- Cal.net, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Auburn, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Auburn compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Auburn stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Auburn's B ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 94 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100