3 Best Internet Providers in Big River, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Big River, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Big River, CA?

Optimum is the best internet provider in Big River 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 Big River, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Optimum is an option for 89.77% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Big River, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Big River

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Big River Internet Providers

Based on 67 reviews from California internet customers, Optimum is the best internet service provider for Big River residents. Optimum was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in California, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 18.4% coverage in Big River.

At a national level, based on 702 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Big River?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Big River, the fastest internet in the city comes from Optimum.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Big River

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	500 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Big River

Based on data reported by Big River ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Big River. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 500 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, 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 Big River?

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. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Big River customers with an average price rating of 4.18 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Big River, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Big River

Big River 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 Big River below, including the metrics used and how Big River compares to the rest of California and nation.

Big River ISP Report Card: F

	Metric (hover for details)	Big River	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Big River that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	465 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 Big River.	2.1	7.4	6.8

 

Big River Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Big River	California	USA
	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.	1.8	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.	9%	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.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	62%	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.	68%	79%	76%

Big River ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Big River is F, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Big River is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Big River have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Big River 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.

90% of Big River households have an internet connection despite having 96.87% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Big River 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 Big River?

How Much Speed does a Big River Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Big River is 1.8, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Big River's average household income is $37,679 which is much lower than the California average of $108,618 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Big River also has 5% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Big River has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Big River households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 64% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Big River?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Big River, CA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Big River?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Big River?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Big River?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Big River?

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 Big River is Optimum.
• The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 Big River is Optimum.
• Frontier Communications, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Big River, 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 Big River compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Big River 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 Big River's F ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.