7 Best Internet Providers in Blue Lake, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Blue Lake, 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 Blue Lake, CA?

Velocity Communications is the best internet provider in Blue Lake based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Velocity Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Blue Lake, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Velocity Communications is an option for 5.27% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Blue Lake

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Blue Lake Internet Providers

Based on 136 reviews from California internet customers, Velocity Communications is the best internet service provider for Blue Lake residents. Velocity Communications was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in California, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 82.6% coverage in Blue Lake.

At a national level, based on 1512 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, 101NETLINK is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Blue Lake?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Blue Lake

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	101NETLINK	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Velocity Communications	50 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Blue Lake

Based on data reported by Blue Lake ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Blue Lake. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 Blue Lake?

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. Velocity Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Blue Lake customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Blue Lake

Blue Lake 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 Blue Lake below, including the metrics used and how Blue Lake compares to the rest of California and nation.

Blue Lake ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Blue Lake	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Blue Lake 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.	850 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 Blue Lake.	4.7	7.4	6.8

 

Blue Lake Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Blue Lake	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.	2.0	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.	18%	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.	95%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	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.	76%	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.	83%	79%	76%

Blue Lake ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Blue Lake is D, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Blue Lake is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Blue Lake have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Blue Lake 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.

94% of Blue Lake households have an internet connection while having 92.15% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Blue Lake 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 Blue Lake?

How Much Speed does a Blue Lake Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Blue Lake is 2.0, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Blue Lake's average household income is $65,299 which is much lower than the California average of $108,618 and 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.

Blue Lake 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, 18% 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 Blue Lake has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Blue Lake households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Blue Lake?

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Blue Lake?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Blue Lake?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Blue Lake, CA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Blue Lake?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Blue Lake?

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 Blue Lake is Velocity Communications.
• 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 Blue Lake is Optimum.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and 101NETLINK has the broadest coverage in Blue Lake, 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 Blue Lake compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Blue Lake 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 Blue Lake's D ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.