Best Internet Providers in Carmichael, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carmichael, CA
Carmichael has 10 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 Carmichael.
Ranks compare Carmichael with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carmichael, CA at a Glance
Carmichael Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Fidium
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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 Carmichael ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carmichael, CA?
Fidium Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Carmichael based on 404 California customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carmichael?
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 Carmichael
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Succeed.Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Carmichael Compares to Places Its Size
Carmichael's report card score is tied 258th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 281st of 749.
| Measure | Carmichael | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Sacramento County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 71.2% | Tied 476th of 749 | 54.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,520 Mbps | 377th of 749 | 3,215 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.1 | Tied 34th of 749 | 8.7 | 8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 456th of 749 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | Tied 187th of 749 | 19% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 281st of 749 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 183rd of 749 | 94% | 94% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | Tied 158th of 749 | 81% | 79% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | Tied 268th of 749 | 86% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $94,293 | 367th of 749 | $102,162 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 511th of 749 | 17% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 71.2% of homes in Carmichael, against 54.4% across Sacramento County and 62.4% across California. Households in Carmichael are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $94,293 (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 Carmichael
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carmichael?
Fidium Fiber in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
1,907 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 54.3% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 1,907 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Fidium Fiber. Fidium Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Carmichael from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
51.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,927 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 51.6% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,927 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 Carmichael from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
51.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,927 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 51.6% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,927 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 Carmichael from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carmichael?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
256 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 256 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 Carmichael, CA
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
67.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Succeed.Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.8% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
54.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.8% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
39.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.0% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 97 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.6% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carmichael?
XFINITY Cable in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carmichael?
EarthLink DSL in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 94.5% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 88 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Carmichael from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 94.5% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 88 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Carmichael from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Carmichael, CA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 2.2% of Carmichael homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Carmichael by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carmichael has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carmichael
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Carmichael
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95608 | 65,052 | 76.1% | 3,474 Mbps | 10.2 | B+ | 73/100 |
How Carmichael Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carmichael that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Arden-Arcade has the most homes with fiber (86.1%) and La Riviera the fewest (8.9%); Carmichael has 71.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmichael (this page) | 54,219 | 71.2% | 3,520 Mbps | 10.1 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Arden-Arcade | 106,784 | 86.1% | 3,659 Mbps | 10.3 | A- | 71/100 |
| Citrus Heights | 87,225 | 16.9% | 2,102 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Rancho Cordova | 84,074 | 50.5% | 3,137 Mbps | 9 | B | 88/100 |
| North Highlands | 54,241 | 55.6% | 3,339 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 72/100 |
| Fair Oaks | 42,373 | 42.4% | 3,223 Mbps | 9.7 | B | 86/100 |
| Foothill Farms | 32,400 | 17.6% | 2,478 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Rosemont | 23,510 | 23.6% | 2,442 Mbps | 8 | B- | 81/100 |
| La Riviera | 11,252 | 8.9% | 2,115 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 83/100 |
| Gold River | 2,817 | 27.1% | 2,764 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 81/100 |
| McClellan Park | 211 | 100.0% | 4,175 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 69/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carmichael?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Fidium Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Carmichael
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Succeed.Net | 100 |
| GeoLinks | 100 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| unWired Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carmichael Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from California internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for Carmichael residents. Fidium Fiber was rated at an average of 3.54 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in California, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 99.8% coverage in Carmichael.
At a national level, based on 4695 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 Carmichael Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carmichael, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carmichael Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (1) | (13) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carmichael
Based on data reported by Carmichael ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Carmichael. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,590 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 Fidium Fiber. This indicates Fidium reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carmichael Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (1) | (13) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carmichael?
Of the providers in Carmichael, customers rate Fidium Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carmichael 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.
Fidium Fiber is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Carmichael, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carmichael
| ISP / Tech Type | Carmichael Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (1) | (13) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Celina J
XFINITY Cable
August 24, 2024 Xfinity is ok. Where our apartment is, apparently the service is not that great. I can’t walk into my own kitchen without my phone dropping the call. Anywhere else around town is fine.
Jaime T.
Fidium DSL
November 13, 2023 Consolidated communications has been solid for us, going on 7 years now. We have had AT&T , DIRECTV, and a couple others prior and had endless issues with service and installs. So much so I was ok with ditching cable and just installing an antenna for local programming. Now we simple have a Roku that works flawlessly. Never dropped or slow. Never have to call to upgrade or even to service our equipment. Whatever they are doing, they have it right.. all for $58 a month. My husband is in IT and will not comprise on speed or quality and we have no complaints for either !
A Carmichael, CA Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 24, 2023 Jules S.
AT&T DSL
May 17, 2023 We are far away from the closest box or hub from our provider. There are many other neighbors who have the same provider. Therefore, we frequently experience extremely slow service, especially when a majority of users are home in the evening. I feel very frustrated that we are paying for a service, the full benefit of which we rarely receive! I work from home, so this affects my productivity. We may need to change providers.
Peter A
XFINITY Cable
January 04, 2023 My wife and I work from home so we need sufficient internet speeds to meet our demands. Our ISP provides plenty of speed and reliability. This also allows us to stream movies and music without any issues. We have been subscribers for over 10 years with very few issues or complaints.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Carmichael?
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 Carmichael is Fidium.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Fidium Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Carmichael is Fidium.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carmichael, available to 100.0% 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.