Best Internet Providers in Castella, CA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Castella, CA
Castella has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Castella.
Ranks compare Castella with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Castella, CA at a Glance
Castella Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Verizon
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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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 Castella ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Castella, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Castella based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Castella, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 52.80% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Castella?
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.
How Castella Compares to Places Its Size
Castella's report card score is in the bottom 6% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Castella | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Shasta County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 26.5% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 301 Mbps | bottom 14% | 1,312 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.1 | bottom 16% | 8.5 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | top 7% | 10% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 26% | bottom 6% | 69% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 8% | 80% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,033 | top 36% | $79,539 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 15% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Castella, against 26.5% across Shasta County and 62.4% across California. Households in Castella are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,033 (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 Castella
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Castella?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Castella, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Castella?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Castella, CA
Availability:
52.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.8% of Castella homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Castella, CA
Availability:
42.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
179 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.5% of Castella homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 179 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Castella?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Castella, CA
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 17.8% of Castella homes. Across the city, Vyve Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Castella?
EarthLink DSL in Castella, CA
Availability:
21.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 21.0% of Castella homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Castella, CA
Availability:
21.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 21.0% of Castella homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Castella by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Castella has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Castella
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Castella
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96017 | 190 | 0.0% | 287 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 37/100 |
How Castella Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Castella that have their own pages are all within 24 miles. Among them, Mount Shasta has the most homes with fiber (74.6%) and Lakehead the fewest (0.0%); Castella has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castella (this page) | 214 | 0.0% | 301 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 35/100 |
| Mount Shasta | 7,175 | 74.6% | 1,033 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Weed | 6,758 | 54.1% | 1,348 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Dunsmuir | 2,120 | 32.9% | 985 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 43/100 |
| Mccloud | 1,206 | 0.0% | 924 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 33/100 |
| Lakehead | 1,075 | 0.0% | 219 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 21/100 |
| Trinity Center | 535 | 0.0% | 80 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 39/100 |
| Big Bend | 127 | 0.0% | 77 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 34/100 |
| Shasta Retreat | 116 | 6.0% | 865 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 44/100 |
| Edgewood | 48 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Sweetbriar | 26 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Castella?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Verizon 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 Castella
| Vyve Broadband | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 10 |
| EarthLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Castella Internet Providers
Based on 177 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Castella residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 42.5% coverage in Castella.
At a national level, based on 2243 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 Castella Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Castella, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Castella Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Castella
Based on data reported by Castella ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Castella. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 179 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Castella Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Castella?
Of the providers in Castella, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Castella 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Castella, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Castella
| ISP / Tech Type | Castella Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
Robert
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 10, 2026 Was cut off with .out notice due to upgrade and was not provided connection to upgrade from the same location (tower). Causing further problems in service and added cost.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
ISPReports User
Fidium
November 08, 2026 Vernice
Frontier Fiber
November 01, 2026 Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Castella?
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 Castella is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Castella is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Castella, available to 52.8% 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.