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Best Internet Providers in Chilcoot, CA

All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Chilcoot has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 Chilcoot.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber16.7%Plumas County 58.9%bottom 29%
Average top speed1,913 MbpsPlumas County 5,165 Mbpstop 22%
Providers41.9 at a typical addressbottom 13%
Homes with internet83%Plumas County 87%bottom 37%
ISP Report CardD+score 26 of 100bottom 29%
Connectivity index25/100Plumas County 32/100bottom 19%

Ranks compare Chilcoot with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Chilcoot, CA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Chilcoot ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestPlumas-Sierra TelecommunicationsUp to 10,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedDigitalPathRated 5.00 out of 5 by its customers, available to 68.72% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Chilcoot Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

PST

PST logo

Availability:

85.5%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: $65.00 - $79.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Chilcoot.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Chilcoot residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

16.7%

10,000 Mbps

10,000 Mbps

Fiber: 5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Fixed Wireless

68.7%

50 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

DigitalPath

DigitalPath logo

Availability:

68.7%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: $69.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Chilcoot.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Chilcoot residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

68.7%

75 Mbps

75 Mbps

Wireless: 5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Frontier

Frontier logo

Availability:

5.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(177)

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1-866-557-9907 Price: Starting at $44.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Chilcoot.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Chilcoot residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

5.1%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 2.7 of 5 stars

(58)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

11.9%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Chilcoot.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Chilcoot residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

11.9%

88 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Chilcoot residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Chilcoot ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Chilcoot, CA?

DigitalPath is the best internet provider in Chilcoot based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, DigitalPath had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Chilcoot, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. DigitalPath is an option for 68.72% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Chilcoot?

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.

Chilcoot, CA map of internet availability

How Chilcoot Compares to Places Its Size

Chilcoot's report card score is in the bottom 29% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 19%.

D+score 26 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 29%
25/100Plumas County 32/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 19%
Measure Chilcoot Rank among US places under 1,000 people Plumas County California US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 16.7% bottom 29% 58.9% 62.4% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,913 Mbps top 22% 5,165 Mbps 3,834 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 1.9 bottom 13% 3.5 8 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.7 top 21% 2.5 3.0 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 7% bottom 41% 10% 17% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 89% bottom 29% 93% 97% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 83% bottom 37% 87% 94% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 20% bottom 3% 43% 79% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 69% bottom 41% 74% 84% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $51,899 bottom 18% $72,582 $111,728 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 13% top 36% 12% 17% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 16.7% of homes in Chilcoot, against 58.9% across Plumas County and 62.4% across California. Households in Chilcoot are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,899 (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 Chilcoot

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Chilcoot?

PST Fiber in Chilcoot, CA

PST logo

Availability:

16.7%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

10,000 Mbps

Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 16.7% of Chilcoot homes. Across the city, PST Fiber has speeds up to 10,000 Mbps, with speeds from 10,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for PST Fiber. PST Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Chilcoot from PST in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Chilcoot?

DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Chilcoot, CA

DigitalPath logo

Availability:

68.7%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

75 Mbps

DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.7% of Chilcoot 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 75 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Chilcoot from DigitalPath in terms of customer satisfaction.

PST Fixed Wireless in Chilcoot, CA

PST logo

Availability:

68.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.7% of Chilcoot homes. Across the city, PST Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. PST Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Chilcoot from PST in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Chilcoot, CA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

11.9%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

88 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.9% of Chilcoot homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Chilcoot from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Chilcoot?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Chilcoot?

Frontier DSL in Chilcoot, CA

Frontier logo

Availability:

5.1%

Customer Rating:

2.7 of 5 stars

(58)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 5.1% of Chilcoot homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Chilcoot from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Chilcoot by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Chilcoot has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Chilcoot

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Chilcoot

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
96105588 8.5%1,002 Mbps2.4D32/100

How Chilcoot Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Chilcoot that have their own pages are all within 20 miles, 3 of them in Nevada. Among them, Portola has the most homes with fiber (89.9%) and Loyalton the fewest (57.3%); Chilcoot has 16.7%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Chilcoot (this page)454 16.7%1,913 Mbps1.9D+25/100
Lemmon Valley, NV5,894 70.6%3,817 Mbps10.4B+69/100
Portola3,747 89.9%9,030 Mbps3.5B-27/100
Cold Springs, NV2,058 84.8%4,259 Mbps7.8B+71/100
Loyalton1,566 57.3%6,053 Mbps2.4C31/100
Doyle720 2.9%390 Mbps1.8D-25/100
Beckwourth539 54.7%5,631 Mbps3.5C32/100
Calpine339 35.1%4,126 Mbps1.6C-20/100
Vinton182 29.7%3,067 Mbps2.5C-31/100
Copperfield, NV182 5.0%865 Mbps8.9C67/100
Verdi48 0.0%1,000 Mbps2D-28/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Chilcoot?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by DigitalPath. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications 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 Chilcoot

Max Advertised Speed in Chilcoot, CA
Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications10,000
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
DigitalPath75
HughesNet25
Frontier Communications10

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Customer Ratings for Chilcoot Internet Providers

Based on 80 reviews from California internet customers, DigitalPath is the best internet service provider for Chilcoot residents. DigitalPath was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 85.5% coverage in Chilcoot.

At a national level, based on 521 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.

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Chilcoot Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Chilcoot, California, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeChilcoot OverallCalifornia OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (27)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
DigitalPathNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)5 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
PSTNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)5 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
FrontierNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (51)3.5 of 5 stars (177)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Chilcoot

Based on data reported by Chilcoot ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Chilcoot. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,999 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 DigitalPath. This indicates DigitalPath reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeChilcoot SpeedCalifornia SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
FrontierNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (51)3.5 of 5 stars (177)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (27)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
DigitalPathNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
PSTNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Chilcoot?

Of the providers in Chilcoot, customers rate Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Chilcoot 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.

Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. DigitalPath is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Chilcoot, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Chilcoot

ISP / Tech TypeChilcoot AffordabilityCalifornia AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (27)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
PSTNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
DigitalPathNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
FrontierNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (51)3.5 of 5 stars (177)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California

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Steve

ting Fiber

1 of 5 stars November 13, 2026

Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Robert

Verizon Fixed Wireless

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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AT&T DSL

1 of 5 stars November 08, 2026

Lousy

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Fidium

1 of 5 stars November 08, 2026
Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Vernice

Frontier Fiber

2 of 5 stars November 01, 2026

Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: No rating yet
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Chilcoot?

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 Chilcoot is DigitalPath.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, DigitalPath may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Chilcoot is PST.
  • Viasat, Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Chilcoot, available to 85.5% 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.