9 Best Internet Providers in Clearlake Oaks, CA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clearlake Oaks, CA?

Mediacom is the best internet provider in Clearlake Oaks based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Mediacom had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Clearlake Oaks, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Mediacom is an option for 69.46% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Clearlake Oaks

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Clearlake Oaks Internet Providers

Based on 159 reviews from California internet customers, Mediacom is the best internet service provider for Clearlake Oaks residents. Mediacom was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. DigitalPath wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 91.0% coverage in Clearlake Oaks.

At a national level, based on 2072 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clearlake Oaks?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Clearlake Oaks, the fastest internet in the city comes from Mediacom.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Clearlake Oaks

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	DigitalPath	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	LAKE COUNTY Broadband solutions	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Valley Internet	50 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clearlake Oaks

Based on data reported by Clearlake Oaks ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Clearlake Oaks. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Mediacom. This indicates Mediacom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clearlake Oaks?

California customers rate Mediacom 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.

Mediacom received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower 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 Clearlake Oaks customers with an average price rating of 4.18 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Clearlake Oaks

Clearlake Oaks 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 Clearlake Oaks below, including the metrics used and how Clearlake Oaks compares to the rest of California and nation.

Clearlake Oaks ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Clearlake Oaks	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Clearlake Oaks 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.	795 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 Clearlake Oaks.	5.5	7.4	6.8

 

Clearlake Oaks Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Clearlake Oaks	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.	2.2	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.	23%	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.	87%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	77%	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.	38%	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.	39%	79%	76%

Clearlake Oaks ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Clearlake Oaks is D+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Clearlake Oaks is high with a score of 25 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Clearlake Oaks have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Clearlake Oaks 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.

77% of Clearlake Oaks households have an internet connection despite having 98.87% availability. 38% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 24% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 38% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 39% subscribe to it. A very low number of Clearlake Oaks 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 Clearlake Oaks?

How Much Speed does a Clearlake Oaks Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Clearlake Oaks is 2.2, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Clearlake Oaks's average household income is $47,250 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.

Clearlake Oaks 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, 23% 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 Clearlake Oaks has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Clearlake Oaks households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 81% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clearlake Oaks?

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clearlake Oaks?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Clearlake Oaks?

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 Clearlake Oaks is Mediacom.
• The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Mediacom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Clearlake Oaks is Mediacom.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and DigitalPath has the broadest coverage in Clearlake Oaks, 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 Clearlake Oaks compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Clearlake Oaks 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 Clearlake Oaks's D+ ISP Report Card and 25 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.