Best Internet Providers in Cottonwood, CA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cottonwood, CA
Cottonwood has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 4 available internet technologies in Cottonwood.
Ranks compare Cottonwood with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cottonwood, CA at a Glance
Cottonwood Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Com-Pair Services
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Cottonwood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cottonwood, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 85.37% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cottonwood?
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 Cottonwood
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- DigitalPath - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Shasta Beam - fixed wireless coverage map
- Com-Pair Services - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- DM-Tech - fixed wireless coverage map
How Cottonwood Compares to Places Its Size
Cottonwood's report card score is in the bottom 14% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 31%.
| Measure | Cottonwood | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Tehama County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 2.7% | bottom 4% | 6.1% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 849 Mbps | bottom 1% | 746 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.7 | top 11% | 9.4 | 8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 15% | 2.7 | 3.0 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | bottom 39% | 12% | 17% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 43% | 95% | 97% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | bottom 44% | 89% | 94% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | bottom 11% | 49% | 79% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 49% | 71% | 84% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $94,981 | top 42% | $67,915 | $111,728 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 38% | 14% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 2.7% of homes in Cottonwood, against 6.1% across Tehama County and 62.4% across California. Households in Cottonwood are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $94,981 (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 Cottonwood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cottonwood?
EarthLink Fiber in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cottonwood?
Com-Pair Services Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Com-Pair Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, Com-Pair Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
392 Mbps
DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 392 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the city.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
231 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 231 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.4% of Cottonwood 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.
Shasta Beam Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
Shasta Beam offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.6% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, Shasta Beam Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 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 6.0, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
42.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.5% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
42.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.5% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
29.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
328 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.3% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 328 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 36 Mbps throughout the city.
DM-Tech Fixed Wireless in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
DM-Tech offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, DM-Tech 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 Cottonwood?
Spectrum Cable in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
63.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 63.6% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, Spectrum 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 Cottonwood?
EarthLink DSL in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
70.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 70.0% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Cottonwood, CA
Availability:
70.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 70.0% of Cottonwood homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Cottonwood by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cottonwood has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cottonwood
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Cottonwood
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96022 | 16,471 | 2.9% | 812 Mbps | 8.6 | C | 53/100 |
How Cottonwood Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cottonwood that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Palo Cedro has the most homes with fiber (66.0%) and Gas Point the fewest (0.0%); Cottonwood has 2.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood (this page) | 14,406 | 2.7% | 849 Mbps | 8.7 | C | 54/100 |
| Redding | 111,295 | 29.7% | 1,393 Mbps | 9.3 | B- | 66/100 |
| Red Bluff | 27,395 | 10.2% | 892 Mbps | 10.5 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Anderson | 21,998 | 30.6% | 1,110 Mbps | 8.4 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Palo Cedro | 4,232 | 66.0% | 3,103 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 61/100 |
| Olinda | 2,410 | 47.0% | 868 Mbps | 9.2 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Millville | 1,264 | 2.7% | 473 Mbps | 4 | D | 46/100 |
| Gas Point | 1,050 | 0.0% | 372 Mbps | 7.9 | C- | 47/100 |
| Hooker | 1,023 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 8.7 | C- | 46/100 |
| Balls Ferry | 631 | 13.9% | 1,037 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 25/100 |
| Dales | 39 | 0.0% | 97 Mbps | 2 | F | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cottonwood?
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, Spectrum 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 Cottonwood
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| DigitalPath | 400 |
| unWired Broadband | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Com-Pair Services | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Shasta Beam | 100 |
| DM-Tech | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cottonwood Internet Providers
Based on 410 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cottonwood residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 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 96.3% coverage in Cottonwood.
At a national level, based on 4179 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 Cottonwood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cottonwood, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cottonwood Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Shasta Beam | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Com-Pair Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DM-Tech | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cottonwood
Based on data reported by Cottonwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cottonwood. 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 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 | Cottonwood Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shasta Beam | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Com-Pair Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DM-Tech | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cottonwood?
Of the providers in Cottonwood, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cottonwood 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. Cal.net is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cottonwood, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cottonwood
| ISP / Tech Type | Cottonwood Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shasta Beam | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Com-Pair Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DM-Tech | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Cottonwood?
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 Cottonwood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Cottonwood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Com-Pair Services has the broadest coverage in Cottonwood, available to 97.3% 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.