Best Internet Providers in Esmeralda County, NV
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Esmeralda County, NV
Esmeralda County 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Esmeralda County.
Ranks compare Esmeralda County with the 17 Nevada counties.
Esmeralda County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Valley Communications Association
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Ethos Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Esmeralda County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Esmeralda County, NV?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Esmeralda County?
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 Esmeralda County
How Esmeralda County Compares to the Rest of Nevada
Esmeralda County's report card score is 16th of 17 and its connectivity index is 5th of 17.
| Measure | Esmeralda County | Rank among Nevada counties | Nevada | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 0.4% | 15th of 17 | 51.6% | 71.5% | Churchill County (87.5%) |
| Average top speed | 56 Mbps | 17th of 17 | 2,689 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Washoe County (2,945 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.8 | 17th of 17 | 8.3 | 7.1 | Carson City (10.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.0 | 17th of 17 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Clark County and Elko County and 2 more (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | Tied 1st of 17 | 13% | 15% | Tied with Lincoln County and Storey County |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 3rd of 17 | 97% | 96% | Lincoln County and Storey County (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | 1st of 17 | 92% | 91% | Leads; next is Lander County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | 8th of 17 | 77% | 76% | Douglas County (81%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | Tied 1st of 17 | 82% | 81% | Tied with Storey County |
| Median household income | $41,715 | 17th of 17 | $88,055 | $93,246 | Storey County ($104,886) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 1% | 17th of 17 | 15% | 16% | Lander County (17%) |
Fiber reaches 0.4% of homes in Esmeralda County, against 51.6% across Nevada. Households in Esmeralda County are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $41,715 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Esmeralda County Compares to Its Neighbors
Esmeralda County has 4 neighbors, 2 of them in California. Among them, Nye County has the most homes with fiber (74.1%) and Mineral County the fewest (1.0%); Esmeralda County has 0.4%.
Map of Esmeralda County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
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Esmeralda County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County (this page) | 729 | 0.4% | 56 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 65/100 |
| Nye County | 51,591 | 74.1% | 901 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Inyo County, CA | 19,016 | 57.9% | 1,528 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 41/100 |
| Mono County, CA | 13,195 | 60.6% | 3,079 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Mineral County | 4,554 | 1.0% | 780 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 47/100 |
Internet in Esmeralda County by City and ZIP Code
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Cities and towns in Esmeralda County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer | 323 | 0.0% | 49 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 58/100 |
| Goldfield | 250 | 1.2% | 54 Mbps | 2 | D- | 63/100 |
| Silver Peak | 122 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 1 | F | 46/100 |
ZIP codes in Esmeralda County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89010 (Dyer) | 334 | 0.0% | 49 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 58/100 |
| 89013 (Goldfield) | 266 | 1.1% | 54 Mbps | 2 | D- | 64/100 |
| 89047 (Silver Peak) | 122 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 1 | F | 46/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Esmeralda County?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Esmeralda County
| Valley Communications Association | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Ethos Broadband | 400 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Esmeralda County Internet Providers
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Esmeralda County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Esmeralda County, Nevada, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Esmeralda County Overall | Nevada Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Valley Communications Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Esmeralda County
Based on data reported by Esmeralda County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Valley Communications Association. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Esmeralda County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 45 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
| ISP / Tech Type | Esmeralda County Speed | Nevada Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Valley Communications Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Esmeralda County?
The table below shows how customers in Esmeralda County, Nevada, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Esmeralda County
| ISP / Tech Type | Esmeralda County Affordability | Nevada Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Valley Communications Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Esmeralda County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Esmeralda County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Esmeralda County, NV.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Esmeralda County?
Valley Communications Association Fixed Wireless in Esmeralda County, NV
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Valley Communications Association offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.0% of Esmeralda County homes. Across the county, Valley Communications Association Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in Esmeralda County, NV
Availability:
63.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Ethos Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.6% of Esmeralda County homes. Across the county, Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 80, with an average of 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Esmeralda County, NV
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.9% of Esmeralda County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 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 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Esmeralda County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Esmeralda County, NV.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Esmeralda County?
Frontier DSL in Esmeralda County, NV
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 13.6% of Esmeralda County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Nevada
Customer Reviews
Steven F
Zito Cable
September 06, 2026 Zito Cable service suffers from extensive packet loss, especially between 10pm and 8am local. The download is advertised at 400Mbps and that is mostly provided; however, the upload is advertised at 25Mbps and averages 5Mbps throughout the day and regularly dropping to less than 1Mbps from 10pm to 8am local. Packet loss also increases significantly from 1 to 5% during the day to between 10 and 50% during the evening. Frequent connection drops occur throughout the entire day.
Steven F.
Zito Cable
September 06, 2026 For 3.5 years service has disconnected multiple times a day and suffered from packet loss that ranges from 4% to over 50%. I pay for 400/25Mbps and on average, when the connection holds, my upload is usually 4Mbps and regularly drops below 1Mbps. I am constantly told that the conditions of the network will be resolved soon. I have been waiting 3.5 years and still no resolution.
Jerry S
Cox Cable
July 21, 2026 Service is great but outages do occur. Price is 500% of what it should be. Actually more than double the price if there was competition
K'yvonne W.
Cox Cable
June 12, 2026 COX used to be a really good internet provider, but it has declined in all honesty. The price has gone up, but the quality has gone down. I have constant buffering issues or even issues with the internet just turning off, even when there's no outage or scheduled maintenance. It's about ~300 a month, for terrible quality. I'm trying to convince my grandparents to switch but they're a little stubborn. COX has done nothing but get me issues, and my mobile data runs better than the internet provided by COX. I've even considered getting my own modem to use in my room instead of using the bad internet we have now.
Shannan C.
Cox Cable
June 07, 2026 I am very dissatisfied with our internet provider Cox Communications. We are constantly having outages, and they no longer want to provide credits every time this happens. We have four people in the home, and it just doesn’t seem to be giving us good connectivity. We are always restarting our router, and get barely a signal at times. In safe, I can no longer even use my phone in my room. I tried calling to upgrade, but they want an additional $100 a month to the next plan upgrade. I tried to switch to Verizon home, but they are not in our area yet. It seems to be Cox as a monopoly in our area. I am going to keep trying to find another provider to switch to.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Esmeralda County?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be Valley Communications Association.
- Viasat, Valley Communications Association, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Esmeralda County, available to 72.3% 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.