Best Internet Providers in Ferndale, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ferndale, CA
Ferndale has 7 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 Ferndale.
Ranks compare Ferndale with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ferndale, CA at a Glance
Ferndale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
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DSL
Optimum
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
101NETLINK
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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 Ferndale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ferndale, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ferndale 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 Ferndale, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.33% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ferndale?
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 Ferndale Compares to Places Its Size
Ferndale's report card score is in the bottom 8% and its connectivity index is in the top 43%.
| Measure | Ferndale | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Humboldt County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 8% | 25.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 731 Mbps | bottom 9% | 1,300 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | bottom 48% | 5.9 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 15% | 14% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 95% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 46% | 71% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 27% | 81% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,884 | top 41% | $67,295 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 11% | 16% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Ferndale, against 25.8% across Humboldt County and 62.4% across California. Households in Ferndale are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,884 (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 Ferndale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ferndale?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Ferndale, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ferndale?
101NETLINK Fixed Wireless in Ferndale, CA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
101NETLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Ferndale homes. Across the city, 101NETLINK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ferndale, CA
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.3% of Ferndale homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ferndale, CA
Availability:
72.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
233 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.1% of Ferndale homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 233 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ferndale, CA
Availability:
65.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.7% of Ferndale homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ferndale, CA
Availability:
65.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.7% of Ferndale homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ferndale?
Optimum Cable in Ferndale, CA
Availability:
69.5%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 69.5% of Ferndale homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ferndale?
Frontier DSL in Ferndale, CA
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 74.1% of Ferndale homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Ferndale by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ferndale has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ferndale
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ferndale
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95536 | 2,708 | 0.0% | 704 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 52/100 |
How Ferndale Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ferndale that have their own pages are all within 13 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale (this page) | 2,413 | 0.0% | 731 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 52/100 |
| Fortuna | 13,167 | 0.0% | 928 Mbps | 6.9 | C- | 61/100 |
| Rio Dell | 3,545 | 0.0% | 901 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 31/100 |
| Loleta | 1,583 | 0.0% | 689 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 61/100 |
| Hydesville | 1,489 | 0.0% | 847 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 71/100 |
| Carlotta | 779 | 0.0% | 582 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 37/100 |
| Scotia | 746 | 0.0% | 879 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 33/100 |
| Newburg | 692 | 0.0% | 866 Mbps | 7.3 | C- | 82/100 |
| Fields Landing | 318 | 0.0% | 897 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 25/100 |
| Port Kenyon | 279 | 0.0% | 462 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 53/100 |
| Fernbridge | 180 | 0.0% | 744 Mbps | 6.6 | D+ | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ferndale?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Optimum 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 Ferndale
| Optimum | 940 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| 101NETLINK | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ferndale Internet Providers
Based on 231 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ferndale residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 74.1% coverage in Ferndale.
At a national level, based on 2681 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 Ferndale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ferndale, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ferndale Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ferndale
Based on data reported by Ferndale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Ferndale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ferndale Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | 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 Ferndale?
Of the providers in Ferndale, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ferndale 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 Ferndale, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ferndale
| ISP / Tech Type | Ferndale Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | 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 Ferndale?
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 Ferndale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ferndale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and 101NETLINK has the broadest coverage in Ferndale, available to 98.8% 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.