Best Internet Providers in Garberville, CA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Garberville, CA
Garberville has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless 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 Garberville.
Ranks compare Garberville with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Garberville, CA at a Glance
Garberville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
101NETLINK
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 Garberville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Garberville, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Garberville 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 Garberville, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 69.18% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Garberville?
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 Garberville Compares to Places Its Size
Garberville's report card score is in the bottom 39% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 7%.
| Measure | Garberville | 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 | 43.2% | bottom 31% | 25.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,640 Mbps | top 18% | 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 | 4.4 | bottom 27% | 5.9 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 14% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 95% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 48% | bottom 15% | 71% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 59% | bottom 11% | 81% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $45,288 | bottom 6% | $67,295 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 16% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 43.2% of homes in Garberville, against 25.8% across Humboldt County and 62.4% across California. Households in Garberville are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $45,288 (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 Garberville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Garberville?
Frontier Fiber in Garberville, CA
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 43.2% of Garberville homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Garberville?
101NETLINK Fixed Wireless in Garberville, CA
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
101NETLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.6% of Garberville homes. Across the city, 101NETLINK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Garberville, CA
Availability:
72.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.1% of Garberville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Garberville, CA
Availability:
72.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.1% of Garberville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Garberville, CA
Availability:
69.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.2% of Garberville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Garberville?
Astound Broadband Cable in Garberville, CA
Availability:
76.1%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 76.1% of Garberville homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Garberville?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Garberville, CA.
Internet in Garberville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Garberville has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Garberville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Garberville
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95542 | 2,539 | 26.7% | 2,338 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 16/100 |
How Garberville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Garberville that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Redway has the most homes with fiber (80.4%) and Alderpoint the fewest (0.0%); Garberville has 43.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garberville (this page) | 1,525 | 43.2% | 3,640 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 23/100 |
| Redway | 1,677 | 80.4% | 5,674 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 24/100 |
| Miranda | 769 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 58/100 |
| Myers Flat | 476 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 3.3 | F | 50/100 |
| Phillipsville | 292 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 2 | F | 62/100 |
| Harris | 279 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 11/100 |
| Alderpoint | 278 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 11/100 |
| Briceland | 241 | 0.0% | 283 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 39/100 |
| Ettersburg | 229 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 17/100 |
| Benbow | 208 | 0.0% | 476 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 21/100 |
| Piercy | 196 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Garberville?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Garberville
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| 101NETLINK | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Garberville Internet Providers
Based on 217 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Garberville 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 43.2% coverage in Garberville.
At a national level, based on 1708 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 Garberville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Garberville, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Garberville Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Garberville
Based on data reported by Garberville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Garberville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Garberville Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 Garberville?
Of the providers in Garberville, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Garberville 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Garberville, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Garberville
| ISP / Tech Type | Garberville Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | 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 Garberville?
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 Garberville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Garberville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and 101NETLINK has the broadest coverage in Garberville, available to 98.6% 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.