4 Best Internet Providers in Gualala, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Gualala, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gualala, CA?

Further Reach is the highest-rated internet provider in Gualala based on 134 California customer reviews, and Further Reach has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Gualala, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Gualala

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Gualala Internet Providers

Based on 134 reviews from California internet customers, Further Reach is the best internet service provider for Gualala residents. Further Reach was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in California, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 13.1% coverage in Gualala.

At a national level, based on 1250 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Further Reach is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gualala?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Gualala, the fastest internet in the city comes from Further Reach.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Gualala

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Further Reach	200 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gualala

Based on data reported by Gualala ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Further Reach. The company offers speeds up to 200 Mbps in Gualala. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 200 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 Further Reach. This indicates Further Reach reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gualala?

California customers rate Further Reach 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.

Further Reach received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is 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 Gualala customers with an average price rating of 4.18 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Gualala

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

Gualala ISP Report Card: D-

	Metric (hover for details)	Gualala	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Gualala 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.	200 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 Gualala.	3.1	7.4	6.8

 

Gualala Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Gualala	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.	2.4	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.	15%	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.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	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.	57%	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.	57%	79%	76%

Gualala ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Gualala is D-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Gualala is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Gualala have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Gualala 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.

88% of Gualala households have an internet connection despite having 99.26% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 29% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Gualala 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 Gualala?

How Much Speed does a Gualala Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Gualala is 2.4, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Gualala's average household income is $93,576 which is about average for the California average of $108,618 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Gualala also has 6% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Gualala has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Gualala households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 95% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gualala?

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gualala?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gualala?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gualala?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Gualala?

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

To see how Gualala 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 Gualala's D- ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.