12 Best Internet Providers in Humboldt County, CA
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Humboldt County ISP Report Card | C |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,102 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Humboldt County Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Humboldt County has 12 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Humboldt County.
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Humboldt County has 12 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Humboldt County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Humboldt County, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Humboldt County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Humboldt County, CA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Humboldt County based on 192 California customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Humboldt County, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Humboldt County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Humboldt County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Humboldt County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| 101NETLINK | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum |  (1) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (1) |  (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Hunter Communications | (0) | (0) |  (5) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 192 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Humboldt County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.35 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.85 out of 5 stars and 3.3% coverage in Humboldt County.
At a national level, based on 2511 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Humboldt County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Humboldt County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hunter Communications 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 Humboldt County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Hunter Communications | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Vero Broadband | 2,300 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Velocity Communications | 150 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| 101NETLINK | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Humboldt County
| ISP / Tech Type | Humboldt County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| 101NETLINK | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hunter Communications | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Humboldt County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Hunter Communications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Humboldt County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,035 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Humboldt County?
California customers rate AT&T 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.
AT&T received a local rating of 3.27 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Humboldt County customers with an average price rating of 3.60 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Humboldt County, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Humboldt County
| ISP / Tech Type | Humboldt County Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| 101NETLINK | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Hunter Communications | (0) | (0) |  (5) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Humboldt County 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 county 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 Humboldt County below, including the metrics used and how Humboldt County compares to the rest of California and nation.
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Humboldt County | California | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Humboldt County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 13.51% | 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. | 1,102 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 Humboldt County. | 6.0 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county 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. | 13% | 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. | 95% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 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. | 71% | 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. | 73% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Humboldt County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Humboldt County is C, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Humboldt County is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Humboldt County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Humboldt County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
91% of Humboldt County households have an internet connection despite having 97.44% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Humboldt County 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 Counties Compare to Humboldt County?
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
How Much Speed does a Humboldt County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Humboldt County is 2.4, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Humboldt County's average household income is $67,704 which is much lower than the California average of $108,618 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Humboldt County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 13% 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 Humboldt County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Humboldt County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Humboldt County?
Vero Fiber in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,275 Mbps
Vero Broadband offers Fiber service to 10.9% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, Vero Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,275 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Vero Fiber.
Hunter Communications Fiber in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,035 Mbps
Hunter Communications offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, Hunter Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,035 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hunter Communications Fiber.
Frontier Fiber in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Humboldt County?
Optimum Cable in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 81.8% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 35, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the county.
Astound Broadband Cable in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(90)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 1.8% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, 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 Humboldt County?
EarthLink DSL in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
68.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 68.5% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
68.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 68.5% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.0% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 52 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Humboldt County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Humboldt County?
101NETLINK Fixed Wireless in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
101NETLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.0% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, 101NETLINK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 20, with an average of 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
80.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.1% of Humboldt 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 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
43.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.0% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
20.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.7% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 20, with an average of 4.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
20.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.7% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 20, with an average of 4.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Velocity Communications Fixed Wireless in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
Velocity Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.9% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, Velocity Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 99 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Humboldt County?
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 Humboldt County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hunter Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Humboldt County is AT&T.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and 101NETLINK has the broadest coverage in Humboldt County, 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 Humboldt County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Humboldt County 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 Humboldt County's C ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
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Dave B
Frontier Fiber
January 22, 2026 Frontier has been very good and the speed is very fast. We had a connection problem at first but they came out and got everything working very quickly. Over all I am very happy with Frontier internet.
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A Lincoln, CA Customer
AT&T Fiber
January 22, 2026 AT&T has been very good to us. Although their prices can be expensive, the internet is always fast and reliable. We have been getting gig speed and hope to continue with the company. Internet is important in my life so having fast internet is enjoyable. If you are willing to pay, I would recommend AT&T Fiber.
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A Walnut Creek, CA Customer
Astound Broadband Cable
January 18, 2026 Overall, I am satisfied with the service. The download speed is fast (1Gbps), and the pricing is fair. The install process and setup was straightforward. However, the biggest downside by far is that the upload speed is much slower than the download speed.
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A Camp Pendleton North, CA Customer
Cox Cable
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Kendall S.
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless
January 15, 2026 Great customer service. I live in a very rural area and internet services are limited. When I first moved to my current residence I was an existing AT&T customer. To keep things simple I transferred my services. After one year of very slow unreliable service via the phone line I switched to fixed WiFi with unwired. Not only did the internet service improve but the cost decreased. They treat their clients well. When I called in to lower my internet’s speed because I couldn’t afford the current plan they acknowledged that I was a long time customer and decreased my monthly bill but also increased my speed. When their service tech were on site they are polite and respectful. Unwired broadband is a great company to work with.
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