Best Internet Providers in Humboldt County, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Humboldt County, CA
Humboldt County has 10 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.
Ranks compare Humboldt County with the 58 California counties.
The Best Internet in Humboldt County, CA at a Glance
Humboldt County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
101NETLINK
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 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 248 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Humboldt 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 Humboldt County
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Vero - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- 101NETLINK - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hunter Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Humboldt County Compares to the Rest of California
Humboldt County's report card score is 44th of 58 and its connectivity index is tied 38th of 58.
| Measure | Humboldt County | Rank among California counties | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 25.8% | 49th of 58 | 62.4% | 71.5% | San Mateo County (84.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,300 Mbps | 48th of 58 | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Colusa County (6,304 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | 43rd of 58 | 8 | 7.1 | Alameda County (10.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 49th of 58 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Alpine County and Madera County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | Tied 26th of 58 | 17% | 15% | Marin County (32%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 38th of 58 | 97% | 96% | Alpine County and Mono County (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 27th of 58 | 94% | 91% | Contra Costa County and Marin County and 2 more (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | Tied 29th of 58 | 79% | 76% | Marin County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | Tied 28th of 58 | 84% | 81% | Alpine County (92%) |
| Median household income | $67,295 | 53rd of 58 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Santa Clara County ($169,968) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 28th of 58 | 17% | 16% | Yolo County (27%) |
Fiber reaches 25.8% of homes in Humboldt County, against 62.4% across California. Households in Humboldt County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,295 (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 Humboldt County Compares to Its Neighbors
Humboldt County has 4 neighbors. Among them, Siskiyou County has the most homes with fiber (63.8%) and Mendocino County the fewest (2.3%); Humboldt County has 25.8%.
Map of Humboldt County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Humboldt County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County (this page) | 136,463 | 25.8% | 1,300 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 59/100 |
| Mendocino County | 91,601 | 2.3% | 999 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 57/100 |
| Siskiyou County | 44,076 | 63.8% | 979 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 44/100 |
| Del Norte County | 27,743 | 60.5% | 1,465 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 67/100 |
| Trinity County | 16,112 | 21.3% | 1,926 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 36/100 |
Internet in Humboldt County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Blue Lake to 80.4% in Redway; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 95519 (Mckinleyville) to 76.4% in 95560 (Redway). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Humboldt County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 45,720 | 52.4% | 1,656 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Arcata | 21,121 | 27.5% | 1,292 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Mckinleyville | 18,590 | 6.0% | 1,012 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 69/100 |
| 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 |
| Hoopa | 3,116 | 14.8% | 461 Mbps | 1.2 | D- | 32/100 |
| Trinidad | 2,573 | 0.0% | 916 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 60/100 |
| Ferndale | 2,413 | 0.0% | 731 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 52/100 |
| Bayside | 1,934 | 6.4% | 1,104 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 70/100 |
| Blue Lake | 1,708 | 0.0% | 835 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 63/100 |
| Redway | 1,677 | 80.4% | 5,674 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 24/100 |
| Loleta | 1,583 | 0.0% | 689 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 61/100 |
| Garberville | 1,525 | 43.2% | 3,640 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 23/100 |
| Willow Creek | 1,508 | 70.2% | 2,106 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 42/100 |
| Hydesville | 1,489 | 0.0% | 847 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 71/100 |
| Whitethorn | 1,396 | 0.9% | 167 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 20/100 |
| Indianola | 1,003 | 0.0% | 936 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 70/100 |
| Fieldbrook | 827 | 0.0% | 787 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 43/100 |
| Carlotta | 779 | 0.0% | 582 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 37/100 |
| Miranda | 769 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 58/100 |
| Scotia | 746 | 0.0% | 879 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 33/100 |
| Newburg | 692 | 0.0% | 866 Mbps | 7.3 | C- | 82/100 |
| Orleans | 646 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 1 | F | 39/100 |
| Petrolia | 510 | 0.0% | 156 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 53/100 |
| Myers Flat | 476 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 3.3 | F | 50/100 |
| Orick | 452 | 0.0% | 13 Mbps | 1 | F | 61/100 |
| Samoa | 438 | 0.0% | 899 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 60/100 |
| Kneeland | 381 | 34.4% | 1,849 Mbps | 4 | C- | 66/100 |
| Bridgeville | 339 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 21/100 |
| Fields Landing | 318 | 0.0% | 897 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 25/100 |
| Weott | 299 | 38.5% | 2,030 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Phillipsville | 292 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 2 | F | 62/100 |
| Weitchpec | 290 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 25/100 |
| Cutten | 285 | 97.2% | 4,862 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Harris | 279 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 11/100 |
| Port Kenyon | 279 | 0.0% | 462 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 53/100 |
| Alderpoint | 278 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 11/100 |
| Manila | 258 | 0.0% | 917 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 58/100 |
| Pecwan | 257 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 23/100 |
| Briceland | 241 | 0.0% | 283 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 39/100 |
| Redcrest | 232 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 43/100 |
| Ettersburg | 229 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 17/100 |
| Honeydew | 228 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 25/100 |
| Benbow | 208 | 0.0% | 476 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 21/100 |
| Fernbridge | 180 | 0.0% | 744 Mbps | 6.6 | D+ | 75/100 |
| Ruth | 143 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 21/100 |
| Korbel | 141 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 61/100 |
| Myrtletown | 139 | 0.0% | 893 Mbps | 4 | D- | 73/100 |
| McCann | 128 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 33/100 |
| Blocksburg | 126 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 59/100 |
| Fort Seward | 111 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 59/100 |
| Dinsmore | 79 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 28/100 |
| Stafford | 79 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 34/100 |
| Shively | 69 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 33/100 |
| Whitlow | 63 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 3 | F | 58/100 |
| Maple Creek | 56 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 82/100 |
| Sunny Brae | 38 | 0.0% | 697 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 76/100 |
ZIP codes in Humboldt County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95503 (Eureka) | 24,089 | 31.3% | 1,348 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 66/100 |
| 95501 (Eureka) | 23,309 | 75.3% | 2,001 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 60/100 |
| 95521 (Arcata) | 21,066 | 27.6% | 1,294 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 68/100 |
| 95519 (Mckinleyville) | 18,316 | 0.0% | 919 Mbps | 6.3 | D+ | 67/100 |
| 95540 (Fortuna) | 14,008 | 0.0% | 921 Mbps | 6.9 | C- | 62/100 |
| 95546 (Hoopa) | 3,687 | 12.5% | 461 Mbps | 1.2 | D- | 33/100 |
| 95562 (Rio Dell) | 3,517 | 0.0% | 906 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 31/100 |
| 95536 (Ferndale) | 2,708 | 0.0% | 704 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 52/100 |
| 95524 (Bayside) | 2,703 | 0.0% | 868 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 73/100 |
| 95570 (Trinidad) | 2,547 | 0.0% | 903 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 59/100 |
| 95542 (Garberville) | 2,539 | 26.7% | 2,338 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 16/100 |
| 95551 (Loleta) | 1,903 | 0.0% | 637 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 65/100 |
| 95525 (Blue Lake) | 1,802 | 0.0% | 811 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 63/100 |
| 95573 (Willow Creek) | 1,759 | 69.3% | 2,158 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 45/100 |
| 95560 (Redway) | 1,743 | 76.4% | 5,458 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 26/100 |
| 95589 (Whitethorn) | 1,335 | 1.0% | 169 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 19/100 |
| 95547 (Hydesville) | 1,327 | 0.0% | 890 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 72/100 |
| 95528 (Carlotta) | 954 | 0.0% | 491 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 34/100 |
| 95565 (Scotia) | 869 | 0.0% | 767 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 33/100 |
| 95549 (Kneeland) | 835 | 59.5% | 3,070 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 62/100 |
| 95553 (Miranda) | 808 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 58/100 |
| 95556 (Orleans) | 599 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 1 | F | 40/100 |
| 95558 (Petrolia) | 588 | 0.0% | 148 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 54/100 |
| 95554 (Myers Flat) | 578 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 49/100 |
| 95526 (Bridgeville) | 459 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 22/100 |
| 95564 (Samoa) | 438 | 0.0% | 899 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 60/100 |
| 95555 (Orick) | 390 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 1 | F | 40/100 |
| 95511 (Alderpoint) | 281 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 15/100 |
| 95569 (Redcrest) | 268 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 49/100 |
| 95537 (Fields Landing) | 259 | 0.0% | 940 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 23/100 |
| 95571 (Weott) | 225 | 51.1% | 2,796 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 32/100 |
| 95514 (Blocksburg) | 223 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 58/100 |
| 95559 (Phillipsville) | 186 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 64/100 |
| 95550 (Korbel) | 177 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 68/100 |
| 95545 (Honeydew) | 128 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 22/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Humboldt County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, 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 Humboldt County
| Hunter Communications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Vero Broadband | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| 101NETLINK | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Humboldt County Internet Providers
Based on 248 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 3.34 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in California, with 4.11 out of 5 stars and 82.9% coverage in Humboldt County.
At a national level, based on 2809 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 Humboldt County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Humboldt County, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Humboldt County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband |  (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum |  (1) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (1) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hunter Communications | (0) | (0) |  (6) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Humboldt County
Based on data reported by Humboldt County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Humboldt County. 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Humboldt County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hunter Communications | (0) | (0) |  (6) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Humboldt County?
Of the providers in Humboldt County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Humboldt County 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.
AT&T is rated 3.22 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.26 out of 5.
The table below shows 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hunter Communications | (0) | (0) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Humboldt County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Humboldt County?
Vero Fiber in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
22.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,273 Mbps
Vero Broadband offers Fiber service to 22.6% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, Vero Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,273 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 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:
(6)
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:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Humboldt County?
101NETLINK Fixed Wireless in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
82.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.9% 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 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
66.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
225 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.5% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 225 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
40.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.7% 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:
40.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.7% 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Humboldt County?
Optimum Cable in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(223)
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:
(97)
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:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 69.4% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 69.4% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Humboldt County, CA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.4% of Humboldt County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 51 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Humboldt County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
A Redway, CA Customer
101NETLINK Fixed Wireless
May 07, 2025 A Eureka, CA Customer
EarthLink Fixed Wireless
January 03, 2025 My internet provider is Earthlink. While the installation was very professional, and I don't think I can get much better internet speeds based on my location, they contracted the install to an ATT technician. The technician was awesome, but I couldn't help but think I might as well have gone with ATT, since they offer competitive pricing and obviously installation would be the same. Overall dissatisfied with the quality of internet speed, and according to the tech this is the best available in my county regardless of who I go with, so can't blame earthlink entirely.
A Mckinleyville, CA Customer
Optimum Cable
May 02, 2023 I switched from AT&T to Suddenlink about two years ago. I hoped they would have better speeds at a better price. The pricing is quite high and the connection is unreliable, especially when there is bad weather. There are not many options
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.
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