8 Best Internet Providers in Idyllwild, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Idyllwild, 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 Idyllwild, CA?

Anza Electric Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Idyllwild based on 403 California customer reviews, and Anza Electric Cooperative 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 Idyllwild, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Idyllwild

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

Based on 403 reviews from California internet customers, Anza Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Idyllwild residents. Anza Electric Cooperative 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 83.4% coverage in Idyllwild.

At a national level, based on 3854 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Anza Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Idyllwild?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Anza Electric Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Anza Electric Cooperative and Spectrum 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 Idyllwild

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Anza Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Southern California Telephone Company	75 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Idyllwild

Based on data reported by Idyllwild ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Anza Electric Cooperative and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Idyllwild. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Anza Electric Cooperative. This indicates Anza Electric Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Idyllwild?

California customers rate Anza Electric Cooperative 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.

Anza Electric Cooperative received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher 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 Idyllwild customers with an average price rating of 4.18 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Idyllwild

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

Idyllwild ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Idyllwild	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Idyllwild that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	84.42%	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.	1,147 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 Idyllwild.	5.7	7.4	6.8

 

Idyllwild Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Idyllwild	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.	2.5	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.	29%	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.	99%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	99%	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.	77%	79%	76%

Idyllwild ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Idyllwild is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Idyllwild is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Idyllwild have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Idyllwild 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.

99% of Idyllwild households have an internet connection while having 95.48% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 27% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Idyllwild 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 Idyllwild?

How Much Speed does a Idyllwild Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Idyllwild is 2.5, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Idyllwild's average household income is $86,720 which is about average for the California average of $108,618 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Idyllwild also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 29% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Idyllwild has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Idyllwild households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Idyllwild?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Idyllwild?

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

To see how Idyllwild 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 Idyllwild's B- ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.