Best Internet Providers in Lake County, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lake County, CA
Lake County has 9 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 Lake County.
Ranks compare Lake County with the 58 California counties.
The Best Internet in Lake County, CA at a Glance
Lake County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Lake County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lake County, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lake County 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 Lake County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 79.61% of the county.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
or call 1-833-601-2935
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lake 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 Lake County
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- DigitalPath - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- 101NETLINK - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Valley Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Lake County Compares to the Rest of California
Lake County's report card score is tied 49th of 58 and its connectivity index is tied 45th of 58.
| Measure | Lake County | Rank among California counties | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 6.6% | 54th of 58 | 62.4% | 71.5% | San Mateo County (84.9%) |
| Average top speed | 913 Mbps | 55th of 58 | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Colusa County (6,304 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | Tied 35th of 58 | 8 | 7.1 | Alameda County (10.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 37th of 58 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Alpine County and Madera County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | Tied 24th 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 | 88% | Tied 47th of 58 | 94% | 91% | Contra Costa County and Marin County and 2 more (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | Tied 47th of 58 | 79% | 76% | Marin County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | Tied 47th of 58 | 84% | 81% | Alpine County (92%) |
| Median household income | $66,483 | 54th of 58 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Santa Clara County ($169,968) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 42nd of 58 | 17% | 16% | Yolo County (27%) |
Fiber reaches 6.6% of homes in Lake County, against 62.4% across California. Households in Lake County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,483 (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 Lake County Compares to Its Neighbors
Lake County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Colusa County has the most homes with fiber (74.3%) and Glenn County the fewest (0.4%); Lake County has 6.6%.
Map of Lake County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Lake County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County (this page) | 68,163 | 6.6% | 913 Mbps | 6.9 | C- | 50/100 |
| Sonoma County | 488,863 | 38.9% | 3,986 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 76/100 |
| Yolo County | 216,403 | 45.3% | 2,895 Mbps | 9.6 | B | 77/100 |
| Napa County | 138,019 | 40.2% | 2,778 Mbps | 7 | B- | 78/100 |
| Mendocino County | 91,601 | 2.3% | 999 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 57/100 |
| Glenn County | 28,917 | 0.4% | 1,160 Mbps | 8.9 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Colusa County | 21,839 | 74.3% | 6,304 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 40/100 |
Internet in Lake County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Cobb to 25.8% in Lower Lake; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 95426 (Cobb) to 24.3% in 95457 (Lower Lake). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Lake County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearlake | 16,850 | 3.7% | 997 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 48/100 |
| Kelseyville | 11,113 | 4.7% | 927 Mbps | 7.2 | C | 53/100 |
| Lakeport | 10,545 | 8.9% | 937 Mbps | 7.8 | C | 57/100 |
| Hidden Valley Lake | 6,421 | 5.1% | 977 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 73/100 |
| Clearlake Oaks | 3,988 | 10.4% | 771 Mbps | 7.6 | C | 23/100 |
| Lucerne | 3,312 | 19.7% | 993 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 34/100 |
| Nice | 2,698 | 5.7% | 987 Mbps | 8.2 | C | 42/100 |
| Upper Lake | 2,624 | 0.0% | 693 Mbps | 7.4 | C- | 50/100 |
| Lower Lake | 2,360 | 25.8% | 926 Mbps | 7.2 | C | 47/100 |
| Middletown | 2,329 | 5.9% | 726 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Cobb | 1,793 | 0.0% | 804 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 52/100 |
| Finley | 966 | 0.0% | 806 Mbps | 8.4 | C- | 66/100 |
| Witter Springs | 920 | 0.0% | 305 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 42/100 |
| Glenhaven | 386 | 0.0% | 939 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 34/100 |
| Seigler Springs | 364 | 0.0% | 613 Mbps | 6.7 | D+ | 45/100 |
| North Lakeport | 350 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.4 | C | 60/100 |
| Rumsey | 268 | 0.0% | 335 Mbps | 5.8 | D | 33/100 |
| Loch Lomond | 209 | 0.0% | 472 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 37/100 |
| Soda Bay | 193 | 0.0% | 957 Mbps | 8.7 | C | 70/100 |
| Whispering Pines | 186 | 0.0% | 446 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 67/100 |
| Clearlake Park | 177 | 74.0% | 892 Mbps | 9.8 | B- | 27/100 |
| Wilbur Springs | 82 | 0.0% | 339 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 32/100 |
ZIP codes in Lake County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95422 (Clearlake) | 16,868 | 3.7% | 997 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 48/100 |
| 95453 (Lakeport) | 11,887 | 7.9% | 905 Mbps | 7.7 | C | 57/100 |
| 95451 (Kelseyville) | 11,856 | 4.4% | 913 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 53/100 |
| 95467 (Hidden Valley Lake) | 6,073 | 2.8% | 988 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 75/100 |
| 95423 (Clearlake Oaks) | 4,370 | 12.4% | 773 Mbps | 7.5 | C | 24/100 |
| 95458 (Lucerne) | 3,299 | 19.7% | 997 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 34/100 |
| 95457 (Lower Lake) | 3,150 | 24.3% | 851 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 45/100 |
| 95461 (Middletown) | 2,842 | 4.9% | 703 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 42/100 |
| 95464 (Nice) | 2,786 | 5.5% | 996 Mbps | 8.3 | C | 40/100 |
| 95485 (Upper Lake) | 2,667 | 0.0% | 637 Mbps | 7.2 | C- | 47/100 |
| 95426 (Cobb) | 1,721 | 0.0% | 841 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 55/100 |
| 95493 (Witter Springs) | 235 | 0.0% | 385 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 42/100 |
| 95443 (Glenhaven) | 234 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 34/100 |
| 95435 (Finley) | 53 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | D | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lake County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom 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 Lake County
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| DigitalPath | 400 |
| Valley Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GeoLinks | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| 101NETLINK | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lake County Internet Providers
Based on 179 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lake County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. DigitalPath wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 80.5% coverage in Lake County.
At a national level, based on 2319 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 Lake County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lake County, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Valley Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lake County
Based on data reported by Lake County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lake County. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (1) | (93) | 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 | ||
| Valley Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lake County?
Of the providers in Lake County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lake 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.
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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lake County, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lake County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake County Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Valley Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Lake County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lake County?
Mediacom Fiber in Lake County, CA
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 6.6% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lake County?
101NETLINK Fixed Wireless in Lake County, CA
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
101NETLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Lake County homes. Across the county, 101NETLINK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Lake County, CA
Availability:
80.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
394 Mbps
DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.5% of Lake County homes. Across the county, DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 394 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake County, CA
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% of Lake 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 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Valley Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake County, CA
Availability:
67.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Valley Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.8% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Valley Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 400, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lake County, CA
Availability:
53.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
262 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.9% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 262 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lake County, CA
Availability:
34.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.1% of Lake County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lake County, CA
Availability:
34.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.1% of Lake County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Lake County, CA
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.1% of Lake County homes. Across the county, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lake County?
Mediacom Cable in Lake County, CA
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 86.7% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lake County?
EarthLink DSL in Lake County, CA
Availability:
73.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 73.1% of Lake County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lake County, CA
Availability:
73.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 73.1% of Lake County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
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 Lake 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 Lake County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lake County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lake County, available to 86.7% 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.