4 Best Internet Providers in Lake of the Woods, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Lake of the Woods, 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 Lake of the Woods, CA?

Zito Media is the highest-rated internet provider in Lake of the Woods based on 134 California customer reviews, and Zito Media 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 Lake of the Woods, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lake of the Woods

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lake of the Woods Internet Providers

Based on 134 reviews from California internet customers, Zito Media is the best internet service provider for Lake of the Woods residents. Zito Media was rated at an average of 2.00 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 98.2% coverage in Lake of the Woods.

At a national level, based on 1265 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Zito Media is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.03 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lake of the Woods?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Lake of the Woods, the fastest internet in the city comes from Zito Media.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lake of the Woods

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Zito Media	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lake of the Woods

Based on data reported by Lake of the Woods ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Zito Media. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lake of the Woods. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Zito Media. This indicates Zito reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lake of the Woods?

California customers rate Zito Media 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.

Zito Media received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much 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 Lake of the Woods customers with an average price rating of 4.18 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Lake of the Woods

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

Lake of the Woods ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Lake of the Woods	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lake of the Woods that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	7.77%	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.	975 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 Lake of the Woods.	5.7	7.4	6.8

 

Lake of the Woods Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lake of the Woods	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.	2.7	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.	20%	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.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	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.	58%	79%	76%

Lake of the Woods ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lake of the Woods is C-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lake of the Woods is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lake of the Woods have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lake of the Woods 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.

93% of Lake of the Woods households have an internet connection despite having 98.16% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods?

How Much Speed does a Lake of the Woods Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lake of the Woods is 2.7, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Lake of the Woods's average household income is $71,161 which is much lower than the California average of $108,618 and about average for 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.

Lake of the Woods also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 20% 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 Lake of the Woods has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lake of the Woods households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lake of the Woods?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lake of the Woods?

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 of the Woods is Zito.
• The fastest internet provider should be Zito Media. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Zito Media may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Lake of the Woods is Zito.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lake of the Woods, 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 Lake of the Woods compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods's C- ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.