11 Best Internet Providers in Lassen County, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Lassen County, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lassen County, CA?

Zito Media is the best internet provider in Lassen County based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Zito Media had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lassen County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Zito Media is an option for 51.01% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lassen County, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lassen County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lassen County Internet Providers

Based on 202 reviews from California internet customers, Zito Media is the best internet service provider for Lassen County residents. Zito Media was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 52.8% coverage in Lassen County.

At a national level, based on 2148 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, DigitalPath is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lassen County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Zito Media. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier 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 Lassen County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications	10,000 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	5,000 Mbps
	Zito Media	1,000 Mbps
	DigitalPath	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Com-Pair Services	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Wisprenn	75 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lassen County

Based on data reported by Lassen County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Lassen County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,249 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 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 Lassen County?

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. Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lassen County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Lassen County

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

Lassen County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Lassen County	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lassen County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	39.94%	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.	2,513 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 Lassen County.	4.6	7.4	6.8

 

Lassen County Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lassen County	California	USA
	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.	2.5	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.	7%	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.	80%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	75%	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.	45%	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.	47%	79%	76%

Lassen County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lassen County is C+, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lassen County is high with a score of 24 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lassen County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lassen 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.

75% of Lassen County households have an internet connection despite having 96.65% availability. 45% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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 45% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 47% subscribe to it. A very low number of Lassen 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 Lassen County?

How Much Speed does a Lassen County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lassen County is 2.5, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lassen County's average household income is $70,995 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.

Lassen County also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 7% 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 Lassen County has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lassen County households are much more technology-disengaged. 80% of households have some sort of computing device, 62% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 78% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lassen County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lassen County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lassen 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 Lassen County is Zito.
• The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Lassen County is Zito.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and DigitalPath has the broadest coverage in Lassen 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 Lassen County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Lassen 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 Lassen County's C+ ISP Report Card and 24 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.