Best Internet Providers in Mad River, CA
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Mad River, CA
Mad River has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Mad River.
Ranks compare Mad River with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Mad River, CA at a Glance
Mad River Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
101NETLINK
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Mad River ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mad River, CA?
101NETLINK is the best internet provider in Mad River based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, 101NETLINK had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Mad River, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. 101NETLINK is an option for 92.23% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Mad River?
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 Mad River
How Mad River Compares to Places Its Size
Mad River's report card score is in the bottom 3% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 5%.
| Measure | Mad River | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Trinity County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 21.3% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 100 Mbps | bottom 7% | 1,926 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.2 | bottom 5% | 3.2 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.7 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 30% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 87% | bottom 20% | 88% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 56% | bottom 2% | 82% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 8% | bottom 1% | 28% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 41% | bottom 3% | 65% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,021 | bottom 41% | $51,739 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 3% | bottom 3% | 8% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Mad River, against 21.3% across Trinity County and 62.4% across California. Households in Mad River are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,021 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Mad River
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mad River?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Mad River, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mad River?
101NETLINK Fixed Wireless in Mad River, CA
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
101NETLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.2% of Mad River homes. Across the city, 101NETLINK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mad River, CA
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.8% of Mad River homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mad River, CA
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.8% of Mad River homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mad River?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Mad River, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mad River?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Mad River, CA.
Internet in Mad River by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Mad River has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Mad River
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Mad River
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95552 | 685 | 0.0% | 103 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 13/100 |
How Mad River Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Mad River that have their own pages are all within 16 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River (this page) | 386 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 14/100 |
| Hayfork | 4,515 | 0.0% | 220 Mbps | 2.5 | F | 20/100 |
| Forest Glen | 892 | 0.0% | 103 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 16/100 |
| Peanut | 368 | 0.0% | 64 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 17/100 |
| Bridgeville | 339 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 21/100 |
| Hyampom | 298 | 0.0% | 89 Mbps | 1 | F | 44/100 |
| Ruth | 143 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 21/100 |
| Blocksburg | 126 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 59/100 |
| Fort Seward | 111 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 59/100 |
| Zenia | 100 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 14/100 |
| Dinsmore | 79 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mad River?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from 101NETLINK.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mad River
| 101NETLINK | 100 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Mad River. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Mad River Internet Providers
Based on 122 reviews from California internet customers, 101NETLINK is the best internet service provider for Mad River residents. 101NETLINK was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 1067 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, 101NETLINK is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mad River Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mad River, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mad River Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101NETLINK |  (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mad River
Based on data reported by Mad River ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through 101NETLINK. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Mad River. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with 101NETLINK. This indicates 101NETLINK reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mad River Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mad River?
Of the providers in Mad River, customers rate 101NETLINK the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Mad River 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.
101NETLINK is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Mad River, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mad River
| ISP / Tech Type | Mad River Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans |
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 Mad River?
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 Mad River is 101NETLINK.
- The fastest internet provider should be 101NETLINK. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, 101NETLINK may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Mad River is 101NETLINK.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and 101NETLINK has the broadest coverage in Mad River, available to 92.2% 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.