8 Best Internet Providers in Mammoth Lakes, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Mammoth Lakes, 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 Mammoth Lakes, CA?

Optimum is the best internet provider in Mammoth Lakes based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Optimum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Mammoth Lakes, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Optimum is an option for 83.72% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mammoth Lakes

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mammoth Lakes Internet Providers

Based on 204 reviews from California internet customers, Optimum is the best internet service provider for Mammoth Lakes residents. Optimum was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Onward wins for second-place in California, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 2.2% coverage in Mammoth Lakes.

At a national level, based on 2365 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Race Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.78 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mammoth Lakes?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Optimum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Race Communications and Onward 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 Mammoth Lakes

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Onward	1,000 Mbps
	Race Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mammoth Lakes

Based on data reported by Mammoth Lakes ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Race Communications and Onward. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Mammoth Lakes. 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 Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mammoth Lakes?

California customers rate Onward 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.

Onward received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mammoth Lakes customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mammoth Lakes

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

Mammoth Lakes ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Mammoth Lakes	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mammoth Lakes that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	16.27%	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.	934 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 Mammoth Lakes.	4.4	7.4	6.8

 

Mammoth Lakes Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mammoth Lakes	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.	2.3	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.	17%	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.	100%	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.	63%	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.	64%	79%	76%

Mammoth Lakes ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mammoth Lakes is C-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mammoth Lakes is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mammoth Lakes have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes households have an internet connection despite having 97.82% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes?

How Much Speed does a Mammoth Lakes Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mammoth Lakes is 2.3, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mammoth Lakes's average household income is $100,861 which is higher than the California average of $108,618 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Mammoth Lakes also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 17% 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 Mammoth Lakes has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mammoth Lakes households are much more technology-engaged. 100% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mammoth Lakes?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mammoth Lakes?

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

To see how Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes's C- ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.