12 Best Internet Providers in Mendocino County, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Mendocino 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 Mendocino County, CA?

Further Reach is the best internet provider in Mendocino County based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Further Reach had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Mendocino County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Further Reach is an option for 28.74% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mendocino County

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

Based on 394 reviews from California internet customers, Further Reach is the best internet service provider for Mendocino County residents. Further Reach was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in California, with 3.25 out of 5 stars and 71.1% coverage in Mendocino County.

At a national level, based on 4296 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mendocino County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Mendocino County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	SeaKay Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Ukiah Wireless	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Mendocino Community Network	250 Mbps
	Further Reach	200 Mbps
	101NETLINK	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mendocino County

Based on data reported by Mendocino County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Mendocino County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,600 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mendocino County?

California customers rate Further Reach 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.

Further Reach received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mendocino County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mendocino County

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

Mendocino County ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Mendocino County	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mendocino County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	2.27%	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.	1,003 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 Mendocino County.	6.7	7.4	6.8

 

Mendocino County Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mendocino 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.	2.6	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.	13%	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.	93%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	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.	65%	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.	67%	79%	76%

Mendocino County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

The Mendocino 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.

88% of Mendocino County households have an internet connection despite having 96.95% availability. 65% 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 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Mendocino 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 Mendocino County?

How Much Speed does a Mendocino County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mendocino County is 2.6, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mendocino County's average household income is $69,342 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 lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Mendocino County 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, 13% 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 Mendocino County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mendocino County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mendocino County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mendocino County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mendocino County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mendocino 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 Mendocino County is Further Reach.
• The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Mendocino County is Further Reach.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and US Cellular has the broadest coverage in Mendocino 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 Mendocino County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Mendocino 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 Mendocino County's C ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.