9 Best Internet Providers in Modoc County, CA

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

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Modoc County based on 293 California customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Modoc County, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Modoc County

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

Based on 293 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Modoc County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.79 out of 5 stars and 52.2% coverage in Modoc County.

At a national level, based on 2932 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Modoc County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Modoc County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Frontier Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Modoc County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	5,000 Mbps
	Cal-Ore	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Com-Pair Services	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	FireServe	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Tnet Broadband Internet	70 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Modoc County

Based on data reported by Modoc 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 Modoc County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,260 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Modoc County?

California customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.18 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Modoc County customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Modoc County

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

Modoc County ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Modoc County	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Modoc County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	35.70%	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.	1,907 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 Modoc County.	3.5	7.4	6.8

 

Modoc County Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Modoc 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.	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.	91%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	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.	59%	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.	73%	79%	76%

Modoc County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Modoc County is C, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Modoc County is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Modoc County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Modoc 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.

83% of Modoc County households have an internet connection despite having 94.09% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Modoc 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 Modoc County?

How Much Speed does a Modoc County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Modoc County is 2.5, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Modoc County's average household income is $57,993 which is much lower than the California average of $108,618 and lower than 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.

Modoc County also has 12% 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 Modoc County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Modoc County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Modoc County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Modoc County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Modoc County?

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

To see how Modoc 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 Modoc County's C ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.