Best Internet Providers in Nelson, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Nelson, CA
Nelson has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Nelson.
Ranks compare Nelson with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Nelson, CA at a Glance
Nelson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
DigitalPath
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Succeed.Net
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 Nelson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Nelson, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Nelson based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Nelson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 58.18% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Nelson?
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 Nelson
- DigitalPath - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Succeed.Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Stream It Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mike Gunther Industries - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Nelson Compares to Places Its Size
Nelson's report card score is in the bottom 15% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 36%.
| Measure | Nelson | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Butte County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 31.6% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 346 Mbps | bottom 15% | 2,206 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | top 45% | 7.6 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 14% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 80% | bottom 26% | 91% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 49% | bottom 34% | 71% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 34% | 81% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,121 | top 34% | $75,816 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 22% | top 3% | 20% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Nelson, against 31.6% across Butte County and 62.4% across California. Households in Nelson are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,121 (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 Nelson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Nelson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Nelson, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Nelson?
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Nelson, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
346 Mbps
DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Nelson homes. Across the city, DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 346 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the city.
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in Nelson, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Succeed.Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Nelson homes. Across the city, Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Nelson, CA
Availability:
61.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
225 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.4% of Nelson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 225 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nelson, CA
Availability:
58.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.2% of Nelson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Nelson, CA
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Nelson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Nelson, CA
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Nelson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Stream It Networks Fixed Wireless in Nelson, CA
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Stream It Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of Nelson homes. Across the city, Stream It Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Mike Gunther Industries Fixed Wireless in Nelson, CA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Mike Gunther Industries offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of Nelson homes. Across the city, Mike Gunther Industries Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Nelson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Nelson, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Nelson?
EarthLink DSL in Nelson, CA
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 7.7% of Nelson homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Nelson, CA
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 7.7% of Nelson homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Nelson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Nelson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Nelson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Nelson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Nelson that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Thermalito has the most homes with fiber (7.7%) and Biggs the fewest (0.0%); Nelson has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson (this page) | 220 | 0.0% | 346 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 33/100 |
| Oroville | 22,770 | 2.2% | 1,425 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 50/100 |
| Thermalito | 7,914 | 7.7% | 1,806 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 57/100 |
| South Oroville | 5,722 | 0.0% | 1,310 Mbps | 7.5 | C | 64/100 |
| Durham | 4,252 | 0.0% | 1,087 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 50/100 |
| Biggs | 3,252 | 0.0% | 949 Mbps | 7 | C- | 61/100 |
| Butte Valley | 290 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 52/100 |
| Honcut | 242 | 0.0% | 303 Mbps | 5.9 | D | 26/100 |
| Pentz | 237 | 47.7% | 595 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 56/100 |
| Oregon City | 159 | 0.0% | 341 Mbps | 4.2 | D- | 25/100 |
| Richvale | 62 | 0.0% | 297 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Nelson?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, DigitalPath 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 Nelson
| DigitalPath | 400 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Succeed.Net | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Mike Gunther Industries | 75 |
| Stream It Networks | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Nelson Internet Providers
Based on 177 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Nelson residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. DigitalPath wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Nelson.
At a national level, based on 2225 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Nelson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Nelson, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Nelson Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Stream It Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mike Gunther Industries | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Nelson
Based on data reported by Nelson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through DigitalPath. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Nelson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 346 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Nelson Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (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 | ||
| Stream It Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mike Gunther Industries | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Nelson?
Of the providers in Nelson, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Nelson 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Nelson, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Nelson
| ISP / Tech Type | Nelson Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (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 | ||
| Stream It Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mike Gunther Industries | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Nelson?
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 Nelson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be DigitalPath. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Nelson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Succeed.Net, HughesNet, and DigitalPath has the broadest coverage in Nelson, available to 100.0% 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.