Best Internet Providers in Nevada County, CA
All 16 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Nevada County, CA
Nevada County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Nevada County.
Ranks compare Nevada County with the 58 California counties.
The Best Internet in Nevada County, CA at a Glance
Nevada County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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AT&T
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XFINITY
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Optimum
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Nevada County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Nevada County, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Nevada County 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 Nevada County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.79% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Nevada County?
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 Nevada County
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- PST - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Race Communications - fiber coverage map
- DigitalPath - fixed wireless coverage map
- SmarterBroadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Succeed.Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nevada County Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- SkyHi Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Nevada County Compares to the Rest of California
Nevada County's report card score is tied 36th of 58 and its connectivity index is tied 32nd of 58.
| Measure | Nevada County | Rank among California counties | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 29.8% | 45th of 58 | 62.4% | 71.5% | San Mateo County (84.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,959 Mbps | 40th of 58 | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Colusa County (6,304 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | 30th of 58 | 8 | 7.1 | Alameda County (10.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 49th of 58 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Alpine County and Madera County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | Tied 4th of 58 | 17% | 15% | Marin County (32%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 11th of 58 | 97% | 96% | Alpine County and Mono County (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 20th of 58 | 94% | 91% | Contra Costa County and Marin County and 2 more (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | Tied 36th of 58 | 79% | 76% | Marin County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | Tied 12th of 58 | 84% | 81% | Alpine County (92%) |
| Median household income | $98,840 | 27th of 58 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Santa Clara County ($169,968) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 54th of 58 | 17% | 16% | Yolo County (27%) |
Fiber reaches 29.8% of homes in Nevada County, against 62.4% across California. Households in Nevada County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,840 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Nevada County Compares to Its Neighbors
Nevada County has 4 neighbors, 1 of them in Nevada. Among them, Washoe County, NV has the most homes with fiber (59.9%) and Sierra County the fewest (37.7%); Nevada County has 29.8%.
Map of Nevada County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Nevada County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada County (this page) | 102,241 | 29.8% | 1,959 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 62/100 |
| Washoe County, NV | 486,492 | 59.9% | 2,945 Mbps | 10.3 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Placer County | 404,739 | 59.7% | 2,259 Mbps | 9 | B | 82/100 |
| Yuba County | 81,575 | 38.0% | 2,417 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 65/100 |
| Sierra County | 3,236 | 37.7% | 4,458 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 21/100 |
Internet in Nevada County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Penn Valley to 51.3% in Truckee; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 95946 (Penn Valley) to 52.1% in 96161 (Truckee). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Nevada County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | 37,964 | 35.8% | 1,559 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 48/100 |
| Truckee | 18,766 | 51.3% | 4,679 Mbps | 6 | B- | 85/100 |
| Nevada City | 18,558 | 27.4% | 1,138 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 63/100 |
| Penn Valley | 10,255 | 0.0% | 1,290 Mbps | 8.4 | C | 59/100 |
| Alta Sierra | 7,204 | 41.2% | 2,094 Mbps | 8.4 | B- | 72/100 |
| Rough And Ready | 2,956 | 0.0% | 1,053 Mbps | 8.1 | C | 62/100 |
| North San Juan | 696 | 0.0% | 212 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 22/100 |
| Sweetland | 288 | 0.0% | 223 Mbps | 4.2 | D- | 37/100 |
| North Columbia | 164 | 0.0% | 185 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 30/100 |
| Washington | 119 | 0.0% | 96 Mbps | 1 | F | 62/100 |
| Floriston | 87 | 0.0% | 293 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 42/100 |
| North Bloomfield | 87 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 33/100 |
ZIP codes in Nevada County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95945 (Grass Valley) | 26,199 | 43.8% | 2,006 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 52/100 |
| 95949 (Grass Valley) | 20,846 | 26.2% | 1,110 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 52/100 |
| 96161 (Truckee) | 19,454 | 52.1% | 4,601 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 84/100 |
| 95959 (Nevada City) | 19,081 | 25.1% | 1,142 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 62/100 |
| 95946 (Penn Valley) | 9,501 | 0.0% | 1,318 Mbps | 8.4 | C | 60/100 |
| 95977 (Smartville) | 1,771 | 0.0% | 250 Mbps | 6.6 | D+ | 50/100 |
| 95975 (Rough And Ready) | 1,708 | 0.0% | 1,121 Mbps | 7.9 | C | 51/100 |
| 95960 (North San Juan) | 790 | 0.0% | 216 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 24/100 |
| 95986 (Nevada City) | 105 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 40/100 |
| 95724 (Norden) | 99 | 0.0% | 645 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Nevada County?
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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Nevada County
| Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Race Communications | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Nevada County Fiber | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| DigitalPath | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| SmarterBroadband | 100 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| Succeed.Net | 100 |
| Frontier Communications | 90 |
| SkyHi Broadband | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Nevada County Internet Providers
Based on 451 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Nevada County 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 54.4% coverage in Nevada County.
At a national level, based on 5069 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 Nevada County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Nevada County, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Nevada County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| PST | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SmarterBroadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nevada County Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Nevada County
Based on data reported by Nevada County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Nevada County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,595 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 | Nevada County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| PST | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | 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 | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SmarterBroadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nevada County Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Nevada County?
Of the providers in Nevada County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Nevada County 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. Cal.net is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Nevada County, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Nevada County
| ISP / Tech Type | Nevada County Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| PST | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SmarterBroadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nevada County Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Nevada County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Nevada County?
Race Communications Fiber in Nevada County, CA
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 13.6% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Nevada County, CA
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Nevada County, CA
AT&T offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
PST Fiber in Nevada County, CA
Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, PST Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Nevada County Fiber in Nevada County, CA
Nevada County Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, Nevada County Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Nevada County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.8% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 248 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
SmarterBroadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.3% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 94 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 23 Mbps throughout the county.
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.4% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 173 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.7% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.7% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.4% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
Succeed.Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.2% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.1% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 922 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
SkyHi Broadband Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
SkyHi Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, SkyHi Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Nevada County?
XFINITY Cable in Nevada County, CA
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 41.9% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,595 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 141 Mbps throughout the county.
Optimum Cable in Nevada County, CA
Optimum offers Cable service to 33.3% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 793 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 35, with an average of 30 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Nevada County?
EarthLink DSL in Nevada County, CA
EarthLink offers DSL service to 68.5% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Nevada County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Nevada County, CA
AT&T offers DSL service to 68.5% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Nevada County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Nevada County, CA
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.2% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Nevada 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 Nevada County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Nevada County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Nevada County, available to 92.8% 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.