15 Best Internet Providers in Nevada County, CA
Find internet availability by address in Nevada County, CA
Jump to: Best Internet Provider | Availability Maps | Customer Reviews | Nevada County ISP Report Card | Business Internet in Nevada County
 |
Nevada County ISP Report Card | C+ |
 |
Download Speed for Most Households | 1,669 Mbps |
 |
Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
 |
Real Nevada County Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Nevada County has 15 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.
▼
Nevada County has 15 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.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Above are the top 4 providers in Nevada County, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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?
Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications is the best internet provider in Nevada County based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications 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. Unfortunately, Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications is an option for 6.05% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Nevada County, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Nevada County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Nevada County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Nevada County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| PST | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SmarterBroadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nevada County Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 401 reviews from California internet customers, Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications is the best internet service provider for Nevada County residents. Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in California, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 33.3% coverage in Nevada County.
At a national level, based on 4533 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, DigitalPath is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Nevada County?
a different provider.
Internet Availability Key
Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Nevada County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Nevada County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Nevada County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nevada County Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Race Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| DigitalPath | 200 Mbps | ||
| Succeed.Net | 100 Mbps | ||
| Cal.net | 100 Mbps | ||
| SmarterBroadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 90 Mbps | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | 60 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Nevada County
| ISP / Tech Type | Nevada County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| PST | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SmarterBroadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nevada County Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Nevada County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Nevada County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications. This indicates PST reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Nevada County?
California customers rate Optimum 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.
Optimum received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Nevada County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| PST | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SkyHi Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SmarterBroadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nevada County Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Nevada 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 Nevada County below, including the metrics used and how Nevada County compares to the rest of California and nation.
| Metric
(hover for details)
|
Nevada County | California | USA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Nevada County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 19.57% | 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. | 1,669 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 Nevada County. | 6.2 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 23% | 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. | 96% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 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. | 68% | 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. | 69% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Nevada County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Nevada County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Nevada County is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Nevada County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Nevada 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.
92% of Nevada County households have an internet connection despite having 99.20% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Nevada 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 Nevada County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
How Much Speed does a Nevada County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Nevada County is 2.5, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Nevada County's average household income is $91,936 which is about average for the California average of $108,618 and 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.
Nevada County also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 23% 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 Nevada County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Nevada County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Nevada County?
Race Communications Fiber in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 10.0% 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
PST Fiber in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
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
EarthLink Fiber in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Nevada County Fiber in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Nevada County?
XFINITY Cable in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
41.9%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,536 Mbps
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 1,536 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 125 Mbps throughout the county.
Optimum Cable in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
33.3%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
793 Mbps
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
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 61.1% 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 the same as other types of internet service available in Nevada County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 61.1% 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
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
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.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Nevada County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% 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 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
81.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
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 93 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
66.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.9% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
65.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
146 Mbps
DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.0% of Nevada County homes. Across the county, DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 146 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
26.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
23.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.4% 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
23.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.4% 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
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
SkyHi Broadband Fixed Wireless in Nevada County, CA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
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 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 PST.
- The fastest internet provider should be Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Nevada County is Optimum.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in Nevada 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 Nevada County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Nevada 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 Nevada County's C+ ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100