Best Internet Providers in North Columbia, CA
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Columbia, CA
North Columbia has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in North Columbia.
Ranks compare North Columbia with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North Columbia, CA at a Glance
North Columbia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
SmarterBroadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
DigitalPath
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 North Columbia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Columbia, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in North Columbia 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 North Columbia, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 71.95% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in North Columbia?
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 North Columbia
How North Columbia Compares to Places Its Size
North Columbia's report card score is in the bottom 7% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | North Columbia | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Nevada County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 29.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 185 Mbps | bottom 9% | 1,959 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.6 | bottom 23% | 7.3 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 29% | top 3% | 26% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 93% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 38% | bottom 17% | 68% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 38% | 87% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $50,366 | bottom 15% | $98,840 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 11% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in North Columbia, against 29.8% across Nevada County and 62.4% across California. Households in North Columbia are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 29% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $50,366 (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 North Columbia
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Columbia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in North Columbia, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Columbia?
SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless in North Columbia, CA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
SmarterBroadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of North Columbia homes. Across the city, SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in North Columbia, CA
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of North Columbia homes. Across the city, DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Columbia, CA
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.0% of North Columbia homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Columbia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in North Columbia, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Columbia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in North Columbia, CA.
Internet in North Columbia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North Columbia
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in North Columbia
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How North Columbia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North Columbia that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Nevada City has the most homes with fiber (27.4%) and Rough And Ready the fewest (0.0%); North Columbia has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Columbia (this page) | 164 | 0.0% | 185 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 30/100 |
| Nevada City | 18,558 | 27.4% | 1,138 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 63/100 |
| 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 |
| Dobbins | 690 | 0.0% | 283 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 33/100 |
| Camptonville | 403 | 0.0% | 171 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 22/100 |
| Sweetland | 288 | 0.0% | 223 Mbps | 4.2 | D- | 37/100 |
| Washington | 119 | 0.0% | 96 Mbps | 1 | F | 62/100 |
| North Bloomfield | 87 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 33/100 |
| Alleghany | 75 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 17/100 |
| Pike | 66 | 0.0% | 98 Mbps | 3 | F | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Columbia?
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 North Columbia
| DigitalPath | 200 |
|---|---|
| SmarterBroadband | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in North Columbia. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for North Columbia Internet Providers
Based on 28 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for North Columbia 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 84.8% coverage in North Columbia.
At a national level, based on 343 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 North Columbia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Columbia, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Columbia Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| SmarterBroadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Columbia
Based on data reported by North Columbia ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through DigitalPath. The company offers speeds up to 200 Mbps in North Columbia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 200 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 | North Columbia Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SmarterBroadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Columbia?
Of the providers in North Columbia, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Columbia 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. DigitalPath is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in North Columbia, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Columbia
| ISP / Tech Type | North Columbia Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SmarterBroadband | (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 North Columbia?
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 North Columbia 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 North Columbia is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, SmarterBroadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North Columbia, available to 99.4% 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.