Best Internet Providers in North Fork, CA
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Fork, CA
North Fork has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in North Fork.
Ranks compare North Fork with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North Fork, CA at a Glance
North Fork Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Ponderosa
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
unWired Broadband
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 Fork ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Fork, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in North Fork 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 Fork, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 83.74% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in North Fork?
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.
How North Fork Compares to Places Its Size
North Fork's report card score is in the bottom 4% and its connectivity index is in the top 15%.
| Measure | North Fork | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Madera County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 3.8% | bottom 11% | 31.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 231 Mbps | bottom 2% | 2,395 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | bottom 12% | 7 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | top 6% | 10% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 94% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 9% | 90% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | top 28% | 69% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 11% | 74% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $97,099 | top 22% | $80,678 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 21% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 3.8% of homes in North Fork, against 31.4% across Madera County and 62.4% across California. Households in North Fork are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $97,099 (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 Fork
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Fork?
Ponderosa Fiber in North Fork, CA
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ponderosa offers Fiber service to 3.8% of North Fork homes. Across the city, Ponderosa Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Fork?
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in North Fork, CA
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of North Fork homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Fork, CA
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.7% of North Fork homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 83 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Fork, CA
Availability:
59.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
265 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.5% of North Fork homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 265 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Ponderosa Fixed Wireless in North Fork, CA
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
328 Mbps
Ponderosa offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.0% of North Fork homes. Across the city, Ponderosa Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 328 Mbps, with speeds from 100 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 43 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Fork?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in North Fork, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Fork?
Ponderosa DSL in North Fork, CA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
Ponderosa offers DSL service to 99.0% of North Fork homes. Across the city, Ponderosa DSL has speeds up to 84 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. Ponderosa DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in North Fork from Ponderosa in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in North Fork by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
North Fork has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North Fork
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in North Fork
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93643 | 3,155 | 4.0% | 241 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 69/100 |
How North Fork Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North Fork that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Coarsegold has the most homes with fiber (63.2%) and Auberry the fewest (12.8%); North Fork has 3.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork (this page) | 2,485 | 3.8% | 231 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 73/100 |
| Coarsegold | 10,654 | 63.2% | 819 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 69/100 |
| Oakhurst | 7,543 | 39.8% | 974 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 66/100 |
| Auberry | 2,885 | 12.8% | 382 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 53/100 |
| Bass Lake | 838 | 23.9% | 935 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 79/100 |
| Wishon | 832 | 2.4% | 278 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 46/100 |
| O'Neals | 822 | 37.7% | 540 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 72/100 |
| Meadow Lakes | 506 | 0.0% | 307 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 46/100 |
| South Fork | 224 | 12.5% | 323 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 79/100 |
| New Auberry | 133 | 0.0% | 220 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 58/100 |
| Lakeshore | 94 | 0.0% | 255 Mbps | 3 | F | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Fork?
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, Verizon 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 Fork
| Ponderosa | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| unWired Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North Fork Internet Providers
Based on 58 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for North Fork residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. unWired Broadband wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 86.4% coverage in North Fork.
At a national level, based on 1161 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 Fork Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Fork, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Fork Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ponderosa | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Fork
Based on data reported by North Fork ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in North Fork. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 265 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 Fork Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ponderosa | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Fork?
Of the providers in North Fork, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Fork 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. unWired Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in North Fork, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Fork
| ISP / Tech Type | North Fork Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ponderosa | (1) | (2) | (2) | 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 Fork?
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 Fork is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Fork is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Ponderosa, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North Fork, available to 99.0% 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.