Best Internet Providers in North Highlands, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Highlands, CA
North Highlands has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in North Highlands.
Ranks compare North Highlands with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North Highlands, CA at a Glance
North Highlands Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Highlands ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Highlands, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in North Highlands 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 Highlands, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.60% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in North Highlands?
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 Highlands
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Succeed.Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How North Highlands Compares to Places Its Size
North Highlands's report card score is tied 535th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 388th of 749.
| Measure | North Highlands | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Sacramento County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 55.6% | Tied 588th of 749 | 54.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,339 Mbps | 406th of 749 | 3,215 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.4 | Tied 384th of 749 | 8.7 | 8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | Tied 90th of 749 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 405th of 749 | 19% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 431st of 749 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 440th of 749 | 94% | 94% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | Tied 532nd of 749 | 81% | 79% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | Tied 558th of 749 | 86% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $67,068 | 623rd of 749 | $102,162 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 214th of 749 | 17% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 55.6% of homes in North Highlands, against 54.4% across Sacramento County and 62.4% across California. Households in North Highlands are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,068 (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 Highlands
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Highlands?
EarthLink Fiber in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
45.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,922 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 45.5% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,922 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Highlands from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
45.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,922 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 45.5% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,922 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in North Highlands from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium Fiber in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
13.3%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
1,518 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 13.3% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 1,518 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Fidium Fiber. Fidium Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Highlands from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Highlands?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
75.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
254 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.8% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 254 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
48.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.2% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
48.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.2% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
47.2%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.2% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
23.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.7% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Succeed.Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.7% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
155 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 155 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 23 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Highlands?
XFINITY Cable in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.8% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Highlands?
EarthLink DSL in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 91.0% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 71 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North Highlands from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 91.0% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 71 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Highlands from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in North Highlands, CA
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 4.5% of North Highlands homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in North Highlands by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
North Highlands has 3 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North Highlands
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in North Highlands
How North Highlands Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North Highlands that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Arden-Arcade has the most homes with fiber (86.1%) and Citrus Heights the fewest (16.9%); North Highlands has 55.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Highlands (this page) | 54,241 | 55.6% | 3,339 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 72/100 |
| Roseville | 151,389 | 61.9% | 2,201 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 86/100 |
| Arden-Arcade | 106,784 | 86.1% | 3,659 Mbps | 10.3 | A- | 71/100 |
| Citrus Heights | 87,225 | 16.9% | 2,102 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Carmichael | 54,219 | 71.2% | 3,520 Mbps | 10.1 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Antelope | 48,878 | 56.4% | 2,091 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 87/100 |
| Fair Oaks | 42,373 | 42.4% | 3,223 Mbps | 9.7 | B | 86/100 |
| Foothill Farms | 32,400 | 17.6% | 2,478 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Rio Linda | 16,208 | 81.6% | 4,308 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 80/100 |
| Elverta | 5,594 | 21.9% | 2,575 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 76/100 |
| McClellan Park | 211 | 100.0% | 4,175 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 69/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Highlands?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Highlands
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| unWired Broadband | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| GeoLinks | 100 |
| Succeed.Net | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North Highlands Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for North Highlands residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 75.8% coverage in North Highlands.
At a national level, based on 4695 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 Highlands Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Highlands, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Highlands Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (13) | (88) | 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Highlands
Based on data reported by North Highlands ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in North Highlands. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,348 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 Highlands Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (13) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (1) | (3) | (3) | 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 | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Highlands?
Of the providers in North Highlands, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Highlands 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 North Highlands, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Highlands
| ISP / Tech Type | North Highlands Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (13) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (1) | (3) | (3) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (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 North Highlands?
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 Highlands is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Highlands is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North Highlands, available to 99.8% 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.