Best Internet Providers in Occidental, CA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Occidental, CA
Occidental has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Occidental.
Ranks compare Occidental with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Occidental, CA at a Glance
Occidental Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Race Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Occidental ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Occidental, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Occidental 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 Occidental, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 63.74% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Occidental?
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 Occidental
How Occidental Compares to Places Its Size
Occidental's report card score is in the bottom 21% and its connectivity index is in the top 16%.
| Measure | Occidental | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sonoma County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 33.0% | bottom 26% | 38.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,189 Mbps | bottom 43% | 3,986 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.2 | bottom 24% | 6.9 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 43% | top 1% | 17% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 5% | 95% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 18% | 81% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 93% | top 4% | 87% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $136,059 | top 6% | $113,207 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 4% | 15% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 33.0% of homes in Occidental, against 38.9% across Sonoma County and 62.4% across California. Households in Occidental are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 43% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $136,059 (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 Occidental
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Occidental?
Race Communications Fiber in Occidental, CA
Availability:
33.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 33.0% of Occidental homes. Across the city, Race Communications 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 Occidental?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Occidental, CA
Availability:
74.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.6% of Occidental homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 77 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Occidental, CA
Availability:
74.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.6% of Occidental homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 77 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Occidental, CA
Availability:
63.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.7% of Occidental homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Occidental, CA
Availability:
59.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
294 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.6% of Occidental homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 294 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Occidental?
XFINITY Cable in Occidental, CA
Availability:
90.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 90.8% of Occidental homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Occidental?
EarthLink DSL in Occidental, CA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 4.2% of Occidental homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.7 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Occidental from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Occidental, CA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 4.2% of Occidental homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.7 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Occidental from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Occidental by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Occidental has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Occidental
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Occidental
How Occidental Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Occidental that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Bodega has the most homes with fiber (68.1%) and Bodega Bay the fewest (0.0%); Occidental has 33.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occidental (this page) | 1,831 | 33.0% | 1,189 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 72/100 |
| Sebastopol | 26,531 | 22.9% | 1,397 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 72/100 |
| Forestville | 5,473 | 1.1% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 79/100 |
| Guerneville | 5,029 | 0.0% | 1,183 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 66/100 |
| Monte Rio | 1,453 | 10.5% | 1,195 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 78/100 |
| Bodega | 1,162 | 68.1% | 1,086 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 86/100 |
| Bodega Bay | 1,157 | 0.0% | 1,177 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 65/100 |
| Graton | 888 | 8.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 69/100 |
| Valley Ford | 308 | 5.8% | 663 Mbps | 3 | D | 88/100 |
| Duncans Mills | 233 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Carmet | 95 | 0.0% | 994 Mbps | 2 | D- | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Occidental?
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 Occidental
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Race Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Occidental Internet Providers
Based on 392 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Occidental 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 59.6% coverage in Occidental.
At a national level, based on 4608 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 Occidental Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Occidental, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Occidental Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Occidental
Based on data reported by Occidental ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Occidental. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 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 | Occidental Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Occidental?
Of the providers in Occidental, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Occidental 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Occidental, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Occidental
| ISP / Tech Type | Occidental Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | 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 Occidental?
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 Occidental 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 Occidental is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Occidental, available to 90.8% 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.