Best Internet Providers in Petrolia, CA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Petrolia, CA
Petrolia has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Petrolia.
Ranks compare Petrolia with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Petrolia, CA at a Glance
Petrolia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
101NETLINK
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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 Petrolia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Petrolia, CA?
Frontier Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Petrolia based on 176 California customer reviews, and 101NETLINK has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Petrolia?
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 Petrolia
How Petrolia Compares to Places Its Size
Petrolia's report card score is in the bottom 5% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Petrolia | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Humboldt County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 25.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 156 Mbps | bottom 8% | 1,300 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.9 | bottom 13% | 5.9 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | top 5% | 14% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 95% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 92% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | top 39% | 71% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 13% | 81% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $75,566 | top 40% | $67,295 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 16% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Petrolia, against 25.8% across Humboldt County and 62.4% across California. Households in Petrolia are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,566 (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 Petrolia
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Petrolia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Petrolia, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Petrolia?
101NETLINK Fixed Wireless in Petrolia, CA
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
101NETLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Petrolia homes. Across the city, 101NETLINK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Petrolia, CA
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of Petrolia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Petrolia, CA
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of Petrolia homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Petrolia?
Optimum Cable in Petrolia, CA
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 6.5% of Petrolia homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Petrolia?
Frontier DSL in Petrolia, CA
Availability:
69.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 69.2% of Petrolia homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Petrolia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Petrolia has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Petrolia
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Petrolia
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95558 | 588 | 0.0% | 148 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 54/100 |
How Petrolia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Petrolia that have their own pages are all within 19 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrolia (this page) | 510 | 0.0% | 156 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 53/100 |
| Rio Dell | 3,545 | 0.0% | 901 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 31/100 |
| Ferndale | 2,413 | 0.0% | 731 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 52/100 |
| Hydesville | 1,489 | 0.0% | 847 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 71/100 |
| Scotia | 746 | 0.0% | 879 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 33/100 |
| Weott | 299 | 38.5% | 2,030 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Redcrest | 232 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 43/100 |
| Ettersburg | 229 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 17/100 |
| Honeydew | 228 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 25/100 |
| Stafford | 79 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 34/100 |
| Shively | 69 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Petrolia?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, 101NETLINK 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 Petrolia
| Optimum | 940 |
|---|---|
| 101NETLINK | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Petrolia Internet Providers
Based on 176 reviews from California internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Petrolia residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. 101NETLINK wins for second-place in California, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 96.5% coverage in Petrolia.
At a national level, based on 1523 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, 101NETLINK is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Petrolia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Petrolia, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Petrolia Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier |  (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Petrolia
Based on data reported by Petrolia ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through 101NETLINK. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Petrolia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Petrolia Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) |  (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | 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 Petrolia?
Of the providers in Petrolia, customers rate Frontier Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Petrolia 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.
Frontier Communications is rated 3.46 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. 101NETLINK is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Petrolia, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Petrolia
| ISP / Tech Type | Petrolia Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | 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 Petrolia?
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 Petrolia is Frontier.
- The fastest internet provider should be 101NETLINK. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Petrolia is Frontier.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and 101NETLINK has the broadest coverage in Petrolia, available to 96.5% 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.