7 Best Internet Providers in Round Valley, CA
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| Round Valley ISP Report Card | D | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 609 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 7 | |
| Real Round Valley Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Round Valley has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 4 available internet technologies in Round Valley.
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Round Valley has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 4 available internet technologies in Round Valley.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Round Valley, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Round Valley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Round Valley, CA?
Optimum is the best internet provider in Round Valley based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Optimum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Round Valley, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Optimum is an option for 35.29% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Round Valley, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Round Valley
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Round Valley Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Round Valley Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (1) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans |
Based on 203 reviews from California internet customers, Optimum is the best internet service provider for Round Valley residents. Optimum was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in California, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 12.1% coverage in Round Valley.
At a national level, based on 2364 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Race Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.78 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Round Valley?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Round Valley?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Optimum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Race Communications 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 Round Valley
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Race Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 45 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Round Valley
| ISP / Tech Type | Round Valley Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (1) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Round Valley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Race Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Round Valley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Round Valley?
California customers rate Optimum as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Optimum received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Round Valley customers with an average price rating of 4.18 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Round Valley, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Round Valley
| ISP / Tech Type | Round Valley Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (1) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans |
Round Valley Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Round Valley below, including the metrics used and how Round Valley compares to the rest of California and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Round Valley that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 31.69% | 56.12% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 609 Mbps | 3,631 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Round Valley. | 1.8 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 21% | 15% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 97% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 93% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 59% | 78% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 72% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Round Valley ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Round Valley is D, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Round Valley is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Round Valley have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Round Valley ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
93% of Round Valley households have an internet connection while having 82.16% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Round Valley residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Round Valley?
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
How Much Speed does a Round Valley Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Round Valley is 2.3, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Round Valley's average household income is $101,092 which is higher than the California average of $108,618 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Round Valley also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in California who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Round Valley has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Round Valley households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 98% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Round Valley?
Race Communications Fiber in Round Valley, CA
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 31.7% of Round Valley 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Round Valley?
Optimum Cable in Round Valley, CA
Optimum offers Cable service to 35.3% of Round Valley homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Round Valley?
Frontier DSL in Round Valley, CA
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 35.7% of Round Valley homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 45 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Round Valley?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Round Valley, CA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.1% of Round Valley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Round Valley, CA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.1% of Round Valley homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Round Valley, CA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.1% of Round Valley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Round Valley, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.1% of Round Valley 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
Which ISP Should You Choose in Round Valley?
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 Round Valley is Optimum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Race Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Round Valley is Optimum.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Round Valley, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Round Valley compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Round Valley stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Round Valley's D ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
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