13 Best Internet Providers in Shasta County, CA
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Shasta County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,201 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Shasta County Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Shasta County has 13 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Shasta County.
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Shasta County has 13 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Shasta County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Shasta County, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Shasta County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shasta County, CA?
Spectrum is the best internet provider in Shasta County based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Shasta County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 75.22% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Shasta County, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Shasta County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Shasta County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Shasta County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Zito |  (1) | (1) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (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 | ||
| Velocity Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Shasta Beam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Com-Pair Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 408 reviews from California internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Shasta County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Zito Media wins for second-place in California, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 2.1% coverage in Shasta County.
At a national level, based on 3902 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Velocity Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shasta County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Shasta County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum, Zito Media, and Vyve Broadband 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 Shasta County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Zito Media | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Shasta Beam | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| DigitalPath | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Velocity Communications | 150 Mbps | ||
| Cal.net | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Com-Pair Services | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shasta County
| ISP / Tech Type | Shasta County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (1) | (1) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Shasta Beam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Com-Pair Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Shasta County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum, Zito Media, and Vyve Broadband. These internet providers offer speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Shasta County. 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 county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shasta County?
California customers rate Spectrum 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.
Spectrum received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Zito Media is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Shasta County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Shasta County, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shasta County
| ISP / Tech Type | Shasta County Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Zito | (1) | (1) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Shasta Beam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Com-Pair Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Shasta County 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 county 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 Shasta County below, including the metrics used and how Shasta County compares to the rest of California and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Shasta County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 12.80% | 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. | 1,201 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 Shasta County. | 8.3 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 95% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 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. | 68% | 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. | 70% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Shasta County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Shasta County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Shasta County is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Shasta County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Shasta County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
90% of Shasta County households have an internet connection despite having 98.23% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 70% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Shasta County 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 Counties Compare to Shasta County?
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
How Much Speed does a Shasta County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Shasta County is 2.5, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Shasta County's average household income is $77,986 which is lower than the California average of $108,618 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Shasta County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Shasta County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Shasta County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shasta County?
EarthLink Fiber in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,954 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 11.0% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,954 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 Shasta County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
3,954 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 11.0% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,954 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Shasta County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shasta County?
Spectrum Cable in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
74.4%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 74.4% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Cable in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 2.1% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, Zito Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shasta County?
EarthLink DSL in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
58.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 58.0% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Shasta County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
58.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 58.0% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Shasta County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 6.9% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
TDS DSL in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 3.2% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shasta County?
Com-Pair Services Fixed Wireless in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
Com-Pair Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, Com-Pair Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 22 Mbps throughout the county.
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
319 Mbps
DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 319 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 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 county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
88.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.2% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, 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 county.
Shasta Beam Fixed Wireless in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
79.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Shasta Beam offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.8% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, Shasta Beam Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Velocity Communications Fixed Wireless in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
78.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Velocity Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.1% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, Velocity Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
52.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.1% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
52.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.1% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
50.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.9% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Shasta County, CA
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.1% of Shasta County homes. Across the county, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Shasta County?
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 Shasta County is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum, Zito Media, and Vyve Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Shasta County is Spectrum.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Com-Pair Services has the broadest coverage in Shasta County, 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 Shasta County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Shasta County 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 Shasta County's B- ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100