5 Best Internet Providers in Shaver Lake Heights, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Shaver Lake Heights, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shaver Lake Heights, CA?

Ponderosa is the highest-rated internet provider in Shaver Lake Heights based on 159 California customer reviews, and Ponderosa 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Shaver Lake Heights, California, and customers throughout the country.

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Local, State, and National Ratings for all Shaver Lake Heights Internet Providers

Based on 159 reviews from California internet customers, Ponderosa is the best internet service provider for Shaver Lake Heights residents. Ponderosa was rated at an average of 3.00 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 63.6% coverage in Shaver Lake Heights.

At a national level, based on 1974 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Ponderosa is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.67 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shaver Lake Heights?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Ponderosa. 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 Shaver Lake Heights

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Ponderosa	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shaver Lake Heights

Based on data reported by Shaver Lake Heights 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 Shaver Lake Heights. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,854 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 Ponderosa. This indicates Ponderosa reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shaver Lake Heights?

California customers rate Ponderosa 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.

Ponderosa received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower 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 Shaver Lake Heights customers with an average price rating of 4.18 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Shaver Lake Heights, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Shaver Lake Heights

Shaver Lake Heights 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 Shaver Lake Heights below, including the metrics used and how Shaver Lake Heights compares to the rest of California and nation.

Shaver Lake Heights ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Shaver Lake Heights	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Shaver Lake Heights that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	73.28%	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.	3,363 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 Shaver Lake Heights.	7.0	7.4	6.8

 

Shaver Lake Heights Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Shaver Lake Heights	California	USA
	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.	1.9	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.	99%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	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.	85%	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.	85%	79%	76%

Shaver Lake Heights ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Shaver Lake Heights is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Shaver Lake Heights is high with a score of 73 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Shaver Lake Heights have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Shaver Lake Heights 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.

96% of Shaver Lake Heights households have an internet connection despite having 99.19% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Shaver Lake Heights 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 Shaver Lake Heights?

How Much Speed does a Shaver Lake Heights Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Shaver Lake Heights is 1.9, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Shaver Lake Heights's average household income is $110,124 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.

Shaver Lake Heights also has 6% 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 Shaver Lake Heights has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Shaver Lake Heights households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 105% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shaver Lake Heights?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shaver Lake Heights?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Shaver Lake Heights, CA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shaver Lake Heights?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shaver Lake Heights?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Shaver Lake Heights?

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 Shaver Lake Heights is Ponderosa.
• The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Ponderosa may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Shaver Lake Heights is Ponderosa.
• Viasat, Ponderosa, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Shaver Lake Heights, 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 Shaver Lake Heights compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Shaver Lake Heights 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 Shaver Lake Heights's B+ ISP Report Card and 73 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.