Best Internet Providers in Sierra City, CA
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sierra City, CA
Sierra City has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Sierra City.
Ranks compare Sierra City with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sierra City, CA at a Glance
Sierra City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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AT&T
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DSL
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 Sierra City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sierra City, CA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Sierra City based on 121 California customer reviews, and AT&T 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 Sierra City?
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 Sierra City
How Sierra City Compares to Places Its Size
Sierra City's report card score is in the bottom 5% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 9%.
| Measure | Sierra City | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Sierra County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 37.7% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 10 Mbps | bottom 1% | 4,458 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2 | bottom 15% | 2.3 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.2 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 13% | 16% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 77% | bottom 4% | 84% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 57% | bottom 2% | 76% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 26% | bottom 6% | 31% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 23% | 73% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,547 | top 33% | $58,267 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 16% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Sierra City, against 37.7% across Sierra County and 62.4% across California. Households in Sierra City are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,547 (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 Sierra City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sierra City?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Sierra City, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sierra City?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Sierra City, CA.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sierra City?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Sierra City, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sierra City?
EarthLink DSL in Sierra City, CA
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 88.6% of Sierra City homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Sierra City, CA
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 88.6% of Sierra City homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Sierra City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Sierra City has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sierra City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Sierra City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96125 | 270 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 2 | F | 17/100 |
How Sierra City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sierra City that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, C-Road has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Alleghany the fewest (0.0%); Sierra City has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra City (this page) | 289 | 0.0% | 10 Mbps | 2 | F | 18/100 |
| Graeagle | 1,229 | 66.7% | 6,862 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Clio | 502 | 48.8% | 5,001 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 42/100 |
| Downieville | 378 | 0.0% | 20 Mbps | 3.3 | F | 24/100 |
| Calpine | 339 | 35.1% | 4,126 Mbps | 1.6 | C- | 20/100 |
| Sierraville | 233 | 69.1% | 8,003 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 48/100 |
| Alleghany | 75 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 17/100 |
| C-Road | 68 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 3 | B | 50/100 |
| Sattley | 66 | 34.9% | 5,501 Mbps | 1.5 | C- | 22/100 |
| Blairsden | 55 | 69.1% | 7,002 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Goodyears Bar | 36 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sierra City?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Sierra City
| Viasat | 100 |
|---|---|
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 10 |
| EarthLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Sierra City Internet Providers
Based on 121 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Sierra City residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.34 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in California, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 88.6% coverage in Sierra City.
At a national level, based on 1066 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.65 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sierra City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sierra City, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sierra City Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sierra City
Based on data reported by Sierra City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 10 Mbps in Sierra City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sierra City Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sierra City?
Of the providers in Sierra City, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sierra City 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.
AT&T is rated 3.22 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Sierra City, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sierra City
| ISP / Tech Type | Sierra City Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 Sierra City?
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 Sierra City is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sierra City is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Sierra City, available to 88.6% 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.