Best Internet Providers in South Bay, Eureka, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Bay, Eureka, CA
South Bay 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in South Bay.
The Best Internet in South Bay, Eureka, CA at a Glance
South Bay Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
101NETLINK
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 South Bay ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Bay, Eureka, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in South Bay based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in South Bay, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.00% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in South Bay?
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 South Bay, Eureka
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- 101NETLINK - fixed wireless coverage map
- Vero - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How South Bay Compares to the Rest of Eureka
Fiber reaches 4.2% of homes in South Bay, against 52.4% across Eureka and 25.8% across Humboldt County. Households in South Bay are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,014 (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 South Bay
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Bay?
Vero Fiber in South Bay, Eureka, CA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Vero Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.2% of South Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, Vero Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Bay?
101NETLINK Fixed Wireless in South Bay, Eureka, CA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
101NETLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of South Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, 101NETLINK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Bay, Eureka, CA
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of South Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Bay, Eureka, CA
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
254 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.3% of South Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 254 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Bay, Eureka, CA
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.0% of South Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Bay, Eureka, CA
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.0% of South Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Bay?
Optimum Cable in South Bay, Eureka, CA
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 91.7% of South Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 South Bay?
EarthLink DSL in South Bay, Eureka, CA
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 60.7% of South Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in South Bay, Eureka, CA
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 60.7% of South Bay homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
How South Bay Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to South Bay that have their own pages are all within 100 miles. Among them, The West Side has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Jacoby Creek (Arcata) the fewest (0.0%); South Bay has 4.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bay (this page) | 7,379 | 4.2% | 939 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 57/100 |
| Rohnerville (Fortuna) | 8,408 | 0.0% | 938 Mbps | 6.8 | C- | 51/100 |
| Enterprise (Redding) | 6,216 | 63.5% | 1,706 Mbps | 10.8 | B | 53/100 |
| Cutten | 5,828 | 13.8% | 1,110 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 73/100 |
| Old Town | 5,440 | 76.0% | 1,954 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 53/100 |
| Happy Valley (Anderson) | 5,288 | 69.5% | 813 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Pacheco (Redding) | 5,117 | 15.5% | 961 Mbps | 8.2 | C | 58/100 |
| The West Side | 5,097 | 99.8% | 2,312 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 57/100 |
| Columbia (Redding) | 5,066 | 40.0% | 784 Mbps | 9.4 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Starview (Redding) | 3,034 | 1.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 9.6 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Jacoby Creek (Arcata) | 3,002 | 0.0% | 865 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Bay?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Optimum 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 South Bay
| Vero Broadband | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| 101NETLINK | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South Bay Internet Providers
Based on 180 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for South Bay residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 84.3% coverage in South Bay.
At a national level, based on 2504 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Bay Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Bay, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Bay Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Bay
Based on data reported by South Bay ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in South Bay. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Bay Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Bay?
Of the providers in South Bay, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Bay 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in South Bay, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Bay
| ISP / Tech Type | South Bay Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 101NETLINK | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 South Bay?
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 South Bay is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in South Bay is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and 101NETLINK has the broadest coverage in South Bay, available to 99.0% 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.