Best Internet Providers in South Lake Tahoe, CA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe has 5 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 South Lake Tahoe.
Ranks compare South Lake Tahoe with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in South Lake Tahoe, CA at a Glance
South Lake Tahoe Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 South Lake Tahoe ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in South Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 62.24% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in South Lake Tahoe?
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 Lake Tahoe
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - 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 Lake Tahoe Compares to Places Its Size
South Lake Tahoe's report card score is in the bottom 3% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.
| Measure | South Lake Tahoe | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | El Dorado County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 12.8% | bottom 5% | 15.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,249 Mbps | bottom 7% | 1,736 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | bottom 11% | 7 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 16% | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | top 23% | 23% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 32% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 48% | 93% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | top 44% | 72% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 39% | 88% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $104,163 | top 39% | $124,622 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 14% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 12.8% of homes in South Lake Tahoe, against 15.8% across El Dorado County and 62.4% across California. Households in South Lake Tahoe are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $104,163 (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 Lake Tahoe
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Lake Tahoe?
Spectrum Fiber in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 7.7% of South Lake Tahoe homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,991 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 6.3% of South Lake Tahoe homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,991 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 South Lake Tahoe from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,991 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 6.3% of South Lake Tahoe homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,991 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 lower than other types of internet service available in South Lake Tahoe from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Lake Tahoe?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
170 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of South Lake Tahoe homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 170 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Availability:
62.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.2% of South Lake Tahoe homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Availability:
44.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.1% of South Lake Tahoe homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Availability:
44.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.1% of South Lake Tahoe homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Lake Tahoe?
Spectrum Cable in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.0% of South Lake Tahoe homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Lake Tahoe?
EarthLink DSL in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 88.9% of South Lake Tahoe homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 88.9% of South Lake Tahoe homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in South Lake Tahoe by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
South Lake Tahoe has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in South Lake Tahoe
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96150 | 29,509 | 12.8% | 1,247 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 70/100 |
How South Lake Tahoe Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to South Lake Tahoe that have their own pages are all within 13 miles, 6 of them in Nevada. Among them, Minden, NV has the most homes with fiber (51.0%) and Gardnerville Ranchos, NV the fewest (10.1%); South Lake Tahoe has 12.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Tahoe (this page) | 29,348 | 12.8% | 1,249 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 70/100 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos, NV | 11,542 | 10.1% | 1,442 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Minden, NV | 4,916 | 51.0% | 4,918 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Stateline, NV | 2,527 | 44.4% | 995 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 79/100 |
| Zephyr Cove, NV | 2,371 | 36.2% | 997 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 78/100 |
| Genoa, NV | 1,402 | 17.2% | 961 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 69/100 |
| Tahoma | 892 | 2.0% | 877 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 51/100 |
| Glenbrook, NV | 766 | 13.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 76/100 |
| Echo Lake | 175 | 0.0% | 948 Mbps | 7 | C- | 83/100 |
| Sorensens | 149 | 0.0% | 22 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 81/100 |
| Twin Bridges | 93 | 0.0% | 285 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Lake Tahoe?
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, Spectrum 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 Lake Tahoe
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South Lake Tahoe Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for South Lake Tahoe 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 80.3% coverage in South Lake Tahoe.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 Lake Tahoe Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Lake Tahoe, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Lake Tahoe Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Lake Tahoe
Based on data reported by South Lake Tahoe ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in South Lake Tahoe. 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.
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 Lake Tahoe Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Lake Tahoe?
Of the providers in South Lake Tahoe, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Lake Tahoe
| ISP / Tech Type | South Lake Tahoe Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | 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 Lake Tahoe?
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 Lake Tahoe is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Lake Tahoe is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Lake Tahoe, 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.