Best Internet Providers in Tehama County, CA
All 15 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Tehama County, CA
Tehama County has 15 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 Tehama County.
Ranks compare Tehama County with the 58 California counties.
The Best Internet in Tehama County, CA at a Glance
Tehama County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Spectrum
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DigitalPath
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Tehama County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tehama County, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Tehama County 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 Tehama County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.78% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tehama County?
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 Tehama County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- DigitalPath - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- DM-Tech - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Shasta Beam - fixed wireless coverage map
- Com-Pair Services - fixed wireless coverage map
- VARCOMM - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- VARCOMM - dsl coverage map
- Succeed.Net - fixed wireless coverage map
How Tehama County Compares to the Rest of California
Tehama County's report card score is tied 42nd of 58 and its connectivity index is tied 50th of 58.
| Measure | Tehama County | Rank among California counties | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 6.1% | 55th of 58 | 62.4% | 71.5% | San Mateo County (84.9%) |
| Average top speed | 746 Mbps | 57th of 58 | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Colusa County (6,304 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.4 | 7th of 58 | 8 | 7.1 | Alameda County (10.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 33rd of 58 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Alpine County and Madera County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 36th of 58 | 17% | 15% | Marin County (32%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 38th of 58 | 97% | 96% | Alpine County and Mono County (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 42nd of 58 | 94% | 91% | Contra Costa County and Marin County and 2 more (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 49% | 54th of 58 | 79% | 76% | Marin County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | 52nd of 58 | 84% | 81% | Alpine County (92%) |
| Median household income | $67,915 | 52nd of 58 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Santa Clara County ($169,968) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 42nd of 58 | 17% | 16% | Yolo County (27%) |
Fiber reaches 6.1% of homes in Tehama County, against 62.4% across California. Households in Tehama County are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,915 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Tehama County Compares to Its Neighbors
Tehama County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Plumas County has the most homes with fiber (58.9%) and Glenn County the fewest (0.4%); Tehama County has 6.1%.
Map of Tehama County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Tehama County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tehama County (this page) | 65,829 | 6.1% | 746 Mbps | 9.4 | C | 43/100 |
| Butte County | 211,632 | 31.6% | 2,206 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 60/100 |
| Shasta County | 182,155 | 26.5% | 1,312 Mbps | 8.5 | B- | 59/100 |
| Mendocino County | 91,601 | 2.3% | 999 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 57/100 |
| Glenn County | 28,917 | 0.4% | 1,160 Mbps | 8.9 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Plumas County | 19,790 | 58.9% | 5,165 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 32/100 |
| Trinity County | 16,112 | 21.3% | 1,926 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 36/100 |
Internet in Tehama County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Gas Point to 47.0% in Red Bank; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 96035 (Gerber) to 10.0% in 96080 (Red Bluff). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Tehama County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bluff | 27,395 | 10.2% | 892 Mbps | 10.5 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Corning | 15,502 | 3.1% | 846 Mbps | 9.2 | C | 42/100 |
| Cottonwood | 14,406 | 2.7% | 849 Mbps | 8.7 | C | 54/100 |
| Los Molinos | 3,900 | 0.0% | 397 Mbps | 9.3 | C- | 29/100 |
| Gerber | 2,868 | 0.0% | 398 Mbps | 8.5 | C- | 38/100 |
| Red Bank | 1,142 | 47.0% | 648 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 33/100 |
| Gas Point | 1,050 | 0.0% | 372 Mbps | 7.9 | C- | 47/100 |
| Hooker | 1,023 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 8.7 | C- | 46/100 |
| Vina | 774 | 0.0% | 396 Mbps | 7.1 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Proberta | 772 | 22.9% | 538 Mbps | 11.2 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Richfield | 700 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 6.9 | D+ | 21/100 |
| Manton | 615 | 0.0% | 59 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 28/100 |
| Tehama | 485 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 7.9 | C- | 48/100 |
| Dairyville | 413 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 8.3 | C- | 38/100 |
| Paynes Creek | 377 | 0.0% | 24 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 40/100 |
| Flournoy | 376 | 0.0% | 231 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 27/100 |
| Paskenta | 325 | 0.0% | 95 Mbps | 1 | F | 29/100 |
| Rawson | 283 | 0.0% | 833 Mbps | 9.9 | C | 32/100 |
| Mineral | 169 | 0.0% | 72 Mbps | 1 | F | 36/100 |
| Mill Creek | 95 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 23/100 |
| Dales | 39 | 0.0% | 97 Mbps | 2 | F | 38/100 |
ZIP codes in Tehama County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96080 (Red Bluff) | 29,611 | 10.0% | 866 Mbps | 10.3 | C+ | 47/100 |
| 96021 (Corning) | 17,008 | 6.0% | 825 Mbps | 8.9 | C | 40/100 |
| 96022 (Cottonwood) | 16,471 | 2.9% | 812 Mbps | 8.6 | C | 53/100 |
| 96055 (Los Molinos) | 3,997 | 0.0% | 397 Mbps | 9.3 | C- | 29/100 |
| 96035 (Gerber) | 3,220 | 0.0% | 398 Mbps | 8.8 | C- | 39/100 |
| 96092 (Vina) | 588 | 0.0% | 397 Mbps | 7.1 | D+ | 43/100 |
| 96059 (Manton) | 558 | 0.0% | 62 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 26/100 |
| 96090 (Tehama) | 438 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 8 | C- | 48/100 |
| 96075 (Paynes Creek) | 420 | 0.0% | 24 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 39/100 |
| 96029 (Flournoy) | 157 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 27/100 |
| 96074 (Paskenta) | 152 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1 | F | 27/100 |
| 96063 (Mineral) | 125 | 0.0% | 90 Mbps | 1 | F | 39/100 |
| 96061 (Mill Creek) | 99 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 24/100 |
| 96078 (Proberta) | 26 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 9.4 | C- | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tehama County?
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 Tehama County
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| VARCOMM | 1,000 |
| DigitalPath | 400 |
| unWired Broadband | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GeoLinks | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Com-Pair Services | 100 |
| Shasta Beam | 100 |
| DM-Tech | 100 |
| Succeed.Net | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Tehama County Internet Providers
Based on 621 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Tehama County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. DigitalPath wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 94.9% coverage in Tehama County.
At a national level, based on 6558 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 Tehama County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Tehama County, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tehama County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Shasta Beam | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Com-Pair Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DM-Tech | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Varcomm | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tehama County
Based on data reported by Tehama County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Tehama 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.
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 | Tehama County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shasta Beam | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Com-Pair Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DM-Tech | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Varcomm | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Tehama County?
Of the providers in Tehama County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Tehama County 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. Cal.net is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Tehama County, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tehama County
| ISP / Tech Type | Tehama County Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shasta Beam | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Com-Pair Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DM-Tech | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Varcomm | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Tehama County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tehama County?
Spectrum Fiber in Tehama County, CA
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tehama County?
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 292 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 100, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the county.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.3% of Tehama 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
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.3% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 394 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 49 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of Tehama 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 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.4% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 219 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Com-Pair Services Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Com-Pair Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.9% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, Com-Pair Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Shasta Beam Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Shasta Beam offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.5% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, Shasta Beam Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 6.0, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
DM-Tech Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
DM-Tech offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.4% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, DM-Tech Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.8% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.8% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the county.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.3% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Succeed.Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tehama County?
Spectrum Cable in Tehama County, CA
Spectrum offers Cable service to 40.0% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tehama County?
EarthLink DSL in Tehama County, CA
EarthLink offers DSL service to 69.5% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Tehama County, CA
AT&T offers DSL service to 69.5% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
VARCOMM DSL in Tehama County, CA
VARCOMM offers DSL service to 2.5% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, VARCOMM DSL has speeds up to 84 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.
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 Tehama 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 Tehama County 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 Tehama County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and DigitalPath has the broadest coverage in Tehama County, available to 94.9% 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.
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