15 Best Internet Providers in Tehama County, CA
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Tehama County ISP Report Card | C |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 738 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Tehama County Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
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.
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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.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Spectrum
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Above are the top 4 providers in Tehama County, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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?
Velocity Communications is the best internet provider in Tehama County based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Velocity Communications 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. Velocity Communications is an option for 56.11% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Tehama County, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Tehama County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Tehama County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Tehama County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| DigitalPath | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Com-Pair Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Shasta Beam | (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 |
Based on 559 reviews from California internet customers, Velocity Communications is the best internet service provider for Tehama County residents. Velocity Communications was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. unWired Broadband wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 81.6% coverage in Tehama County.
At a national level, based on 5880 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, DigitalPath is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tehama County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tehama County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Velocity Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 Mbps | ||
| VARCOMM | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| unWired Broadband | 400 Mbps | ||
| DigitalPath | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Succeed.Net | 100 Mbps | ||
| DM-Tech | 100 Mbps | ||
| Shasta Beam | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Cal.net | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Velocity Communications | 50 Mbps | ||
| Com-Pair Services | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tehama County
| ISP / Tech Type | Tehama County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Com-Pair Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Shasta Beam | (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 |
Based on data reported by Tehama County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Tehama County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Velocity Communications. This indicates Velocity Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Tehama County?
California customers rate Velocity Communications 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.
Velocity Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. unWired Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Tehama County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
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| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Velocity Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Com-Pair Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Shasta Beam | (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 |
Tehama County 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 county 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 Tehama County below, including the metrics used and how Tehama County compares to the rest of California and nation.
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Tehama County | California | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Tehama County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 1.00% | 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. | 738 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 Tehama County. | 8.9 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.7 | 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. | 11% | 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. | 94% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 48% | 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. | 49% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Tehama County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Tehama County is C, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Tehama County is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Tehama County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Tehama County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
88% of Tehama County households have an internet connection despite having 98.83% availability. 48% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 21% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 48% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 49% subscribe to it. A low number of Tehama County 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 Counties Compare to Tehama County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
How Much Speed does a Tehama County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Tehama County is 2.7, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Tehama County's average household income is $64,616 which is much lower than the California average of $108,618 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Tehama County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Tehama County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Tehama County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tehama County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Tehama County, CA.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tehama County?
Spectrum Cable in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
40.0%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 40.0% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 12.8% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tehama County?
EarthLink DSL in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 61.1% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 61.1% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
VARCOMM DSL in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
VARCOMM offers DSL service to 2.5% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, VARCOMM DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with 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.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tehama County?
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
284 Mbps
DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 284 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 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the county.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% 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 60 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 county.
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
81.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
398 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.6% 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 398 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county.
Com-Pair Services Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Com-Pair Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.0% 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 25 Mbps
Shasta Beam Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
61.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Shasta Beam offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.8% 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
57.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.2% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Velocity Communications Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
56.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Velocity Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.1% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, Velocity Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
DM-Tech Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
47.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
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
Availability:
20.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.2% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
20.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.2% of Tehama County homes. Across the county, 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in Tehama County, CA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
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 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 Velocity Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Velocity Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Tehama County is Velocity Communications.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and DigitalPath has the broadest coverage in Tehama County, 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 Tehama County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Tehama County 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 Tehama County's C ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100