Best Internet Providers in The Sea Ranch, CA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in The Sea Ranch, CA
The Sea Ranch has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in The Sea Ranch.
Ranks compare The Sea Ranch with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in The Sea Ranch, CA at a Glance
The Sea Ranch Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sea Ranch Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Further Reach
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
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 The Sea Ranch ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in The Sea Ranch, CA?
Further Reach is the best internet provider in The Sea Ranch based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Further Reach had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in The Sea Ranch, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Further Reach is an option for 80.38% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in The Sea Ranch?
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.
How The Sea Ranch Compares to Places Its Size
The Sea Ranch's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the top 19%.
| Measure | The Sea Ranch | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sonoma County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.8% | top 25% | 38.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 974 Mbps | bottom 22% | 3,986 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | bottom 19% | 6.9 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | bottom 3% | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 60% | top 1% | 17% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 17% | 95% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | top 14% | 81% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 17% | 87% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $127,266 | top 8% | $113,207 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 2% | bottom 1% | 15% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 96.8% of homes in The Sea Ranch, against 38.9% across Sonoma County and 62.4% across California. Households in The Sea Ranch are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 60% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $127,266 (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 The Sea Ranch
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in The Sea Ranch?
Sea Ranch Connect Fiber in The Sea Ranch, CA
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sea Ranch Connect offers Fiber service to 96.8% of The Sea Ranch homes. Across the city, Sea Ranch Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in The Sea Ranch?
Further Reach Fixed Wireless in The Sea Ranch, CA
Availability:
67.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Further Reach offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.3% of The Sea Ranch homes. Across the city, Further Reach Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 200 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in The Sea Ranch, CA
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.1% of The Sea Ranch homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in The Sea Ranch, CA
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.1% of The Sea Ranch homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in The Sea Ranch?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in The Sea Ranch, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in The Sea Ranch?
Frontier DSL in The Sea Ranch, CA
Availability:
66.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 66.3% of The Sea Ranch homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Further Reach DSL in The Sea Ranch, CA
Availability:
58.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Further Reach offers DSL service to 58.9% of The Sea Ranch homes. Across the city, Further Reach DSL has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Internet in The Sea Ranch by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
The Sea Ranch has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in The Sea Ranch
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in The Sea Ranch
How The Sea Ranch Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to The Sea Ranch that have their own pages are all within 25 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sea Ranch (this page) | 1,060 | 96.8% | 974 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 69/100 |
| Gualala | 2,176 | 0.0% | 200 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 66/100 |
| Boonville | 1,557 | 0.0% | 221 Mbps | 7.3 | D+ | 80/100 |
| Point Arena | 1,216 | 0.0% | 199 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 60/100 |
| Philo | 1,147 | 0.0% | 242 Mbps | 7.1 | D+ | 67/100 |
| Manchester | 910 | 0.0% | 200 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 65/100 |
| Cazadero | 864 | 0.0% | 1,023 Mbps | 2.3 | D- | 54/100 |
| Jenner | 537 | 0.0% | 217 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 56/100 |
| Annapolis | 371 | 35.9% | 849 Mbps | 1.8 | D | 55/100 |
| Yorkville | 317 | 0.0% | 115 Mbps | 3 | F | 64/100 |
| Stewarts Point | 202 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1 | F | 55/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in The Sea Ranch?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sea Ranch Connect 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 The Sea Ranch
| Sea Ranch Connect | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Further Reach | 200 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in The Sea Ranch. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for The Sea Ranch Internet Providers
Based on 173 reviews from California internet customers, Further Reach is the best internet service provider for The Sea Ranch residents. Further Reach was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 66.3% coverage in The Sea Ranch.
At a national level, based on 1244 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Further Reach is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all The Sea Ranch Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in The Sea Ranch, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | The Sea Ranch Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Further Reach | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Sea Ranch Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in The Sea Ranch
Based on data reported by The Sea Ranch ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sea Ranch Connect. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in The Sea Ranch. 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | The Sea Ranch Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) |  (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Further Reach | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Sea Ranch Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in The Sea Ranch?
Of the providers in The Sea Ranch, customers rate Further Reach the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in The Sea Ranch 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.
Further Reach is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in The Sea Ranch, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in The Sea Ranch
| ISP / Tech Type | The Sea Ranch Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Further Reach | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sea Ranch Connect | (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 The Sea Ranch?
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 The Sea Ranch is Further Reach.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sea Ranch Connect. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in The Sea Ranch is Further Reach.
- Viasat, Sea Ranch Connect, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in The Sea Ranch, available to 96.8% 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.