10 Best Internet Providers in Upper Lake, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Upper Lake, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Upper Lake, CA?

Mediacom is the best internet provider in Upper Lake based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Mediacom had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Upper Lake, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Mediacom is an option for 68.03% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Upper Lake, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Upper Lake

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Upper Lake Internet Providers

Based on 159 reviews from California internet customers, Mediacom is the best internet service provider for Upper Lake residents. Mediacom was rated at an average of 3.00 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 83.7% coverage in Upper Lake.

At a national level, based on 2072 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Upper Lake?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Upper Lake, the fastest internet in the city comes from Mediacom.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Upper Lake

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	DigitalPath	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	LAKE COUNTY Broadband solutions	150 Mbps
	Valley Internet	100 Mbps
	SeaKay Broadband	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Upper Lake

Based on data reported by Upper Lake ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Upper Lake. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Mediacom. This indicates Mediacom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Upper Lake?

California customers rate Mediacom 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.

Mediacom received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Upper Lake customers with an average price rating of 4.18 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Upper Lake, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Upper Lake

Upper Lake 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 city 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 Upper Lake below, including the metrics used and how Upper Lake compares to the rest of California and nation.

Upper Lake ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Upper Lake	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Upper Lake that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	790 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 Upper Lake.	6.3	7.4	6.8

 

Upper Lake Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Upper Lake	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	10%	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.	93%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	57%	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.	60%	79%	76%

Upper Lake ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Upper Lake is D+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Upper Lake is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Upper Lake have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Upper Lake ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

90% of Upper Lake households have an internet connection despite having 95.58% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 20% have satellite, 2% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 60% subscribe to it. A low number of Upper Lake 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 Cities Compare to Upper Lake?

How Much Speed does a Upper Lake Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Upper Lake is 2.5, which is smaller than the California average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Upper Lake's average household income is $72,245 which is lower than the California average of $108,618 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Upper Lake also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 10% 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 Upper Lake has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Upper Lake households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Upper Lake?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Upper Lake, CA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Upper Lake?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Upper Lake?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Upper Lake?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Upper Lake?

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 Upper Lake is Mediacom.
• The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Mediacom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Upper Lake is Mediacom.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and DigitalPath has the broadest coverage in Upper Lake, 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 Upper Lake compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Upper Lake 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 Upper Lake's D+ ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.