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Internet Providers in Arcata, California

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Home Internet in Arcata, CA

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 46%
    Arcata speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14.3%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    18 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB
    Availability: 87.9%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 14.3%
  • 7. 101 Netlink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 98.9%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 75.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 21.1%

Home Internet Summary in Arcata, CA

In Arcata, California, residents should consider AT&T Internet if available. AT&T covers 87.90% of the city with IPBB connections, offering download speeds up to 18 Mbps for $60 per month. This broad coverage ensures a reliable option for many residents.

Optimum, covering 46% of the city, offers another strong choice. Though its reach is smaller, Optimum provides cable connections with a much faster download speed of 940 Mbps at a starting price of $40 per month. This speed and affordability make Optimum appealing where available.

Arcata’s internet options are diverse but vary in coverage. Cable and DSL are somewhat limited, while fiber and fixed wireless are more common. Satellite offers universal coverage but at higher costs and lower speeds. As a result, providers like AT&T and Optimum often provide better value.

Best Internet Providers in Arcata, CA

The best internet provider in Arcata is Optimum. It offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps via its reliable cable network. It’s also one of the most affordable providers in the area, thanks to its starting price of $40 per month for internet-only plans. It has 46 percent availability in the area, as well as TV and phone bundles that can unlock major discounts for your household.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • AT&T
  • UScellular
87.88%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • 101 Netlink
  • Starlink
  • Verizon
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Arcata, CA

Provider Connection Types in Arcata, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Arcata, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
32.31%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
81.73%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.03%

List of Internet Providers in Arcata, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T IPBB 18 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
101 Netlink Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps

Internet Providers in Arcata, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 18 Mbps IPBB
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
101 Netlink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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