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Internet Providers in Nevada City, California

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Home Internet in Nevada City, CA

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 46%
    Nevada City speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 17.5%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 5. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 45.8%
  • DigitalPath
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11.8%
  • SmarterBroadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 73.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 17.5%

Best Internet Providers in Nevada City, CA

Xfinity tops the list of internet service providers in Nevada City, California, using its cable connection type to deliver maximum download speeds of up to 2 Gbps. Starting at $30 per month, Xfinity offers both speed and affordability. However, it covers only 46% of the area, leaving nearly half the residents without access. For those who can get it, Xfinity's high speeds are perfect for gamers and streamers.

AT&T Internet ranks second in Nevada City. It uses an IPBB connection type, providing a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps. With services starting at $60 per month, AT&T charges more than Xfinity for lower speeds. Yet, its coverage is almost on par with Xfinity, reaching 45.80% of the city. This makes AT&T viable for moderate internet users.

In Nevada City, DSL, cable, and satellite connections are available, while fiber coverage lags, reaching just 45% of the area. Residents must balance speed, cost, and availability when selecting their internet provider.

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
  • SmarterBroadband
  • Always ON
73.21%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
99.95%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
45.98%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Nevada City, CA

Provider Connection Types in Nevada City, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Nevada City, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
24.349999999999998%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
45.04%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.41000000000000003%

List of Internet Providers in Nevada City, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 25 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless 75 Mbps
SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Nevada City, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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 25 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
DigitalPath $62.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 75 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
SmarterBroadband $49/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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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