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Internet Providers in Portola, California

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    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Portola, CA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 34.5%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. DigitalPath
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91.9%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.4%

Best Internet Providers in Portola, CA

Viasat Internet dominates the Portola internet market with 100% citywide coverage. This provider leverages satellite technology, allowing it to deliver a truly wireless connection with a robust download speed up to 50 Mbps. Ideal for typical online activities like browsing, social media, and standard streaming, Viasat's plans start at an affordable $49.99 a month.

Hard on Viasat's heels are Hughesnet and Starlink, each boasting complete coverage throughout Portola. Like Viasat, Hughesnet provides satellite internet services, offering maximum download speeds of 25 Mbps - a solid choice for average users - at the entry-price of $49.99 per month. In contrast, Starlink accommodates higher-intensity usage with speed ranges from 50 to 220 Mbps, priced from $90 per month.

All three providers promise 100% satellite coverage. This assures Portola residents can maintain a reliable internet connection no matter their location in the city. Furthermore, most residents have additional options for fixed wireless connections. However, cable and fiber availability remain low throughout Portola.

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
  • Always ON
  • UScellular
53.349999999999994%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Portola, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Portola, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
13.469999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
6.09%

List of Internet Providers in Portola, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless 75 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps

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