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Internet Providers in Colfax, California

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Home Internet in Colfax, CA
  • Provider
    • Optimum
    • EarthLink
    • Frontier
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Cal.net
    • DigitalPath
    • Astound Broadband Powered by Wave
    • SmarterBroadband
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 12.6%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 39.8%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 44.3%
    Colfax speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 70.9%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 70.9%
  • 8. Cal.net
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 34.6%
  • DigitalPath
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.8%
  • Astound Broadband Powered by Wave
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 26%
  • SmarterBroadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Colfax, CA

In Colfax, California, EarthLink Fiber offers residents a fast internet option. It provides a fiber connection with a maximum download speed of 5 Gbps, covering 39.80% of the city. Starting at $59.95 per month, this plan suits heavy internet users, gamers, and HD content streamers, thanks to its reliable, fast speeds.

For those unable to access EarthLink's fiber, Frontier serves as a strong alternative. Frontier covers 44.30% of the city with both DSL and fiber connections. Their maximum download speed is 115 Mbps, adequate for most household activities. Starting at $29.99 per month, Frontier offers good value for budget-conscious users.

Viasat Internet covers 100% of Colfax via satellite connection. It offers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, beginning at $119.99 per month. This makes Viasat a viable option for residents without access to other types of connections.

Overall, Colfax enjoys substantial internet coverage: fiber at 42%, fixed wireless at 92%, and satellite at 100%. Residents can choose from EarthLink Fiber, Frontier, or Viasat, depending on their specific internet needs.

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
  • SmarterBroadband
91.31%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Cal.net
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • EarthLink
  • Frontier
  • Astound Broadband Powered by Wave
44.31%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Colfax, California

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Provider Connection Types in Colfax, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Colfax, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.8200000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
42.42%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.72%

Internet Providers in Colfax, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
DigitalPath $62.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband Powered by Wave $20/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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

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