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Internet Providers in Colfax, California

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    • Optimum
    • EarthLink
    • Frontier
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
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Home Internet in Colfax, CA

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 12.6%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 39.8%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 44.3%
    Colfax speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Cal.net
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 34.6%
  • 7. DigitalPath
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.8%
  • Astound Broadband Powered by Wave
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 26%
  • SmarterBroadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 10.2%

Best Internet Providers in Colfax, CA

In Colfax, California, residents can rely on Viasat Internet for high-speed connectivity. As the area's top-rated internet service provider, Viasat delivers a satellite connection with a maximum download speed of 50 Mbps and ensures 100% coverage. With plans starting at $49.99 monthly, Viasat strikes a balance between speed and affordability.

Another option for residents is Hughesnet, a satellite-based provider that also provides full coverage in Colfax. Hughesnet's services come with a respectable maximum download speed of 25 Mbps and a standard monthly rate starting at $49.99. Although Hughesnet's speed falls short compared to Viasat's, it still offers a reliable service.

The availability of different types of connections in Colfax is as follows: 1% DSL, 42% cable, 1% fiber, and 92% fixed wireless in addition to the 100% satellite coverage. This means that even with the limited availability of DSL, cable, and fiber, the comprehensive coverage provided by Viasat and Hughesnet ensures residents have extensive access to high-speed internet services.

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
  • Always ON
91.31%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Cal.net
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • EarthLink
  • Astound Broadband Powered by Wave
39.85%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Colfax, CA

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%

List of Internet Providers in Colfax, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 150 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Cal.net Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Astound Broadband Powered by Wave Cable 1.5 Gbps
SmarterBroadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

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 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps *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 $119.99/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
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
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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