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Internet Providers in Elk, California

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Home Internet in Elk, 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: 99.6%
  • Further Reach
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 85.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Elk, CA

Elk, California, a scenic town, primarily relies on Viasat Internet and Hughesnet for their internet service. Viasat Internet, with its satellite connectivity, offers a full coverage to Elk with a maximum download speed of 30 Mbps. This speed is perfect for everyday browsing and streaming, and their plans start at $49.99 per month, striking a fair balance between price and performance.

Hughesnet, another dominant player, also provides comprehensive coverage using satellite connections, albeit with a slightly lower maximum download speed of 25 Mbps. Their plans, similar to Viasat, start at $49.99 per month. Therefore, the choice between Hughesnet and Viasat mostly comes down to speed and service quality.

It's worth mentioning that satellite and fixed wireless connections dominate the internet infrastructure in Elk. Satellite connectivity blankets the entire town, while fixed wireless reaches about 71%. Unfortunately, traditional internet options like DSL, cable, and fiber are currently out of reach. As a result, Viasat and Hughesnet are the go-to providers for residents in need of stable internet access.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Elk, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Elk, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%

List of Internet Providers in Elk, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Further Reach Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Elk, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
Further Reach $100/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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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