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Internet Providers in
Portola, CA

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Home Internet in Portola, CA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • XNET WiFi
    • DigitalPath
    • Plumas Sierra Telecommunications
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Hughesnet
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 Mbps - 415 Mbps
    Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 42.5%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 65.3%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.5%
  • 5. DigitalPath
    Speeds Up To
    200 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 95.4%
  • 6. Plumas Sierra Telecommunications
    Speeds Up To
    10 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 62.4%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.3%
  • 8. Starlink
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Portola, CA

Viasat Internet dominates Portola, California, with satellite connections offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps. Covering 100% of the city, it starts at $99.99 per month, making it ideal for residents in remote or rural areas where other services might fall short. Viasat ensures robust internet access citywide with its extensive coverage and high-speed options. HughesNet competes strongly in Portola, also providing 100% satellite coverage. Its plans deliver download speeds up to 100 Mbps, with prices beginning at $49.99 per month. Meanwhile, Always ON uses fixed wireless technology, serving 34.50% of Portola with speeds up to 25 Mbps starting at $60 per month. With Portola enjoying 100% satellite and 96% fixed wireless coverage, these providers offer solid connectivity choices. Always ON's limited reach makes it more suitable for specific areas within the city where its service is available.

Viasat Internet dominates Portola, California, with satellite connections offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps. Covering 100% of the city, it starts at $99.99 per month, making it ideal for residents in remote or rural areas where other services might fall short. Viasat ensures robust internet access citywide with its extensive coverage and high-speed options.

HughesNet competes strongly in Portola, also providing 100% satellite coverage. Its plans deliver download speeds up to 100 Mbps, with prices beginning at $49.99 per month. Meanwhile, Always ON uses fixed wireless technology, serving 34.50% of Portola with speeds up to 25 Mbps starting at $60 per month. With Portola enjoying 100% satellite and 96% fixed wireless coverage, these providers offer solid connectivity choices. Always ON's limited reach makes it more suitable for specific areas within the city where its service is available.

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
  • UScellular
53.32%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Verizon
  • DigitalPath
  • Starlink
  • Hughesnet
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • XNET WiFi
  • Plumas Sierra Telecommunications
62.35000000000001%

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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
13.47%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
6.09%

Internet Providers in Portola, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon 5G Home Internet $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
XNET WiFi $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
DigitalPath $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Plumas Sierra Telecommunications $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber, Cable
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $59/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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