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Internet Providers in Portola, California

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Home Internet in Portola, CA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • DigitalPath
    • Plumas Sierra Telecommunications
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. 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: 42.5%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 61.8%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.5%
  • 6. DigitalPath
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91.9%
  • 7. Plumas Sierra Telecommunications
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 13.4%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 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.

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
53.349999999999994%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • 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%

Internet Providers in Portola, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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 75 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Plumas Sierra Telecommunications $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 75 Mbps 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 $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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