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Internet Providers in South Lake Tahoe, California

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Home Internet in South Lake Tahoe, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 74.7%
    South Lake Tahoe speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 93.1%
    South Lake Tahoe speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 12.9%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.7%

Best Internet Providers in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Spectrum is the leading internet service provider in South Lake Tahoe, California. With coverage of 94%, it reaches almost all residents in the area. Spectrum offers a cable connection with a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps, which caters to users who require high-speed internet for activities such as streaming and gaming. The starting price for their services is $49.99 per month, providing good value considering its extensive coverage and fast speeds.

Verizon and Viasat Internet are also significant providers in South Lake Tahoe. Verizon covers about 46% of the location with its 5G internet, offering speeds up to 300 Mbps at a monthly rate starting from $50. On the other hand, Viasat ensures complete coverage with its satellite connection but offers slower speeds of up to 50 Mbps at an identical starting price of $49.99 per month. Overall, residents have access to diverse connection types including DSL (21%), cable (94%), Fixed Wireless (53%), and Satellite (100%). This wide availability allows consumers to choose an option that best suits their needs and budget.

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
  • Always ON
45.660000000000004%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
99.99%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
93.14%

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Provider Connection Types in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
20.96%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
93.88%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.01%

List of Internet Providers in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 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
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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