Internet providers in Arcata, CA

Internet in Arcata

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Arcata area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Arcata Residential Internet Coverage

Sitting directly on the coast and spreading inward toward Shasta-Trinity National Forest, the city of Arcata has almost 18,000 people and a booming commercial area. Whether you live in this area or own a business here, finding the right Internet plan is essential. The providers listed on this page make it easy to compare listings.

One option that includes all of Arcata within its service area is AT&T. Through AT&T, customers can access fiber optic service, DSL service, or both, depending on their neighborhood. Covered areas include Maple Creek, Alliance, downtown, and Samoa.

Suddenlink Communications also provides reliable and affordable service to all of Arcata. Their network stretches to reach Alliance in the north, Lone Star Junction in the south, Korblex in the east, and Samoa in the west.

Frontier has expanded its offerings in California in recent years, making it a viable option for many who live in Arcata.

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Average download speed
250.09 Mbps

Average upload speed
23.35 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
18.08 ms

Average jitter
11.14 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Arcata?

Optimum - Highly reliable
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Arcata internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Optimum	Cable	940 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Optimum
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
ispMint	5G Home	5 Mbps	4.5/5	Link not provided
101Netlink	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	N/A
Velocity Communications, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	30 Mbps	N/A	Learn more about Velocity Communications, Inc.
Tsunami-Wireless	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	Learn more about Tsunami-Wireless

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

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