Internet providers in Arcata, CA

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What is the best internet provider in Arcata?

Optimum - Highly reliable
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
AT&T - Great value
HughesNet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

Internet Provider Types in Arcata

Cable

97%
Coverage

DSL

99%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Arcata

3 Mbps

100%
Availability

10 Mbps

100%
Availability

25 Mbps

100%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

100%

Arcata

100%

California

79%

USA

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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.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Arcata

Optimum offers internet at speeds up to 940 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers internet at speeds up to 182 Mbps

Viasat offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps

101Netlink offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps

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Summary of Arcata internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Optimum	Cable	940 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for Optimum
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	182 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
EarthLink	DSL	12 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
AT&T	DSL	12 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	1.5/5	View Plans for Viasat
Unlimitedville	LTE Home	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Unlimitedville
Tsunami-Wireless	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Tsunami-Wireless
Velocity Communications, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	30 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Velocity Communications, Inc.
ispMint	DSL	100 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for ispMint
101Netlink	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for 101Netlink

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.

Internet providers in Arcata, CA

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