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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 FiOS has expanded its offerings in California in recent years, making it a viable option for many who live in Arcata.
AT&T offers internet at speeds up to 75 Mbps
Viasat offers internet at speeds up to 25 Mbps
Suddenlink Communications offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps
| Provider | Type | Download speeds |
User Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | DSL & Fiber | 75 Mbps | 3.0/5 |
| Viasat | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 2.0/5 |
| Suddenlink Communications | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 2.5/5 |
Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.
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.
Terence Seed | 2016-08-13
I am very surprised by the slow internet speeds that I get from suddenlink.i have upgraded twice,,even with my brand new hp laptop,the browsing speed is so slow here in aracata,ca...I lived one town over a couple years ago and at&t was so much faster...
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