Internet providers in Chico, CA

Internet in Chico

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

Chico Residential Internet Coverage

While having the luxury of living near the Plumas Forest, neighborhoods surrounding them are at a limitation when it comes to an internet provider.

However, most residents have access to internet services. AT&T provides over 95% of Chico residents and neighborhoods with DSL services. Advertising download speeds up to 18 Mbps, it may not be the highest speed, but it's one of the highest in Chico.

Xfinity by Comcast offers residents of Chico with cable internet, promoting speeds up to 250 Mbps. While it is largely available to the community, neighborhoods closer to Butte Meadows and Cohasset might be restricted if living in more remote locations.

HughesNet is the only other internet provider in the area that provides significant coverage. Available to all residents with access to the southern skies, they offer speeds up to 15 Mbps for most residents.

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Average download speed
184.99 Mbps

Average upload speed
23.63 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
22.48 ms

Average jitter
9.32 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Chico?

Viasat - Widely available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available

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Summary of Chico internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
T-Mobile Home Internet.	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Velocity Communications, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	30 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Velocity Communications, Inc.
DigitalPath, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	75 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for DigitalPath, Inc.