Who is our top ranked provider in Hidden Valley Lake CA? [Updated]

Hidden Valley Lake, CA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 3 choices for service in Hidden Valley Lake, CA that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Hidden Valley Lake by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	98.7%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Hidden Valley Lake CA Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Hidden Valley Lake have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Hidden Valley Lake of 2.73 Mbps are faster than the Lake County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.

Hidden Valley Lake Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Lake County is 10.53 Mbps based upon 108184 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Hidden Valley Lake is 2.73 Mbps. This is 62.9% slower than the average in California and 76.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Hidden Valley Lake is 46.8% faster than the Lake County average and 52.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Hidden Valley Lake is 2.73 Mbps. This is 14.2% faster than the Lake County average and 76.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 87.9% of Lake County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Lake County residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Hidden Valley Lake residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Mediacom as the top provider for Hidden Valley Lake, California.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Hidden Valley Lake, California?

The following zip codes were used: 95461 and 95467

How do the internet speeds in Hidden Valley Lake compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Hidden Valley Lake broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Boronda, Crockett, Eucalyptus Hills, Hidden Meadows, Mountain Gate, Pacifica, West Menlo Park

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Hidden Valley Lake, CA residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

Who has the fastest internet service in Hidden Valley Lake?

Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Hidden Valley Lake.

Hidden Valley Lake Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.