Best Mountain Gate Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Mountain Gate, 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 Mountain Gate 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
1DigitalPathwireless50 Mbps10 Mbps95.7%
2Warp2wireless25 Mbps3 Mbps89.6%
3Velocity Communicationswireless30 Mbps3 Mbps65.2%
4ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
5HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Mountain Gate CA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

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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 Mountain Gate of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Shasta County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.

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Mountain Gate Internet Access Facts

  • The average upload speed in Mountain Gate is 7.19 Mbps. This is 2.3% slower than the average in California and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Mountain Gate is 330.1% faster than the Shasta County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Mountain Gate is 7.19 Mbps. This is 333.1% faster than the Shasta County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 75.2% of Shasta County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 6.9% of Shasta County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Shasta County is 7.51 Mbps based upon 334136 samples taken in the past year

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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 Mountain Gate 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 DigitalPath as the top provider for Mountain Gate, California.

Who has the fastest internet service in Mountain Gate?

ViaSat with a download speed of 100 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Mountain Gate.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Mountain Gate, California?

The following zip codes were used: 96003

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Mountain Gate internet service.

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
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How do the internet speeds in Mountain Gate compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Mountain Gate broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Country Club, Davis, Fair Oaks, Highgrove, Rocklin, San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Mountain Gate, California population.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Mountain Gate, California?

DigitalPath provides broadband internet service to 95.7% of Mountain Gate.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.




Mountain Gate 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.


DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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