Who is our top ranked provider in Arcata CA? [Updated]

Arcata, CA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Arcata, 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 Arcata 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	Optimum	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	95.3%
2	101Netlink	wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	Velocity Communications	wireless	30 Mbps	3 Mbps	20.9%

Arcata CA Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Arcata which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Arcata are compared to Humboldt County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to California overall?
Average download speeds in Arcata of 18.26 Mbps are faster than the Humboldt County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.

Arcata Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 99.6% of the Arcata population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.2% of Humboldt County residents
DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Arcata residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Arcata, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Arcata is 29.9% slower than the average in California and 43.6% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 1.3% of the Humboldt County population

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 Arcata 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 Optimum as the top provider for Arcata, California.

Who has the fastest internet service in Arcata?

Optimum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Arcata.

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

The following zip codes were used: 95518, 95521, 95524 and 95549

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.

What internet download speed do I need?

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

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Arcata compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Arcata broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: American Canyon, Anaheim, Carpinteria, Castaic, Hayward, La Palma, Weldon

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 Arcata, 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 Arcata, California?

101Netlink provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Arcata.

Arcata 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.