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

Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham 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	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	78.4%
2	DigitalPath	wireless	75 Mbps	10 Mbps	98.7%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	Mike Gunther Industries	wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	16.8%

Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham are compared to Butte County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to California overall?
Average download speeds in Durham of 8.77 Mbps are slower than the Butte County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.

Durham Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 78.1% of the Durham population
Fiber optic internet is available to 27.6% of Butte County residents
DSL internet is available to 99.1% of Durham residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Durham, CA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Durham is 66.3% slower than the average in California and 72.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.2% of the Butte 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 Durham 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 Xfinity as the top provider for Durham, California.

Who has the fastest internet service in Durham?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Durham.

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

The following zip codes were used: 95928, 95938, 95958 and 95965

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 Durham 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 Durham compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Durham broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Diamond Springs, Farmersville, Goshen, Greenville, Pine Grove, Pollock Pines, Sultana

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 Durham, 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 Durham, California?

DigitalPath provides broadband internet service to 98.7% of Durham.

Durham 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.