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

Grass Valley, CA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley 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	98.7%
2	SmarterBroadband	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Grass Valley 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.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Grass Valley compare to Nevada County? The average speed in Grass Valley is 18.93 Mbps which is faster than Nevada County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the California average of 26.06 Mbps.

Grass Valley Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 74.7% of Nevada County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 3.5% of Nevada County residents
The average internet download speed in Nevada County is 12.57 Mbps based upon 334712 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Grass Valley is 27.4% slower than the average in California and 41.6% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Grass Valley is 3.16 Mbps. This is 27.4% faster than the Nevada County average and 72.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.2% of Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley, California.

Who has the fastest internet service in Grass Valley?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 95945, 95949 and 95959

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

Click through to see how the Grass Valley broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Fort Irwin, Kettleman City, Lennox, Midway City, Parklawn, Seacliff, Wheatland

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 Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley, California?

SmarterBroadband provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Grass Valley.

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.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Grass Valley 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

Grass Valley 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.