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

Westwood, California Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Westwood, 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 Westwood 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	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	92.7%
2	DigitalPath	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	99.7%
3	Zito West Holding	Cable	50 Mbps	5 Mbps	86.6%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Westwood 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

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Westwood are compared to Lassen County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to California overall?
Average download speeds in Westwood of 5.14 Mbps are slower than the Lassen County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.

Westwood Internet Access Facts

Fiber optic internet is available to 8.2% of Westwood residents
The average internet download speed in Lassen County is 7.55 Mbps based upon 53160 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Westwood is 0.72 Mbps. This is 90.2% slower than the average in California and 93.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Westwood is 31.9% slower than the Lassen County average and 84.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Westwood is 0.72 Mbps. This is 51.7% slower than the Lassen County average and 93.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 57.6% of Lassen 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 Westwood 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 Frontier as the top provider for Westwood, California.

Who has the fastest internet service in Westwood?

Frontier with a download speed of 115 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Westwood.

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

The following zip codes were used: 96137

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 Westwood 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 Westwood compare to other cities in California?

Click through to see how the Westwood broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bay Point, Capitola, Lennox, Porterville, Red Corral, Seaside, Westmorland

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Westwood - Frontier.

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 Westwood, California?

DigitalPath provides broadband internet service to 99.7% of Westwood.

Westwood 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.