Who is our top ranked provider in Smith Valley NV? [Updated]

Smith Valley, NV High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Smith Valley, Nevada and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Smith Valley:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Preferred Networks	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
2	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	62.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	Hot Spot Broadband	wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	16.4%

Smith Valley NV Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Smith Valley have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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 Smith Valley of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Lyon County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Nevada.

Smith Valley Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 75.7% of Lyon County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 15.4% of Lyon County residents
The average internet download speed in Lyon County is 11.93 Mbps based upon 106488 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Smith Valley is 54% faster than the average in Nevada and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Smith Valley is 7.19 Mbps. This is 158.6% faster than the Lyon County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Smith 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 Smith 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 Preferred Networks as the top provider for Smith Valley, Nevada.

Who has the fastest internet service in Smith Valley?

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

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Smith Valley, Nevada?

The following zip codes were used: 89430 and 89444

What internet download speed do I need?

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

How do the internet speeds in Smith Valley compare to other cities in Nevada?

Click through to see how the Smith Valley broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Fernley, Mesquite, Mogul, Nellis Afb, Sandy Valley, Sun Valley, Whitney

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 Smith Valley, Nevada 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 Smith Valley, Nevada?

Preferred Networks provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Smith 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.

Smith 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.