In El Dorado County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.93% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 773 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
10 Internet Service Providers in El Dorado County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in El Dorado County are not shown.
El Dorado County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in El Dorado County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.93% of El Dorado County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in El Dorado County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in El Dorado County.
How fast are internet speeds in El Dorado County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in El Dorado County.
Internet Speed Key
The average El Dorado County home can get up to 773 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 61.08% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in El Dorado County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of El Dorado County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in El Dorado County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in El Dorado County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.60% of El Dorado County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 74.00% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.10%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 21.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of El Dorado County homes.
Internet Market Health in El Dorado County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the El Dorado County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in El Dorado County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.6 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
El Dorado County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, El Dorado County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. El Dorado County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, El Dorado County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in El Dorado County, along with details on where in El Dorado County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in El Dorado County, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 84.74%, or 153,436 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, central, west, south, northwest, north, and east El Dorado County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of El Dorado County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in El Dorado County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout El Dorado County. The fastest plan anyone in El Dorado County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for El Dorado County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 23.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 22.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In El Dorado County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other El Dorado County DSL providers. AT&T offers 9 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in El Dorado County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 7.2 Mbps.
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- 27.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 20.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 19.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.3 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in El Dorado County, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 60.85%, or 110,173 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, central, west, south, northwest, and north El Dorado County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of El Dorado County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in El Dorado County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout El Dorado County. The fastest plan anyone in El Dorado County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all El Dorado County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In El Dorado County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other El Dorado County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in El Dorado County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in El Dorado County, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 16.31%, or 29,537 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east El Dorado County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of El Dorado County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in El Dorado County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout El Dorado County. The fastest plan anyone in El Dorado County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all El Dorado County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In El Dorado County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other El Dorado County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in El Dorado County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in El Dorado County, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 3.60%, or 6,512 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and west El Dorado County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of El Dorado County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in El Dorado County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout El Dorado County. The fastest plan anyone in El Dorado County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all El Dorado County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In El Dorado County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other El Dorado County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in El Dorado County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in El Dorado County, CA
Cal.net fixed wireless coverage
About 76.47%, or 138,452 people, have Cal.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, central, south, west, northwest, and north El Dorado County area. Cal.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of El Dorado County.
Cal.net fixed wireless download speeds
Cal.net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in El Dorado County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cal.net fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout El Dorado County. The fastest plan anyone in El Dorado County can order from Cal.net goes up to 25 Mbps, and all El Dorado County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Cal.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In El Dorado County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cal.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Cal.net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other El Dorado County fixed wireless providers. Cal.net offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in El Dorado County is up to 4.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in El Dorado County, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 44.25%, or 80,112 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, west, central, south, northwest, north, and east El Dorado County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of El Dorado County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in El Dorado County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout El Dorado County. The fastest plan anyone in El Dorado County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all El Dorado County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In El Dorado County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other El Dorado County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in El Dorado County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Zeta Broadband Fixed Wireless in El Dorado County, CA
Zeta Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 44.20%, or 80,024 people, have Zeta Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, west, central, and northwest El Dorado County area. Zeta Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of El Dorado County.
Zeta Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Zeta Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in El Dorado County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Zeta Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout El Dorado County. The fastest plan anyone in El Dorado County can order from Zeta Broadband goes up to 40 Mbps, and all El Dorado County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Zeta Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In El Dorado County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Zeta Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Zeta Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other El Dorado County fixed wireless providers. Zeta Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in El Dorado County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in El Dorado County, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 17.80%, or 32,235 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire El Dorado County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of El Dorado County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in El Dorado County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout El Dorado County. The fastest plan anyone in El Dorado County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all El Dorado County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In El Dorado County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other El Dorado County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in El Dorado County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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RockyRidge.net Fixed Wireless in El Dorado County, CA
RockyRidge.net fixed wireless coverage
About 4.79%, or 8,680 people, have RockyRidge.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and central El Dorado County area. RockyRidge.net is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of El Dorado County.
RockyRidge.net fixed wireless download speeds
RockyRidge.net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in El Dorado County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, RockyRidge.net fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout El Dorado County. The fastest plan anyone in El Dorado County can order from RockyRidge.net goes up to 30 Mbps, and all El Dorado County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
RockyRidge.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In El Dorado County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for RockyRidge.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, RockyRidge.net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other El Dorado County fixed wireless providers. RockyRidge.net offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in El Dorado County is up to 6.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Highlands Wireless Fixed Wireless in El Dorado County, CA
Highlands Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 2.84%, or 5,141 people, have Highlands Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east El Dorado County area. Highlands Wireless is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of El Dorado County.
Highlands Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Highlands Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in El Dorado County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Highlands Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout El Dorado County. The fastest plan anyone in El Dorado County can order from Highlands Wireless goes up to 25 Mbps, and all El Dorado County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Highlands Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In El Dorado County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Highlands Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Highlands Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other El Dorado County fixed wireless providers. Highlands Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in El Dorado County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
El Dorado County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to El Dorado County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in El Dorado County compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in El Dorado County are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 773 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in California is 99.64% versus 99.93% in El Dorado County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around El Dorado County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Placer County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Amador County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nevada County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calaveras County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alpine County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sacramento County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yuba County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carson City, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Peoria County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Litchfield County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Johnston County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butler County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Outagamie County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hays County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Benton County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Minnehaha County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds