In Esmeralda County there are 4 residential internet providers covering 95.79% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 31 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.

 

4 Internet Service Providers in Esmeralda County

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

50.96%

Avg. Speed:

13 Mbps

Choice Wireless (Nevada) | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

79.18%

Avg. Speed:

9.0 Mbps

Valley Communications Association | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

48.02%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

MimoWorks Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

13.67%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Esmeralda County are not shown.

 

Esmeralda County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Esmeralda County is internet available?

Esmeralda County, NV map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 95.79% of Esmeralda 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 Choice Wireless. Call one of the companies with service in Esmeralda County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Esmeralda County.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Esmeralda County?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Esmeralda County.

Esmeralda County, NV map of local internet speeds

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The average Esmeralda County home can get up to 31 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 50 Mbps, which 48.02% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.22% of homes can only purchase plans up to 9.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Esmeralda County.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Esmeralda County, and slower in the central areas of the county.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Esmeralda County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Esmeralda County you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Esmeralda County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 37.55%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 58.24%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.21% of Esmeralda County homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Esmeralda County

Esmeralda County, NV map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda County based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.5 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

Esmeralda County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Esmeralda County homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, 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. Esmeralda County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, Esmeralda County badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Esmeralda County, along with details on where in Esmeralda County and at what speeds.

Earthlink DSL in Esmeralda County, NV

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 50.96%, or 399 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, east, and northeast Esmeralda County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Esmeralda County.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Esmeralda County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Esmeralda County. The fastest plan anyone in Esmeralda County can order from Earthlink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 12 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Esmeralda County customers is up to 13 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Earthlink customers in Esmeralda County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 5.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 94.5% up to 12.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In Esmeralda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Esmeralda County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 2 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 Esmeralda County is up to 2.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.

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Earthlink's Esmeralda County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 5.5% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 94.5% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Choice Wireless (Nevada) Fixed Wireless in Esmeralda County, NV

Choice Wireless fixed wireless coverage

About 79.18%, or 620 people, have Choice Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Esmeralda County area. Choice Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Esmeralda County.

 

Choice Wireless (Nevada) fixed wireless download speeds

Choice Wireless is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Esmeralda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Choice Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Esmeralda County. The fastest plan anyone in Esmeralda County can order from Choice Wireless goes up to 9.0 Mbps, and all Esmeralda County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Choice Wireless (Nevada) customers in Esmeralda County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 9.0 Mbps

 

Choice Wireless (Nevada) fixed wireless upload speeds

In Esmeralda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Choice Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Choice Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Esmeralda County fixed wireless providers. Choice Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Esmeralda County is up to 2.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Choice Wireless's Esmeralda County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Valley Communications Association Fixed Wireless in Esmeralda County, NV

Valley Communications Association fixed wireless coverage

About 48.02%, or 376 people, have Valley Communications Association fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, southeast, and east Esmeralda County area. Valley Communications Association is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Esmeralda County.

 

Valley Communications Association fixed wireless download speeds

Valley Communications Association is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Esmeralda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Valley Communications Association fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Esmeralda County. The fastest plan anyone in Esmeralda County can order from Valley Communications Association goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Esmeralda County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Valley Communications Association customers in Esmeralda County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

Valley Communications Association fixed wireless upload speeds

In Esmeralda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Valley Communications Association fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Valley Communications Association is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Esmeralda County fixed wireless providers. Valley Communications Association offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Esmeralda County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Valley Communications Association's Esmeralda County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

MimoWorks Internet Fixed Wireless in Esmeralda County, NV

MimoWorks Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 13.67%, or 107 people, have MimoWorks Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central Esmeralda County area. MimoWorks Internet is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Esmeralda County.

 

MimoWorks Internet fixed wireless download speeds

MimoWorks Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Esmeralda County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, MimoWorks Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Esmeralda County. The fastest plan anyone in Esmeralda County can order from MimoWorks Internet goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Esmeralda County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to MimoWorks Internet customers in Esmeralda County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

MimoWorks Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Esmeralda County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for MimoWorks Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, MimoWorks Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Esmeralda County fixed wireless providers. MimoWorks Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Esmeralda County is up to 2.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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MimoWorks Internet's Esmeralda County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Esmeralda County Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Esmeralda County or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Esmeralda County compare to the rest of Nevada?

Internet speeds in Esmeralda County are slower versus the average speeds in Nevada: 932 Mbps in Nevada versus 31 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Nevada is 99.27% versus 95.79% in Esmeralda County.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Esmeralda County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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91.30%
96.03%
95.73%
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