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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
101Netlink  | $55.00 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.96%
2 providers - 90.30%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fortuna is comparable to the rest of California - 93%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Fortuna area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Fortuna residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Fortuna, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Fortuna area, and 90.30% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fortuna's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 15.0 Mbps | 11.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 18.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| 101Netlink | 137.0 Mbps | 77.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Optimum | 157.0 Mbps | 21.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Fortuna.
The largest internet providers in Fortuna are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Fortuna.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Fortuna residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Fortuna’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Fortuna residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Fortuna covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Fortuna to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fortuna, $57.00.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fortuna, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Fortuna. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fortuna's providers, 218 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Fortuna covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fortuna residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fortuna, $57.00.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fortuna, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Fortuna. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fortuna's providers, 218 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Fortuna covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fortuna where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Fortuna, $57.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fortuna, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Fortuna. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fortuna's providers, 218 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Fortuna with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 91% of households in Fortuna. The next fastest internet provider in Fortuna is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Fortuna with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fortuna, $57.00.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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