In Alturas there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 27.13% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 40 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.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Alturas, CA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Alturas
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Alturas are not shown.
Alturas Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Alturas is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 27.13% of Alturas. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Alturas above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Alturas?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Alturas.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Alturas home can get up to 40 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 2.38% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 14.75% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alturas.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Alturas, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Alturas?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alturas you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.82% of Alturas homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.30% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 29.67%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.22% of Alturas homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alturas, along with details on where in Alturas and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Alturas, CA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 27.13%, or 1,322 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, east, west, central, and north Alturas area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alturas.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alturas. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Alturas. The fastest plan anyone in Alturas can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Alturas customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 8.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 54.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Alturas download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alturas DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alturas is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
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- 8.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 54.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alturas DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alturas or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Alturas compare to the rest of California?
DSL internet speeds in Alturas are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 40 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in California is 0.00% versus 27.13% in Alturas.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alturas are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
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