In 96161 there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 47.30% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 8,360 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in 96161
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 96161 are not shown.
96161 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 96161 is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 47.30% of 96161. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is PST. Call one of the companies with service in 96161 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in 96161?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 96161.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average 96161 home can get up to 8,360 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 10,000 Mbps, which 31.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.52% of homes can only purchase plans up to 5,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 96161.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of 96161, and slower in the southeast areas of the zip.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 96161?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 96161 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 47.30% of 96161 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 50.30% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.75%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 96161 homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 96161, along with details on where in 96161 and at what speeds.
Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications Fiber in 96161, CA
PST fiber coverage
About 31.78%, or 6,183 people, have PST fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east, central, northeast, west, southwest, and south 96161 area. PST is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 96161.
Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications fiber download speeds
PST is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 96161. Versus other fiber providers in the area, PST fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 96161. The fastest plan anyone in 96161 can order from PST goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all 96161 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In 96161 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for PST fiber. Compared to other ISPs, PST is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 96161 fiber providers. PST offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 96161 is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in 96161, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 19.46%, or 3,786 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south, southeast, east, and central 96161 area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 96161.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 96161. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 96161. The fastest plan anyone in 96161 can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all 96161 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In 96161 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 96161 fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 96161 is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in 96161, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 19.46%, or 3,786 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south, southeast, east, and central 96161 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 96161.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 96161. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 96161. The fastest plan anyone in 96161 can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all 96161 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In 96161 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 96161 fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 96161 is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
96161 Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 96161 or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in 96161 compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in 96161 are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 8,360 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in California is 0.00% versus 47.30% in 96161.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 96161 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
- 89402, NV: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 89451, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 89519, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 89704, NV: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 89511, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 89509, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 89502, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 89521, NV: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 89428, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 89403, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Zip Codes with Similar Populations
- 66204, KS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 36507, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 36870, AL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 43725, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 44055, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 02888, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 45205, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 46250, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 47172, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 61101, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds