In Lakehead there are 7 residential internet providers covering 88.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 219 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Lakehead
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Lakehead.
No internet provider of this type serves Lakehead.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Lakehead are not shown.
Lakehead Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 88.00% of Lakehead. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you’re looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Now you can call companies in Lakehead with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lakehead?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lakehead.
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The average Lakehead home can get up to 219 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 55.53% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lakehead.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Lakehead, and slower in the east areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Lakehead?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lakehead you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Lakehead homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 88.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 12.00% of Lakehead homes.
Internet Market Health in Lakehead
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The map shows how competitive the Lakehead 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 Lakehead based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.4 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Lakehead 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, Lakehead 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Lakehead internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Lakehead badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lakehead, along with details on where in Lakehead and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Lakehead, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 46.88%, or 504 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, and southwest Lakehead area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lakehead.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lakehead. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lakehead. The fastest plan anyone in Lakehead can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lakehead customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Lakehead download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lakehead DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lakehead is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Lakehead, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 46.88%, or 504 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, and southwest Lakehead area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lakehead.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lakehead. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lakehead. The fastest plan anyone in Lakehead can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lakehead customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Lakehead download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Lakehead DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lakehead is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lakehead, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 83.91%, or 902 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lakehead area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lakehead.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lakehead. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lakehead. The fastest plan anyone in Lakehead can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lakehead customers is up to 55 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lakehead download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Lakehead fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 Lakehead is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 9.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Com-Pair Services Fixed Wireless in Lakehead, CA
Com-Pair Services fixed wireless coverage
About 72.74%, or 782 people, have Com-Pair Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southeast, south, east, and southwest Lakehead area. Com-Pair Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lakehead.
Com-Pair Services fixed wireless download speeds
Com-Pair Services is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lakehead. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Com-Pair Services fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lakehead. The fastest plan anyone in Lakehead can order from Com-Pair Services goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lakehead customers is up to 98 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Com-Pair Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lakehead download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Com-Pair Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Com-Pair Services is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lakehead fixed wireless providers. Com-Pair Services offers 2 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 Lakehead is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Com-Pair Services customers can get speeds up to 24 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lakehead, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 67.53%, or 726 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southeast, southwest, south, east, northwest, and west Lakehead area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lakehead.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lakehead. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lakehead. The fastest plan anyone in Lakehead can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lakehead customers is up to 251 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lakehead download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Lakehead fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 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 Lakehead is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lakehead, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 36.19%, or 389 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, south, northwest, and east Lakehead area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lakehead.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lakehead. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lakehead. The fastest plan anyone in Lakehead can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lakehead customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lakehead download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lakehead fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 Lakehead is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lakehead, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 36.19%, or 389 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, south, northwest, and east Lakehead area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lakehead.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lakehead. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lakehead. The fastest plan anyone in Lakehead can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lakehead customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lakehead download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lakehead fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 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 Lakehead is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Lakehead Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lakehead or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lakehead compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Lakehead are much slower versus the average speeds in California: 3,835 Mbps in California versus 219 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 98.77% versus 88.00% in Lakehead.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lakehead 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 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
- Whiskeytown, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Obrien, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Summit City, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shasta Lake, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Castella, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ingot, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- French Gulch, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keswick, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bella Vista, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trinity Center, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Gays Mills, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tamiment, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sugar Rapids, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stinnett, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spearville, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Heart Butte, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwood, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenvale, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Green Hill, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds