In Mad River there are 6 residential internet providers covering 91.97% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 100 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Mad River
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 Mad River are not shown.
Mad River 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 91.97% of Mad River. 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 101NETLINK. Now you can call companies in Mad River with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Mad River?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Mad River.
Internet Speed Key
The average Mad River home can get up to 100 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 91.97% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Mad River?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mad River 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 Mad River homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 91.97%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 8.03% of Mad River homes.
Internet Market Health in Mad River
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Mad River 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 Mad River based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Mad River 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, Mad River homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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 similar. Mad River internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Mad River badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mad River, along with details on where in Mad River and at what speeds.
101NETLINK Fixed Wireless in Mad River, CA
101NETLINK fixed wireless coverage
About 91.97%, or 355 people, have 101NETLINK fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Mad River area. 101NETLINK is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Mad River.
101NETLINK fixed wireless download speeds
101NETLINK is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mad River. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, 101NETLINK fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mad River. The fastest plan anyone in Mad River can order from 101NETLINK goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Mad River customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
101NETLINK fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mad River download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for 101NETLINK fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, 101NETLINK is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mad River fixed wireless providers. 101NETLINK offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mad River is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Velocity Communications Fixed Wireless in Mad River, CA
Velocity Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 9.84%, or 38 people, have Velocity Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Mad River area. Velocity Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mad River.
Velocity Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Velocity Communications is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mad River. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Velocity Communications fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mad River. The fastest plan anyone in Mad River can order from Velocity Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Mad River customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Velocity Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mad River download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Velocity Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Velocity Communications is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Mad River fixed wireless providers. Velocity Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mad River is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mad River, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 8.81%, or 34 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Mad River area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mad River.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mad River. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mad River. The fastest plan anyone in Mad River can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Mad River customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mad River download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Mad River fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mad River is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mad River, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 8.81%, or 34 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Mad River area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Mad River.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mad River. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mad River. The fastest plan anyone in Mad River can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Mad River customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mad River download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Mad River fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mad River is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mad River Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mad River or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Mad River compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Mad River are much slower versus the average speeds in California: 3,631 Mbps in California versus 100 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 98.73% versus 91.97% in Mad River.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mad River 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
- Dinsmore, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ruth, CA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Bridgeville, CA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Forest Glen, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blocksburg, CA: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Hyampom, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Peanut, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Seward, CA: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Hayfork, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Zenia, CA: less internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cobbtown, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Childs, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chipman, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chokoloskee, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clark City, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clarkedale, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clarkston Heights, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coaltown, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cobblesville, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cherryville, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds