Ponderosa Communications is an independent, local internet provider founded in 2003 and headquartered in Aptos, California. They provide DSL, Fixed Wireless, Cable, and Business Services to the greater Northern California area. They boast a 24/7 network operation center combined with their own experienced technical staff, making them a reliable ISP for the area.

High Speed DSL: They offer DSL internet access with speeds up to 40 Mbps for residential customers.

Fixed Wireless: They offer wireless internet access with speeds up to 25 Mbps, in selected areas. This service is mostly available in rural areas, as a way to bridge the gap for those unable to get cable and DSL service.

Cable: They offer standard and premium cable services with speeds up to 200 Mbps. This service is provided by partner internet providers such as Xfinity.

Business Services: The offer dedicated internet access with speeds up to 500 Mbps, and advanced solutions such as VPN, fiber, VoIP, Wi-Fi, and static IP services.

Coverage Area: Their coverage area includes Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties in California.

Reliability: Ponderosa Communications brags a 99.9% uptime for their services.

Speeds: They offer speed tiers ranging from 1 Mbps to 500 Mbps depending on the type of service.

Customer Service: Ponderosa Communications offer 24/7 phone and email support, as well as a customer service portal on their website.

Plans: Depending on the area and service requested, Ponderosa Communications offer different plans, ranging from basic internet access to full VoIP services, along with different price points.