In Monterey County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 91.70% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 982 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.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Monterey County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Monterey County are not shown.
Monterey County 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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Monterey County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.70% of Monterey County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Monterey County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Monterey County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Monterey County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Monterey County home can get up to 982 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 70.11% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 400 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Monterey County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Monterey County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Monterey County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Monterey County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.13% of Monterey County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 75.56% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.47%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.07% of Monterey County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Monterey County, along with details on where in Monterey County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Monterey County, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 69.34%, or 287,808 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, northwest, central, and east Monterey County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Monterey County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 600 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Monterey County customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 600.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Monterey County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monterey County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 15 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Monterey County, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 22.47%, or 93,260 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, north, east, northwest, central, and west Monterey County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Monterey County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Monterey County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Monterey County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monterey County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Suddenlink Cable in Monterey County, CA
Suddenlink cable coverage
About 2.88%, or 11,969 people, have Suddenlink cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Monterey County area. Suddenlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Monterey County.
Suddenlink cable download speeds
Suddenlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Suddenlink cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from Suddenlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 400 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Monterey County customers is up to 707 Mbps.
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- 51.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 48.7% up to 400.0 Mbps
Suddenlink cable upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Suddenlink cable. Compared to other ISPs, Suddenlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Monterey County cable providers. Suddenlink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monterey County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 40 Mbps. On average, Suddenlink customers can get speeds up to 45 Mbps.
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- 51.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 48.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
Monterey County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Monterey County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Monterey County compare to the rest of California?
Cable internet speeds in Monterey County are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 955 Mbps in California versus 982 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in California is 95.44% versus 91.70% in Monterey County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Monterey County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- San Benito County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Cruz County, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Clara County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Merced County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stanislaus County, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Mateo County, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fresno County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Madera County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alameda County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Dakota County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cameron County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Genesee County, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ada County, ID: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Solano County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Barbara County, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mobile County, AL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Berks County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lucas County, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: more cable coverage, faster speeds