In Monterey County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 98.93% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 915 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.
11 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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Monterey County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 98.93% of Monterey County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Monterey County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Monterey County.
How fast are internet speeds in Monterey County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Monterey County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Monterey County home can get up to 915 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 70.30% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Monterey County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Monterey County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Monterey County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Monterey County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Monterey County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Monterey County 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 Monterey County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Monterey County 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, Monterey County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Monterey County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Monterey County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet 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.
AT&T DSL in Monterey County, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 91.05%, or 377,890 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, northwest, southeast, central, and east Monterey County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Monterey County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Monterey County customers is up to 64 Mbps.
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- 46.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Monterey County DSL providers. AT&T offers 10 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 55.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.3 Mbps
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
AT&T Fiber in Monterey County, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 15.73%, or 65,309 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, northwest, and central Monterey County 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 Monterey County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Monterey County customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Monterey County fiber providers. AT&T 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 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
T-Mobile Home Internet in Monterey County, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 46.23%, or 191,892 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, northwest, central, southeast, east, and south Monterey County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Monterey County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Monterey County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Monterey County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monterey County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Arroyo Seco Internet Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
Arroyo Seco Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 16.83%, or 69,870 people, have Arroyo Seco Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, east, and south Monterey County area. Arroyo Seco Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Monterey County.
Arroyo Seco Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Arroyo Seco Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Arroyo Seco Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from Arroyo Seco Internet goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Monterey County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Arroyo Seco Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Arroyo Seco Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Arroyo Seco Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Monterey County fixed wireless providers. Arroyo Seco Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monterey County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 10.92%, or 45,310 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, southeast, northwest, east, south, and west Monterey County 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 Monterey County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Monterey County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Monterey County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monterey County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
RAZZOLINK Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
RAZZOLINK fixed wireless coverage
About 10.66%, or 44,265 people, have RAZZOLINK fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northwest, southeast, west, east, and south Monterey County area. RAZZOLINK is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Monterey County.
RAZZOLINK fixed wireless download speeds
RAZZOLINK is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, RAZZOLINK fixed wireless is below average. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from RAZZOLINK goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Monterey County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 22.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 21.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
RAZZOLINK fixed wireless upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for RAZZOLINK fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, RAZZOLINK is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Monterey County fixed wireless providers. RAZZOLINK offers 11 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 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, RAZZOLINK customers can get speeds up to 8.3 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
Etheric Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 6.26%, or 25,983 people, have Etheric Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, and central Monterey County area. Etheric Networks 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.
Etheric Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Etheric Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Etheric Networks fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from Etheric Networks goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 80 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Monterey County customers is up to 103 Mbps.
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- 33.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 67.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Etheric Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Etheric Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Monterey County fixed wireless providers. Etheric Networks 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 150 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 80 Mbps. On average, Etheric Networks customers can get speeds up to 103 Mbps.
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- 33.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 67.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
Cruzio Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.46%, or 6,057 people, have Cruzio Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Monterey County area. Cruzio Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Monterey County.
Cruzio Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Cruzio Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cruzio Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from Cruzio Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Monterey County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Cruzio Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cruzio Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Cruzio Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Monterey County fixed wireless providers. Cruzio Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monterey County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Monterey County Internet 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 internet in Monterey County compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Monterey County are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 915 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in California is 99.64% versus 98.93% in Monterey County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Cruz County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Clara County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Merced County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stanislaus County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Mateo County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fresno County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madera County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alameda County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Dakota County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cameron County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Genesee County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ada County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Solano County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Barbara County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mobile County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Berks County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lucas County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds