Best Internet Providers in Atwater, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Atwater, CA
Atwater has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Atwater.
Ranks compare Atwater with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Atwater, CA at a Glance
Atwater Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Cal.net
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Atwater ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Atwater, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Atwater based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Atwater, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.88% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Atwater?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Atwater
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Ayera Technologies - fixed wireless coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Atwater Compares to Places Its Size
Atwater's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 36%.
| Measure | Atwater | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Merced County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 26.2% | bottom 10% | 31.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,401 Mbps | bottom 39% | 2,429 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.1 | top 10% | 8.3 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.4 | top 5% | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 5% | 7% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 15% | 91% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | bottom 35% | 88% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | bottom 36% | 71% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 17% | 70% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $81,851 | bottom 39% | $71,700 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 11% | 21% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 26.2% of homes in Atwater, against 31.4% across Merced County and 62.4% across California. Households in Atwater are larger than the US average (3.4 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,851 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Atwater
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Atwater?
EarthLink Fiber in Atwater, CA
Availability:
26.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,622 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 26.2% of Atwater homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,622 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Atwater from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Atwater, CA
Availability:
26.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,622 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 26.2% of Atwater homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,622 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Atwater from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Atwater?
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Atwater, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
399 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Atwater homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 399 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 12 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 53 Mbps throughout the city.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Atwater, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Atwater homes. Across the city, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Atwater, CA
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Atwater homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless in Atwater, CA
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
595 Mbps
Ayera Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.6% of Atwater homes. Across the city, Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 595 Mbps, with speeds from 120 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 40 and as high as 500, with an average of 288 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Atwater, CA
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.7% of Atwater homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Atwater, CA
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.3% of Atwater homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Atwater, CA
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.3% of Atwater homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Atwater?
XFINITY Cable in Atwater, CA
Availability:
91.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,665 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 91.8% of Atwater homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,665 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 160 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Atwater?
EarthLink DSL in Atwater, CA
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 85.1% of Atwater homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Atwater from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Atwater, CA
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 85.1% of Atwater homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Atwater from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Atwater, CA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.9% of Atwater homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Atwater by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Atwater has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Atwater
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Atwater
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95301 | 40,755 | 26.5% | 2,412 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 64/100 |
How Atwater Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Atwater that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Livingston has the most homes with fiber (46.6%) and Buhach the fewest (0.0%); Atwater has 26.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater (this page) | 40,952 | 26.2% | 2,401 Mbps | 9.1 | B- | 64/100 |
| Merced | 102,306 | 34.9% | 2,725 Mbps | 9.4 | B | 74/100 |
| Livingston | 16,480 | 46.6% | 2,344 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 53/100 |
| Winton | 13,770 | 5.1% | 1,593 Mbps | 8.7 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Delhi | 13,145 | 0.9% | 986 Mbps | 6.4 | C- | 48/100 |
| Buhach | 2,547 | 0.0% | 490 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 84/100 |
| Ballico | 843 | 0.0% | 864 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Snelling | 763 | 0.0% | 167 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 38/100 |
| Cressey | 705 | 0.0% | 600 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 49/100 |
| McSwain | 487 | 0.0% | 1,737 Mbps | 8.5 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Castle Garden | 54 | 0.0% | 1,319 Mbps | 8.7 | C | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Atwater?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Atwater
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| unWired Broadband | 1,000 |
| Ayera Technologies | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Atwater Internet Providers
Based on 443 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Atwater residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Ayera Technologies wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 89.6% coverage in Atwater.
At a national level, based on 4785 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Atwater Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Atwater, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Atwater Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Ayera Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Atwater
Based on data reported by Atwater ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Atwater. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,665 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Atwater Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Ayera Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Atwater?
Of the providers in Atwater, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Atwater where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across California or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cal.net is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Atwater, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Atwater
| ISP / Tech Type | Atwater Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Ayera Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
Robert
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 10, 2026 Was cut off with .out notice due to upgrade and was not provided connection to upgrade from the same location (tower). Causing further problems in service and added cost.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
ISPReports User
Fidium
November 08, 2026 Vernice
Frontier Fiber
November 01, 2026 Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Atwater?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Atwater is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Atwater is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, unWired Broadband, HughesNet, and Cal.net has the broadest coverage in Atwater, available to 99.8% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.