Best Internet Providers in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Carmel-By-The-Sea has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Carmel-By-The-Sea.
Ranks compare Carmel-By-The-Sea with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA at a Glance
Carmel-By-The-Sea 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
Razzolink
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 Carmel-By-The-Sea ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Carmel-By-The-Sea 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 Carmel-By-The-Sea, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 35.43% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carmel-By-The-Sea?
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 Carmel-By-The-Sea
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- RAZZOLINK - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Carmel-By-The-Sea Compares to Places Its Size
Carmel-By-The-Sea's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the top 15%.
| Measure | Carmel-By-The-Sea | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Monterey County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 19.8% | bottom 21% | 41.0% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,250 Mbps | top 28% | 2,668 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.7 | bottom 16% | 8.3 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | bottom 3% | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 19% | 10% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 9% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 91% | top 2% | 70% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 15% | 75% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $129,000 | top 8% | $102,870 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 3% | bottom 1% | 19% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 19.8% of homes in Carmel-By-The-Sea, against 41.0% across Monterey County and 62.4% across California. Households in Carmel-By-The-Sea are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $129,000 (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 Carmel-By-The-Sea
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carmel-By-The-Sea?
EarthLink Fiber in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,136 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 19.8% of Carmel-By-The-Sea homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,136 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 Carmel-By-The-Sea from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,136 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 19.8% of Carmel-By-The-Sea homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,136 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 Carmel-By-The-Sea from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carmel-By-The-Sea?
RAZZOLINK Fixed Wireless in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
RAZZOLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Carmel-By-The-Sea homes. Across the city, RAZZOLINK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Availability:
35.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.4% of Carmel-By-The-Sea homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.8% of Carmel-By-The-Sea homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.8% of Carmel-By-The-Sea homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Carmel-By-The-Sea homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carmel-By-The-Sea?
XFINITY Cable in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,927 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Carmel-By-The-Sea homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,927 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 230 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carmel-By-The-Sea?
EarthLink DSL in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 22.2% of Carmel-By-The-Sea homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 30 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Carmel-By-The-Sea from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 22.2% of Carmel-By-The-Sea homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 30 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Carmel-By-The-Sea from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Carmel-By-The-Sea by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carmel-By-The-Sea has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carmel-By-The-Sea
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Carmel-By-The-Sea
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93921 | 2,644 | 11.5% | 2,159 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 70/100 |
How Carmel-By-The-Sea Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carmel-By-The-Sea that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Del Monte Forest has the most homes with fiber (98.7%) and Marina the fewest (24.9%); Carmel-By-The-Sea has 19.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel-By-The-Sea (this page) | 3,503 | 19.8% | 2,250 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 73/100 |
| Seaside | 32,717 | 68.9% | 4,054 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 73/100 |
| Marina | 27,351 | 24.9% | 2,191 Mbps | 8.3 | B- | 77/100 |
| Monterey | 26,957 | 68.3% | 4,002 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Pacific Grove | 15,202 | 82.7% | 4,423 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Carmel | 11,573 | 40.9% | 2,426 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 70/100 |
| Del Monte Forest | 8,013 | 98.7% | 4,561 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 79/100 |
| Del Rey Oaks | 1,839 | 87.4% | 4,523 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 76/100 |
| Robles Del Rio | 599 | 100.0% | 4,406 Mbps | 9.5 | A | 82/100 |
| Carmel Highlands | 553 | 44.7% | 2,746 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 64/100 |
| Sand City | 325 | 0.0% | 1,810 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carmel-By-The-Sea?
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 Carmel-By-The-Sea
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| RAZZOLINK | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carmel-By-The-Sea Internet Providers
Based on 387 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Carmel-By-The-Sea residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in California, with 3.34 out of 5 stars and 42.4% coverage in Carmel-By-The-Sea.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 Carmel-By-The-Sea Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carmel-By-The-Sea Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Razzolink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carmel-By-The-Sea
Based on data reported by Carmel-By-The-Sea 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 Carmel-By-The-Sea. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,927 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 | Carmel-By-The-Sea Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Razzolink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carmel-By-The-Sea?
Of the providers in Carmel-By-The-Sea, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carmel-By-The-Sea 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.22 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carmel-By-The-Sea
| ISP / Tech Type | Carmel-By-The-Sea Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Razzolink | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Carmel-By-The-Sea?
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 Carmel-By-The-Sea 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 Carmel-By-The-Sea is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, RAZZOLINK, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carmel-By-The-Sea, available to 100.0% 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.