Best Internet Providers in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Downtown Salinas has 10 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Downtown Salinas.
The Best Internet in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA at a Glance
Downtown Salinas Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Etheric Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Downtown Salinas ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Downtown Salinas 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 Downtown Salinas, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.82% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Downtown Salinas?
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 Downtown Salinas, Salinas
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Cruzio Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- RAZZOLINK - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Etheric Networks - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Downtown Salinas Compares to the Rest of Salinas
Fiber reaches 75.5% of homes in Downtown Salinas, against 44.7% across Salinas and 41.0% across Monterey County. Households in Downtown Salinas are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,321 (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 Downtown Salinas
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Salinas?
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
75.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,765 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 75.5% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,765 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 Downtown Salinas from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
75.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,765 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 75.5% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,765 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 Downtown Salinas from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Etheric Networks Fiber in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, Etheric Networks Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Salinas?
RAZZOLINK Fixed Wireless in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
RAZZOLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
85.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.0% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
298 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.2% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 298 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cruzio Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.5% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
41.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.1% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Salinas?
XFINITY Cable in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,739 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.5% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,739 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 180 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Salinas?
EarthLink DSL in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 98.7% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 89 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Downtown Salinas from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 98.7% of Downtown Salinas homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 89 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Downtown Salinas from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Downtown Salinas Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Downtown Salinas that have their own pages are all within 45 miles. Among them, Cambrian Park (San Jose) has the most homes with fiber (77.1%) and Blossom Valley (San Jose) the fewest (12.3%); Downtown Salinas has 75.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Salinas (this page) | 5,467 | 75.5% | 4,041 Mbps | 11 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Evergreen (San Jose) | 85,399 | 28.3% | 2,832 Mbps | 9.9 | B | 94/100 |
| Cambrian Park (San Jose) | 81,816 | 77.1% | 4,373 Mbps | 10.1 | B+ | 90/100 |
| Blossom Valley (San Jose) | 70,007 | 12.3% | 2,217 Mbps | 10 | B- | 91/100 |
| Santa Teresa (San Jose) | 60,397 | 31.0% | 2,829 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 92/100 |
| Almaden Valley (San Jose) | 46,453 | 32.6% | 2,940 Mbps | 9.7 | B | 93/100 |
| Edenvale-Seven Trees (San Jose) | 37,698 | 47.8% | 3,383 Mbps | 9.9 | B | 77/100 |
| Westside (Santa Cruz) | 19,222 | 35.7% | 3,374 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 77/100 |
| Live Oak (Santa Cruz) | 17,216 | 67.8% | 3,807 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Central Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz) | 8,136 | 68.1% | 3,614 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Garden-Villa Montery (San Jose) | 3,161 | 46.0% | 3,380 Mbps | 11.1 | B | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown Salinas?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Downtown Salinas
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Etheric Networks | 1,000 |
| Cruzio Internet | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| RAZZOLINK | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Downtown Salinas Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Downtown Salinas residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 82.2% coverage in Downtown Salinas.
At a national level, based on 4725 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 Downtown Salinas Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Downtown Salinas, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Salinas 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Razzolink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downtown Salinas
Based on data reported by Downtown Salinas ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Downtown Salinas. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,648 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 | Downtown Salinas 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | 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 | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Razzolink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Downtown Salinas?
Of the providers in Downtown Salinas, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Downtown Salinas 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Downtown Salinas, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Downtown Salinas
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Salinas 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (17) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Razzolink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (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 Downtown Salinas?
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 Downtown Salinas is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Downtown Salinas is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, RAZZOLINK, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Downtown Salinas, available to 99.2% 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.