Best Internet Providers in Madera, CA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Madera, CA
Madera has 7 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 Madera.
Ranks compare Madera with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Madera, CA at a Glance
Madera 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
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 Madera ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Madera, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Madera 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 Madera, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.40% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Madera?
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 Madera
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Madera Compares to Places Its Size
Madera's report card score is tied 601st of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 540th of 749.
| Measure | Madera | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Madera County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 31.4% | 685th of 749 | 31.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,463 Mbps | 552nd of 749 | 2,395 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8 | Tied 266th of 749 | 7 | 8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.9 | Tied 7th of 749 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 646th of 749 | 10% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 539th of 749 | 94% | 97% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 516th of 749 | 90% | 94% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 680th of 749 | 69% | 79% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | Tied 669th of 749 | 74% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $74,764 | 534th of 749 | $80,678 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 24% | Tied 36th of 749 | 21% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 31.4% of homes in Madera, against 31.4% across Madera County and 62.4% across California. Households in Madera are larger than the US average (3.9 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,764 (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 Madera
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Madera?
EarthLink Fiber in Madera, CA
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,301 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 30.8% of Madera homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,301 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 Madera from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Madera, CA
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,301 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 30.8% of Madera homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,301 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 Madera from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Madera?
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Madera, CA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
454 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Madera homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 454 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 137 Mbps throughout the city.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Madera, CA
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Madera 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 Madera, CA
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Madera homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Madera, CA
Availability:
85.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
249 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.9% of Madera homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 249 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 Madera, CA
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.2% of Madera homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Madera, CA
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.2% of Madera homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Madera?
XFINITY Cable in Madera, CA
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,787 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 88.6% of Madera homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,787 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 193 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Madera?
EarthLink DSL in Madera, CA
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 85.5% of Madera homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 67 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Madera from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Madera, CA
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 85.5% of Madera homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 67 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Madera from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Madera by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Madera has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Madera
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Madera
How Madera Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Madera that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Chowchilla has the most homes with fiber (44.2%) and Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos the fewest (0.0%); Madera has 31.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madera (this page) | 84,644 | 31.4% | 2,463 Mbps | 8 | B- | 62/100 |
| Chowchilla | 23,009 | 44.2% | 4,720 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 45/100 |
| Madera Acres | 9,193 | 0.0% | 1,819 Mbps | 7 | C | 66/100 |
| Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos | 9,127 | 0.0% | 1,820 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 85/100 |
| Biola | 1,666 | 4.4% | 1,768 Mbps | 5 | C- | 54/100 |
| La Vina | 886 | 5.3% | 795 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Parkwood | 444 | 0.0% | 591 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 49/100 |
| Sharon | 422 | 0.0% | 503 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 39/100 |
| Ripperdan | 417 | 0.0% | 714 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 41/100 |
| Fairmead | 264 | 0.0% | 390 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 33/100 |
| Daulton | 35 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Madera?
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 Madera
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| unWired Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Madera Internet Providers
Based on 391 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Madera residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. unWired Broadband wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 99.8% coverage in Madera.
At a national level, based on 4607 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 Madera Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Madera, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Madera Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Madera
Based on data reported by Madera 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 Madera. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,783 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 | Madera Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | 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 Madera?
Of the providers in Madera, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Madera 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 Madera, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Madera
| ISP / Tech Type | Madera Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (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 Madera?
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 Madera 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 Madera is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, unWired Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Madera, 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.