Best Internet Providers in Merced Falls, CA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Merced Falls, CA
Merced Falls has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Merced Falls.
Ranks compare Merced Falls with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Merced Falls, CA at a Glance
Merced Falls Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
unWired Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Conifer Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Cal.net
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Merced Falls ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Merced Falls, CA?
unWired Broadband is the best internet provider in Merced Falls based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, unWired Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Merced Falls, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. unWired Broadband is an option for 64.58% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Merced Falls?
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.
How Merced Falls Compares to Places Its Size
Merced Falls's report card score is in the bottom 5% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Merced Falls | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Mariposa County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 29.7% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 96 Mbps | bottom 6% | 356 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.8 | bottom 11% | 3.2 | 8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 13% | 17% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 93% | 97% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 88% | 94% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 31% | bottom 10% | 59% | 79% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | bottom 31% | 74% | 84% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $85,362 | top 25% | $77,773 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 10% | 10% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Merced Falls, against 29.7% across Mariposa County and 62.4% across California. Households in Merced Falls are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,362 (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 Merced Falls
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Merced Falls?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Merced Falls, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Merced Falls?
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Merced Falls, CA
Availability:
64.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.6% of Merced Falls homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Conifer Communications Fixed Wireless in Merced Falls, CA
Availability:
52.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Conifer Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.1% of Merced Falls homes. Across the city, Conifer Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Merced Falls, CA
Availability:
40.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.0% of Merced Falls homes. Across the city, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Merced Falls?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Merced Falls, CA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Merced Falls?
Frontier DSL in Merced Falls, CA
Availability:
17.1%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 17.1% of Merced Falls homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
TDS DSL in Merced Falls, CA
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 6.7% of Merced Falls homes. Across the city, TDS DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Merced Falls by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Merced Falls
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Merced Falls
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Merced Falls Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Merced Falls that have their own pages are all within 17 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Falls (this page) | 240 | 0.0% | 96 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 32/100 |
| La Grange | 2,584 | 0.0% | 171 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 32/100 |
| Buhach | 2,547 | 0.0% | 490 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 84/100 |
| Coulterville | 837 | 0.0% | 89 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 20/100 |
| Greeley Hill | 831 | 0.0% | 182 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 13/100 |
| Snelling | 763 | 0.0% | 167 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 38/100 |
| Mount Bullion | 581 | 45.1% | 596 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Big Oak Flat | 558 | 0.0% | 288 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 21/100 |
| Hornitos | 192 | 0.0% | 134 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 64/100 |
| Moccasin | 122 | 0.0% | 137 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 29/100 |
| Lake Don Pedro | 117 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 4 | D- | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Merced Falls?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by unWired Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cal.net and Conifer Communications 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 Merced Falls
| Viasat | 100 |
|---|---|
| Conifer Communications | 100 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| unWired Broadband | 50 |
| TDS | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Merced Falls. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Merced Falls Internet Providers
Based on 55 reviews from California internet customers, unWired Broadband is the best internet service provider for Merced Falls residents. unWired Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Cal.net wins for second-place in California, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 40.0% coverage in Merced Falls.
At a national level, based on 220 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, unWired Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Merced Falls Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Merced Falls, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Merced Falls Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Conifer Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Merced Falls
Based on data reported by Merced Falls ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cal.net and Conifer Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 100 Mbps in Merced Falls. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 unWired Broadband. This indicates unWired Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Merced Falls Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Conifer Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Merced Falls?
Of the providers in Merced Falls, customers rate Cal.net the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Merced Falls 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.
Cal.net is rated 4.33 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. unWired Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Merced Falls, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Merced Falls
| ISP / Tech Type | Merced Falls Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal.net | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Conifer Communications | (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 Merced Falls?
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 Merced Falls is unWired Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cal.net and Conifer Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, unWired Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Merced Falls is Cal.net.
- Viasat, unWired Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Merced Falls, available to 64.6% 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.