Best Internet Providers in Montara, CA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Montara, CA
Montara has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Montara.
Ranks compare Montara with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Montara, CA at a Glance
Montara Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Montara ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Montara, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Montara 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 Montara, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 33.05% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Montara?
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 Montara
How Montara Compares to Places Its Size
Montara's report card score is in the bottom 9% and its connectivity index is in the top 8%.
| Measure | Montara | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | San Mateo County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 8% | 84.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,200 Mbps | bottom 44% | 5,175 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.1 | bottom 22% | 9.7 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 31% | top 3% | 25% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 98% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 96% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | top 21% | 85% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 93% | top 4% | 89% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $220,947 | top 1% | $166,917 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 15% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Montara, against 84.9% across San Mateo County and 62.4% across California. Households in Montara are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 31% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $220,947 (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 Montara
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Montara?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Montara, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Montara?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Montara, CA
Availability:
36.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.2% of Montara homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Montara, CA
Availability:
36.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.2% of Montara homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Montara, CA
Availability:
33.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.1% of Montara homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Montara, CA
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Unwired offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Montara homes. Across the city, Unwired Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in Montara, CA
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cruzio Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Montara homes. Across the city, Cruzio Internet 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 Montara?
XFINITY Cable in Montara, CA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.0% of Montara homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Montara?
EarthLink DSL in Montara, CA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 99.0% of Montara homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Montara, CA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 99.0% of Montara homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Montara by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Montara has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Montara
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Montara
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94037 | 2,749 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 81/100 |
How Montara Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Montara that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Millbrae Meadows has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Moss Beach the fewest (0.0%); Montara has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montara (this page) | 2,853 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 80/100 |
| San Bruno | 43,639 | 96.4% | 4,755 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 82/100 |
| Pacifica | 37,165 | 85.5% | 4,448 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Millbrae | 24,053 | 89.0% | 4,281 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 84/100 |
| Hillsborough | 13,810 | 72.7% | 3,606 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 96/100 |
| Half Moon Bay | 13,007 | 48.3% | 3,126 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 85/100 |
| El Granada | 4,076 | 43.5% | 2,977 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 77/100 |
| Moss Beach | 3,103 | 0.0% | 1,282 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 65/100 |
| Miramar | 1,926 | 82.1% | 4,422 Mbps | 9.6 | A- | 91/100 |
| Pedro Valley | 1,384 | 97.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 94/100 |
| Millbrae Meadows | 1,169 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 9 | A | 90/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Montara?
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 Montara
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Unwired | 300 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Cruzio Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Montara Internet Providers
Based on 360 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Montara 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 99.0% coverage in Montara.
At a national level, based on 3788 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 Montara Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Montara, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Montara Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Montara
Based on data reported by Montara ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Montara. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 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 | Montara Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Montara?
Of the providers in Montara, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Montara 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 Montara, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Montara
| ISP / Tech Type | Montara Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Unwired | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | 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 Montara?
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 Montara 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 Montara is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Montara, available to 99.0% 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.