Best Internet Providers in Monte Rio, CA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Monte Rio, CA
Monte Rio has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Monte Rio.
Ranks compare Monte Rio with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Monte Rio, CA at a Glance
Monte Rio Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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DSL
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Verizon
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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 Monte Rio ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Monte Rio, CA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Monte Rio based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Monte Rio, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 71.37% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Monte Rio?
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 Monte Rio
How Monte Rio Compares to Places Its Size
Monte Rio's report card score is in the bottom 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 10%.
| Measure | Monte Rio | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sonoma County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 10.5% | bottom 16% | 38.9% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,195 Mbps | bottom 43% | 3,986 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 20% | 6.9 | 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% | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 34% | top 2% | 17% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 97% | 97% | 96% | Tied with 514 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 99% | top 1% | 95% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 91% | top 2% | 81% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 96% | top 2% | 87% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,570 | top 36% | $113,207 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 4% | bottom 2% | 15% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 10.5% of homes in Monte Rio, against 38.9% across Sonoma County and 62.4% across California. Households in Monte Rio are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 34% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,570 (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 Monte Rio
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Monte Rio?
Race Communications Fiber in Monte Rio, CA
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 10.5% of Monte Rio homes. Across the city, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Monte Rio?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Monte Rio, CA
Availability:
71.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
147 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.4% of Monte Rio homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 147 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Monte Rio, CA
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.7% of Monte Rio homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Monte Rio, CA
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.0% of Monte Rio homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Monte Rio, CA
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.0% of Monte Rio homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Monte Rio?
XFINITY Cable in Monte Rio, CA
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.6% of Monte Rio 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 Monte Rio?
EarthLink DSL in Monte Rio, CA
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 88.4% of Monte Rio homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Monte Rio, CA
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 88.4% of Monte Rio homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Monte Rio by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Monte Rio has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Monte Rio
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Monte Rio
How Monte Rio Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Monte Rio that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Bodega has the most homes with fiber (68.1%) and Guerneville the fewest (0.0%); Monte Rio has 10.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Rio (this page) | 1,453 | 10.5% | 1,195 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 78/100 |
| Forestville | 5,473 | 1.1% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 79/100 |
| Guerneville | 5,029 | 0.0% | 1,183 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 66/100 |
| Occidental | 1,831 | 33.0% | 1,189 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 72/100 |
| Bodega | 1,162 | 68.1% | 1,086 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 86/100 |
| Graton | 888 | 8.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 69/100 |
| Cazadero | 864 | 0.0% | 1,023 Mbps | 2.3 | D- | 54/100 |
| Rio Nido | 557 | 0.0% | 894 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 52/100 |
| Duncans Mills | 233 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Guernewood Park | 107 | 0.0% | 1,095 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 71/100 |
| Carmet | 95 | 0.0% | 994 Mbps | 2 | D- | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Monte Rio?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from XFINITY from Comcast.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Monte Rio
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Race Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Monte Rio Internet Providers
Based on 392 reviews from California internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Monte Rio residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.61 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 88.4% coverage in Monte Rio.
At a national level, based on 4608 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Monte Rio Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Monte Rio, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Monte Rio 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Monte Rio
Based on data reported by Monte Rio 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 Monte Rio. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Monte Rio 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 Monte Rio?
Of the providers in Monte Rio, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Monte Rio 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.
Verizon is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to 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 Monte Rio, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Monte Rio
| ISP / Tech Type | Monte Rio 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 | ||
| Race Communications | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 Monte Rio?
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 Monte Rio is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Monte Rio is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Monte Rio, available to 98.6% 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.