Best Internet Providers in Monterey, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Monterey, CA
Monterey 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Monterey.
Ranks compare Monterey with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Monterey, CA at a Glance
Monterey 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
Razzolink
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 Monterey ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Monterey, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Monterey 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 Monterey, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 72.52% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Monterey?
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 Monterey
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- RAZZOLINK - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Cruzio Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Monterey Compares to Places Its Size
Monterey's report card score is in the top 46% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.
| Measure | Monterey | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Monterey County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 68.3% | bottom 33% | 41.0% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,002 Mbps | top 38% | 2,668 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | top 27% | 8.3 | 8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 8% | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | top 18% | 10% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 32% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 24% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | top 22% | 70% | 79% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 29% | 75% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $118,462 | top 27% | $102,870 | $111,728 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 25% | 19% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 68.3% of homes in Monterey, against 41.0% across Monterey County and 62.4% across California. Households in Monterey are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $118,462 (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 Monterey
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Monterey?
EarthLink Fiber in Monterey, CA
Availability:
68.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 68.1% of Monterey homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Monterey, CA
Availability:
68.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 68.1% of Monterey homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Monterey?
RAZZOLINK Fixed Wireless in Monterey, CA
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
RAZZOLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Monterey homes. Across the city, 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 Monterey, CA
Availability:
72.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.5% of Monterey 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 Monterey, CA
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
211 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.4% of Monterey homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 211 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Monterey, CA
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.3% of Monterey homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Monterey, CA
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.3% of Monterey homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Monterey, CA
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.6% of Monterey homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in Monterey, CA
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
839 Mbps
Cruzio Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.1% of Monterey homes. Across the city, Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 839 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Monterey?
XFINITY Cable in Monterey, CA
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,550 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 95.6% of Monterey homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,550 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 129 Mbps throughout the city.
Spectrum Cable in Monterey, CA
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 3.9% of Monterey homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Monterey, CA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 2.1% of Monterey homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Monterey?
EarthLink DSL in Monterey, CA
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 88.9% of Monterey homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 75 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Monterey from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Monterey, CA
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 88.9% of Monterey homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 75 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Monterey from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Monterey by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Monterey has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Monterey
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Monterey
How Monterey Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Monterey that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Del Monte Forest has the most homes with fiber (98.7%) and Carmel-By-The-Sea the fewest (19.8%); Monterey has 68.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey (this page) | 26,957 | 68.3% | 4,002 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Seaside | 32,717 | 68.9% | 4,054 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 73/100 |
| Marina | 27,351 | 24.9% | 2,191 Mbps | 8.3 | B- | 77/100 |
| Pacific Grove | 15,202 | 82.7% | 4,423 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Carmel | 11,573 | 40.9% | 2,426 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 70/100 |
| Del Monte Forest | 8,013 | 98.7% | 4,561 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 79/100 |
| Carmel-By-The-Sea | 3,503 | 19.8% | 2,250 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 73/100 |
| Del Rey Oaks | 1,839 | 87.4% | 4,523 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 76/100 |
| Robles Del Rio | 599 | 100.0% | 4,406 Mbps | 9.5 | A | 82/100 |
| Carmel Highlands | 553 | 44.7% | 2,746 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 64/100 |
| Sand City | 325 | 0.0% | 1,810 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Monterey?
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 Monterey
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Cruzio Internet | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| RAZZOLINK | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GeoLinks | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Monterey Internet Providers
Based on 618 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Monterey 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 70.4% coverage in Monterey.
At a national level, based on 6831 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 Monterey Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Monterey, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Monterey 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Razzolink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Monterey
Based on data reported by Monterey ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Monterey. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,577 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 | Monterey 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | 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 | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Razzolink | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Monterey?
Of the providers in Monterey, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Monterey 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 Monterey, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Monterey
| ISP / Tech Type | Monterey 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Razzolink | (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 Monterey?
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 Monterey 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 Monterey is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, RAZZOLINK, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Monterey, available to 96.4% 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.