12 Best Internet Providers in Monterey County, CA
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Monterey County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,577 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Monterey County Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Monterey County has 12 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Monterey County.
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Monterey County has 12 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Monterey County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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AT&T
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XFINITY
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Spectrum
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Above are the top 4 providers in Monterey County, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Monterey County, CA?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Monterey County based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Monterey County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 91.88% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Monterey County, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Monterey County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Monterey County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Monterey County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (1) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Ranch Wifi | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| surfnet communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RAZZOLINK | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 555 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Monterey County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.29 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Viasat wins for second-place in California, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 91.9% coverage in Monterey County.
At a national level, based on 6121 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Ranch Wifi is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Monterey County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Monterey County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Etheric Networks | 25,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Cruzio Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| RAZZOLINK | 150 Mbps | ||
| surfnet communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| Ranch Wifi | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Monterey County
| ISP / Tech Type | Monterey County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (1) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ranch Wifi | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| surfnet communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RAZZOLINK | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Monterey County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 25,000 Mbps in Monterey County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,786 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Monterey County?
California customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Viasat is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Monterey County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Monterey County, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Monterey County
| ISP / Tech Type | Monterey County Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (1) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (1) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Ranch Wifi | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| surfnet communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RAZZOLINK | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Etheric Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cruzio Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Monterey County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Monterey County below, including the metrics used and how Monterey County compares to the rest of California and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Monterey County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 36.75% | 56.12% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,577 Mbps | 3,631 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Monterey County. | 7.5 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 9% | 15% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 97% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 93% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 68% | 78% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 69% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Monterey County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Monterey County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Monterey County is high with a score of 70 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Monterey County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Monterey County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
93% of Monterey County households have an internet connection despite having 98.02% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Monterey County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Monterey County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
How Much Speed does a Monterey County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Monterey County is 3.4, which is larger than the California average of 3.0 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Monterey County's average household income is $99,894 which is higher than the California average of $108,618 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Monterey County also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in California who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Monterey County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Monterey County households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Monterey County?
EarthLink Fiber in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
35.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,593 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 35.0% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,593 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 Monterey County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
35.0%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,593 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 35.0% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,593 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Monterey County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Monterey County?
XFINITY Cable in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,685 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 70.7% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,685 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 165 Mbps throughout the county.
Spectrum Cable in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
23.7%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 23.7% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 2.2% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, 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 County?
EarthLink DSL in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 87.0% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 62 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Monterey County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 87.0% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 62 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Monterey County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Monterey County?
RAZZOLINK Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
RAZZOLINK offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, RAZZOLINK Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.5% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
63.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.2% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
47.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
960 Mbps
Cruzio Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.3% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 960 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 538 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.2% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.2% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
32.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Etheric Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.6% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Ranch Wifi Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
Ranch Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, Ranch Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 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 20 Mbps throughout the county.
surfnet communications Fixed Wireless in Monterey County, CA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
surfnet communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Monterey County homes. Across the county, surfnet communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Monterey County?
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 County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Monterey County is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Monterey County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Monterey County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Monterey County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Monterey County's B ISP Report Card and 70 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100