12 Best Internet Providers in Stanislaus County, CA
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Stanislaus County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,129 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Stanislaus County Customer Ratings | 7 |
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.
Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County.
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Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stanislaus County, CA?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 91.33% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Stanislaus County, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Stanislaus County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Stanislaus County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Stanislaus County Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (2) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Ayera Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Matrix Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ez Wave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 600 reviews from California internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Stanislaus County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.29 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in California, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 56.4% coverage in Stanislaus County.
At a national level, based on 6022 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Ayera Technologies is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus 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, Frontier 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 Stanislaus County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| ez Wave | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Ayera Technologies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| unWired Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Matrix Broadband | 600 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Cal.net | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stanislaus County
| ISP / Tech Type | Stanislaus County Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Ayera Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Matrix Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ez Wave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Stanislaus County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Stanislaus County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,980 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 Stanislaus County?
California customers rate Verizon 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.
Verizon received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Stanislaus County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Stanislaus County, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Stanislaus County
| ISP / Tech Type | Stanislaus County Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (193) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Ayera Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Matrix Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ez Wave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County below, including the metrics used and how Stanislaus County compares to the rest of California and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Stanislaus County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 27.30% | 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. | 2,129 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 Stanislaus County. | 9.7 | 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. | 3.2 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 95% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 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. | 71% | 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. | 71% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Stanislaus County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Stanislaus County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Stanislaus County is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Stanislaus County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Stanislaus 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.
91% of Stanislaus County households have an internet connection despite having 99.90% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A large amount of Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County?
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
How Much Speed does a Stanislaus County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Stanislaus County is 3.2, which is larger than the California average of 3.0 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Stanislaus County's average household income is $85,749 which is about average for the California average of $108,618 and 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.
Stanislaus County also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 7% 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 Stanislaus County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Stanislaus County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stanislaus County?
EarthLink Fiber in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
25.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,321 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 25.2% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,321 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 Stanislaus County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
25.2%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,321 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 25.2% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,321 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 Stanislaus County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier Fiber in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
3,938 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 3,938 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Stanislaus County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Stanislaus County?
XFINITY Cable in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
56.4%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,596 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 56.4% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,596 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 2,000, with an average of 142 Mbps throughout the county.
Spectrum Cable in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
38.0%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 38.0% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Stanislaus County?
EarthLink DSL in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
81.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 81.9% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 71 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Stanislaus County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
81.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 81.9% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 71 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Stanislaus County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.4% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Stanislaus County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Stanislaus County?
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 12 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Stanislaus 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 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
803 Mbps
Ayera Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 803 Mbps, with speeds from 120 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 40 and as high as 500, with an average of 397 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.3% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
ez Wave Fixed Wireless in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
67.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
530 Mbps
ez Wave offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.7% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, ez Wave Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 530 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 200, with an average of 106 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
62.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.6% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
62.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.6% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Matrix Broadband Fixed Wireless in Stanislaus County, CA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
186 Mbps
Matrix Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Stanislaus County homes. Across the county, Matrix Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 186 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 600 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 120, with an average of 37 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Stanislaus County is Verizon.
- Viasat, unWired Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County's B ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100