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Internet Providers in Merced, California

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    • AT&T
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • Cal.net
    • unWired
    • Ayera Technologies, Inc.
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
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Home Internet in Merced, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 85.5%
    Merced speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 95.3%
    Merced speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 38.7%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Cal.net
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.4%
  • 7. unWired
    Speeds Up To
    30 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Ayera Technologies, Inc.
    Speeds Up To
    120 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 21.8%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 29.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 38.7%

Best Internet Providers in Merced, CA

In Merced, California, Xfinity dominates as a leading web provider, offering a high-quality cable internet connection to 95% of the city. Xfinity delivers unrivaled internet speeds of up to 2 Gbps, all yours starting from a mere $35 per month.

Not far behind in coverage, AT&T Internet offers an efficient mix of IPBB, fiber, and fixed wireless services. Their 47% coverage supports download speeds of up to 5 Gbps and is available for $55 a month. Also noteworthy is T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, serving 39% of Merced with download speeds from 33 to 245 Mbps - all at an affordable $50 per month.

Merced residents enjoy a wealth of connectivity options with the availability of cable, DSL, fiber, and fixed wireless services. No matter where you are in the city, you can rest assured that your connected life won't be interrupted.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
38.72%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Cal.net
  • Ayera Technologies
  • Inc.
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Xfinity
95.27%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Merced, CA

Provider Connection Types in Merced, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Merced, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
46.61%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.02000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
22.52%

List of Internet Providers in Merced, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Cal.net Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
unWired Fixed Wireless 30 Mbps
Ayera Technologies, Inc. Fixed Wireless 120 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Merced, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
UnWired Broadband $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 30 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Ayera Technologies, Inc. $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 120 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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