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Internet Providers in Modesto, California

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Home Internet in Modesto, CA
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Spectrum
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • unWired
    • XNET WiFi
    • Cal.net
    • Velociter
    • Ayera Technologies, Inc.
    • Starlink
    • ezWave
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps.
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 87.4%
    Modesto speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 7%
    Modesto speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 88.6%
    Modesto speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 69.7%
  • 6. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 54.9%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 27.8%
  • 8. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. unWired
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27.4%
  • 10. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 33.5%
  • 11. Cal.net
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.1%
  • 12. Velociter
    Speeds Up To
    55 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52.3%
  • Ayera Technologies, Inc.
    Speeds Up To
    120 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 63.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • ezWave
    Speeds Up To
    55 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52.3%

Home Internet Summary in Modesto, CA

In Modesto, California, AT&T Internet offers a variety of connection types, including IPBB, fiber, and 5G internet. You can get speeds up to 5 Gbps, with plans starting at $55 per month. With 87.40% coverage in Modesto, AT&T provides high-speed internet and reliable service to a large portion of residents.

Xfinity also serves Modesto, providing cable internet with speeds reaching up to 2 Gbps. Their plans start at $30 per month. Xfinity covers 88.60% of the city, making it a solid option for many.

Internet availability in Modesto includes DSL at 57%, cable at 22%, fiber at 95%, and both fixed wireless and satellite at 100%. AT&T and Xfinity are top choices with their speed, coverage, and pricing, offering robust internet options for residents.

Best Internet Providers in Modesto, CA

AT&T Fiber and Xfinity are the best internet providers in Modesto. AT&T Fiber is the best overall internet provider because of its available fiber network and expansive coverage area. AT&T Fiber offers symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps, and customers can purchase any of its internet-only plans starting at $55 per month.

Xfinity is the second-best internet provider in Modesto. For households with lesser bandwidth needs, Xfinity offers cable internet download speeds up to 2 Gbps, with prices starting at $30 per month. Xfinity also offers phone and TV bundles. The only major downside of Xfinity is its lack of symmetrical speeds, which you’ll find with AT&T’s fiber network.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • unWired
  • XNET WiFi
  • 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
  • Spectrum
  • Xfinity
88.58%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Modesto, California

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Modesto, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Modesto, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
57.24%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.26%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
22.15%

Internet Providers in Modesto, 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
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $79.99/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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Velociter Wireless $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 55 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
ezWave $89.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 55 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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