Internet providers in Merced, CA
Merced is a city in California with about 89,766 residents and roughly 34,579 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Merced, CA
Share of residential locations in Merced where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UnWired Broadband Holding | Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Xfinity | Cable | 99% | |
| 3 | Cal.net | Fixed wireless | 99% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 88% | Check availability |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 83% | |
| 6 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 76% | Check availability |
| 7 | Ayera Technologies | Fixed wireless | 27% | |
| 8 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 5% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Merced
UnWired Broadband Holding reports service to the most residential locations in Merced, about 100%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (UnWired Broadband Holding, Xfinity, Cal.net, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. UnWired Broadband Holding, Cal.net, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Ayera Technologies offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Merced?
Fiber reaches about 26% of locations in Merced, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 61% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 37% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99%+ of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Merced that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Merced at a glance
About 94% of households in Merced have a broadband subscription, 1 points above the California average of 92%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Merced?
Yes, in part. About 26% of residential locations in Merced can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 61% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Merced?
UnWired Broadband Holding reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Merced, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Merced?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Merced, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Merced?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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