Internet providers in Monterey, CA
Monterey is a city in California with about 29,772 residents and roughly 16,245 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Monterey, CA
Share of residential locations in Monterey 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 | Razzolink | Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Xfinity | Cable | 99% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 78% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 37% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 31% | Check availability |
| 6 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 9% | |
| 7 | Optimum | Fiber, Cable | <1% | |
| 8 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | <1% |
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 Monterey
Razzolink reports service to the most residential locations in Monterey, about 100%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Razzolink, Xfinity, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. Razzolink and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Monterey?
Fiber reaches about 42% of locations in Monterey, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 58% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 47% 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 Monterey that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Monterey at a glance
About 94% of households in Monterey have a broadband subscription, 2 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 Monterey?
Yes, in part. About 42% of residential locations in Monterey can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 58% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Monterey?
Razzolink reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Monterey, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Monterey?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Monterey, and 3 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 Monterey?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
Check your exact address
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