Internet providers in Merced, CA

Internet in Merced

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Merced area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Merced Residential Internet Coverage

More than 20% of Merced residents were born overseas. More than half of Merced residents are of Latino or Hispanic origin. The low-income residents work in both blue- and white-collar professions. Merced residents rely on their high-speed internet service to keep them connected to loved ones in their country of origin. Fully 99% of residents can access high-speed internet compared with 94% of California overall.

Xfinity cable internet and AT&T DSL reach the majority of Merced homes. In addition, AT&T is beginning to roll out fiber optics to the area. They currently reach 6% of residents and this is likely increase over time. New Edge Networks reaches 2% of homes with DSL options and 1% of residents with copper wire. Residents on either side of Rte 99 can access these options.

AT&T is not currently providing commercial internet service in the area. Fiber optics are not yet an option for either residents or businesses.

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Average download speed
226.08 Mbps

Average upload speed
54.97 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
21.47 ms

Average jitter
9.03 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Merced?

Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Merced internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
unWired Broadband	Fixed Wireless	400 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for unWired Broadband
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Cal.net	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for Cal.net
Fire2Wire	DSL & Fixed Wireless	12 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Fire2Wire