In Merced County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 85.22% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,584 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Merced County, CA.
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Merced County, CA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Merced County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Merced County are not shown.
Merced County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Merced County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 85.22% of Merced County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Merced County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Merced County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Merced County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Merced County home can get up to 1,584 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 43.70% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.20% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Merced County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Merced County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Merced County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Merced County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.35% of Merced County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 60.01% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.43%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Merced County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Merced County, along with details on where in Merced County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Merced County, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 74.02%, or 208,150 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southwest, north, central, south, northeast, northwest, and west Merced County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Merced County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Merced County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Merced County. The fastest plan anyone in Merced County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Merced County customers is up to 1,672 Mbps.
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- 59.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Merced County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Merced County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Merced County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 162 Mbps.
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- 59.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Merced County, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 11.22%, or 31,541 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Merced County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Merced County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Merced County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Merced County. The fastest plan anyone in Merced County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Merced County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Merced County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Merced County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Merced County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Merced County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Merced County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Merced County compare to the rest of California?
Cable internet speeds in Merced County are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 1,584 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in California is 0.00% versus 85.22% in Merced County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Merced County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Santa Clara County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Inyo County, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, UT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Montezuma County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- La Plata County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Archuleta County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Las Animas County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Comanche County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Harper County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sumner County, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Oneida County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Luzerne County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- McLennan County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Muscogee County, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Hanover County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New London County, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Norfolk City, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Northampton County, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nueces County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds