In Monterey County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 87.06% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 62 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 DSL internet providers in Monterey County, CA.
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Monterey County, CA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Monterey 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 Monterey County are not shown.
Monterey County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Monterey County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 87.06% of Monterey County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Monterey County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Monterey County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Monterey County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Monterey County home can get up to 62 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 26.05% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Monterey County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Monterey County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Monterey County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Monterey County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.96% of Monterey County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.34% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.66%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.98% of Monterey County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Monterey County, along with details on where in Monterey County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Monterey County, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 86.97%, or 381,824 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, southeast, northwest, central, east, south, and southwest Monterey County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Monterey County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Monterey County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 44.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 29.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Monterey County DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Monterey County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 53.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Monterey County, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 86.97%, or 381,824 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, southeast, northwest, central, east, south, and southwest Monterey County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Monterey County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Monterey County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 44.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 29.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Monterey County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Monterey County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Monterey County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Monterey County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Monterey County compare to the rest of California?
DSL internet speeds in Monterey County are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 62 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in California is 0.00% versus 87.06% in Monterey County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Monterey County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL 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
- Fresno County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- San Juan County, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Colfax County, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cimarron County, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Texas County, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Harper County, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Woods County, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Alfalfa County, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kay County, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Adams County, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sedgwick County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chester County, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lane County, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Larimer County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds