In Merced there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 32.72% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,308 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Merced
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 are not shown.
Merced Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Merced is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 32.72% of Merced. Areas in green have fiber 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 Merced above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Merced?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Merced.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Merced home can get up to 4,308 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 26.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.46% 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.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Merced, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Merced?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Merced you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 27.27% of Merced homes.
- Cable is fastest for 70.82% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.79%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Merced homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Merced, along with details on where in Merced and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Merced, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 31.88%, or 32,615 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Merced area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Merced.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Merced. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Merced. The fastest plan anyone in Merced can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Merced customers is up to 4,316 Mbps.
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- 82.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Merced download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Merced fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Merced is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,316 Mbps.
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- 82.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Merced, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 31.88%, or 32,615 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Merced area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Merced.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Merced. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Merced. The fastest plan anyone in Merced can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Merced customers is up to 4,316 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Merced download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Merced fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Merced is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,316 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Merced Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Merced or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Merced compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in Merced are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 4,308 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in California is 0.00% versus 32.72% in Merced.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Merced are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Atwater, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Winton, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Le Grand, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hilmar, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Catheys Valley, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gustine, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Newman, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Crows Landing, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mormon Bar, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lexington, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Littleton, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lubbock, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Livermore, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson City, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jonesboro, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jacksonville, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kalamazoo, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jonesboro, AR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Indianapolis, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds