In Merced County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 27.31% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,021 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 Fiber internet providers in Merced County, CA.
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Merced County, CA Availability Maps
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 27.31% of Merced County. 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 County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Merced County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Merced County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Merced County home can get up to 4,021 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 20.83% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.46% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Merced County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Merced County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
EarthLink Fiber in Merced County, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 21.04%, or 59,152 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southwest, north, northeast, central, and northwest Merced County 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 County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Merced County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Merced County. The fastest plan anyone in Merced County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 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 4,334 Mbps.
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- 83.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Merced County 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 County fiber providers. EarthLink 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 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 4,334 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Merced County, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 21.04%, or 59,152 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southwest, north, northeast, central, and northwest Merced County 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 County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Merced County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Merced County. The fastest plan anyone in Merced County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 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 4,334 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Merced County 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 County fiber providers. AT&T 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 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 4,334 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Merced County, CA
Frontier fiber coverage
About 3.88%, or 10,908 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and north Merced County area. Frontier 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.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Merced County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Merced County. The fastest plan anyone in Merced County can order from Frontier goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Merced County customers is up to 3,091 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 37.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Merced County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Merced County fiber providers. Frontier offers 3 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 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 3,091 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 37.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Merced County, CA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 1.46%, or 4,092 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, and east Merced County area. XFINITY 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.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Merced County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the slowest. 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 1,342 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 56.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Merced County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Merced County fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 938 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Merced County Fiber 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 fiber internet in Merced County compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in Merced County are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 4,021 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in California is 0.00% versus 27.31% in Merced County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Inyo County, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, UT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kane County, UT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montezuma County, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- La Plata County, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Archuleta County, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Conejos County, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Costilla County, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Las Animas County, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Oneida County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Luzerne County, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McLennan County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Muscogee County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Hanover County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New London County, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Norfolk City, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Northampton County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nueces County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds