In Monterey County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 36.75% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,467 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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Monterey County, CA Availability Maps
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 36.75% of Monterey 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 Monterey County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Monterey County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Monterey County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Monterey County home can get up to 4,467 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 25,000 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, 5.22% 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 Monterey County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Monterey County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fiber 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 fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
EarthLink Fiber in Monterey County, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 35.02%, or 153,768 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, northwest, central, southeast, southwest, and south Monterey County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Monterey County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey 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 Monterey County customers is up to 4,593 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Monterey 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 below average compared to other Monterey 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 Monterey 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 4,593 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Monterey County, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 35.02%, or 153,768 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, northwest, central, southeast, southwest, and south Monterey County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Monterey County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey 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 Monterey County customers is up to 4,593 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Monterey 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 below average compared to other Monterey 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 Monterey 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 4,593 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Monterey County, CA
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.66%, or 7,273 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and southeast Monterey 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 Monterey County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monterey County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monterey County. The fastest plan anyone in Monterey County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Monterey County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Monterey County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Monterey County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Monterey County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 386 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 75.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Monterey County Fiber 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 fiber internet in Monterey County compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in Monterey County are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 4,467 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in California is 0.00% versus 36.75% in Monterey County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 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
- Fresno County, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Juan County, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Colfax County, NM: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cimarron County, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Texas County, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harper County, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Woods County, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Alfalfa County, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kay County, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Adams County, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sedgwick County, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chester County, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Camden County, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lane County, OR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Larimer County, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds