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Internet providers in Modesto, CA (Oct 2026)

Providers serving this town
8
Fiber available
25%
Gigabit available
76%
Updated Oct 2026From FCC filings, not provider marketing
Short answer

AT&T Fiber reaches 84% of Modesto homes and is the best pick where you can get it (from $50/mo). Xfinity reaches 100% of homes (from $45/mo). On a tight budget or no credit check: NOW Internet, $30/mo all-in.

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UNUnWired BroadbandLocal provider
Type
Cable
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100% of homes
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2
XfinityRead review
Type
Cable
Top speed
Up to 2 Gbps
From
$45/mo
Reaches
100% of homes
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3
CACal.netLocal provider
Type
Cable
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99% of homes
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4
AT&TRead review
Type
Fiber
Top speed
Up to 5 Gbps
From
$50/mo
Reaches
84% of homes
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5
T-MobileRead review
Type
5G Home
Top speed
72–318 Mbps
From
$50/mo
Reaches
80% of homes
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6
VEVerizonBusiness fiber
Type
Fiber
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56% of homes
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Ordered by FCC coverage. Prices are starting rates from our reviews, checked Oct 2026; yours depend on your address.

What reaches Modesto

Coverage at 100 Mbps down and 20 up, the speed a household of four can stream on at once, plus gigabit where it exists.

Technology
100 Mbps
Gigabit
Fiber
25%
25%
Cable
100%
45%
Fixed wireless
70%
17%
Copper / DSL
11%
<1%
Satellite
100%
<1%

Providers report where they could install service within ten business days, not where anyone is connected. Figures cover 87,198 housing units and come from the FCC Broadband Data Collection as of 31 December 2025. Check your own address before you buy.

What to know about internet in Modesto

The provider list above is ordered by how much of Modesto each provider files coverage for with the FCC, not by any commercial arrangement. The coverage table above breaks the same filings down by technology, so you can see what share of the town fiber and cable actually reach.

Starting prices above come from our reviews and are checked every month; the price at your address can differ with local promotions. Toward the edges of Modesto, where cable and fiber thin out, satellite is usually the fallback.

Availability changes block to block, so the plan that looks best on paper isn't always the one that reaches your door — check your exact address to see what's really available.

Local and regional options
Smaller providers that big comparison sites often miss: UnWired Broadband (cable, 100% of homes), Cal.net (cable, 99% of homes). Check their sites for plans at your address.
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Internet in Modesto: FAQ

Who is the best internet provider in Modesto?

AT&T Fiber, where it reaches your address: fiber to 84% of homes, from $50/mo. Xfinity covers 100% of homes if it doesn't.

Who has the fastest internet in Modesto?

Xfinity, AT&T Fiber offer multi-gig plans in parts of the city. Gigabit is available to 76% of homes.

What is the cheapest internet in Modesto?

NOW Internet at $30/mo with taxes, fees and the gateway included, on Xfinity's network. Check the table above for other starting prices.

How many internet providers are in Modesto?

8 providers file residential coverage for Modesto with the FCC. The number at your address is usually smaller, because a provider can serve part of a city without serving your street.

Is fiber internet available in Modesto?

Yes, to 25% of homes at 100 Mbps or more, mainly from AT&T Fiber. Where fiber hasn't reached, cable is normally the fastest wired option.

How do I find internet providers at my address?

Enter your street address above. Coverage changes block to block, and we check it against providers' FCC filings.

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