Best Livingston Internet Service Providers
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 7 choices for service in Livingston, CA that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Livingston by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Spectrum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 99.9% |
2 | Frontier | DSL, Fiber, wireless | 115 Mbps | 115 Mbps | 98.6% |
3 | Ayera Technologies | wireless | 60 Mbps | 60 Mbps | 100.0% |
4 | unWired Broadband | wireless | 30 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 100.0% |
5 | Cal.net | wireless | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 100.0% |
6 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
7 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Livingston CA Internet Access Options
Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.
Broadband Internet Speeds
For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Livingston of 2.22 Mbps are slower than the Merced County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for California.
Livingston Internet Access Facts
The average internet download speed in Merced County is 16.3 Mbps based upon 387648 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Livingston is 2.22 Mbps. This is 69.8% slower than the average in California and 80.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Livingston is 7.3% faster than the Merced County average and 46% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Livingston is 2.22 Mbps. This is 45.3% slower than the Merced County average and 80.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 78.7% of Merced County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 10.8% of Merced County residents
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Livingston residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for Livingston, California.
Who has the fastest internet service in Livingston?
Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Livingston.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Livingston, California?
The following zip codes were used: 95334
What is fiber internet service?
Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Livingston internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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25+ Mbps | 1-2 devices | Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming |
100+ Mbps | 3-5 devices | Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming |
1000+ Mbps | 6+ devices | Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming |
How do the internet speeds in Livingston compare to other cities in California?
Click through to see how the Livingston broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Anderson, Camino Tassajara, Clearlake, Huron, Lennox, Nevada City, Sebastopol
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Livingston - Frontier.
What is DSL internet service?
DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Livingston, California?
Ayera Technologies, unWired Broadband and Cal.net provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Livingston.
Livingston Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.
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Spectrum
- 125+ channels
- Flexible packages
- 85,000 OnDemand titles
- All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
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DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages