Compare Madera internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Madera – 118 Mbps
CA – 102 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Madera – 18 Mbps
CA – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Madera.
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.50%
2 providers - 96.99%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Madera is comparable to the rest of California - 93%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Madera area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Madera residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in Madera.
There are five internet providers serving the Madera area, and 96.99% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Madera's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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AT&T | 71 Mbps | 36 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 147 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Madera.
The largest internet providers in Madera are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Madera.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Madera residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Madera’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Madera residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Madera covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Madera to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Madera, $54.79.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Madera, $0.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Madera. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Madera's providers, 424 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Madera covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Madera residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Madera, $54.79.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Madera, $0.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Madera. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Madera's providers, 424 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Madera covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Madera where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Madera, $54.79.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Madera, $0.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Madera. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Madera's providers, 424 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Madera with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Madera. The next fastest internet provider in Madera is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 4.114% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Madera with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Madera, $54.79.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Madera, covering 4.114% of the city.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.