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Merced
Cell coverage comparison in Merced, California
Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Merced, California, the current snapshot reflects over 5,500 speed tests and shows medians of 178.3 Mbps download, 11.6 Mbps upload, and 50 ms latency.
Performance by Carrier in Merced
Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Merced, calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. These results reflect typical everyday performance to help you compare carriers and choose the network that delivers the fastest speeds, most responsive connections, and broadest coverage where you live, work, and travel.
DownDownload72.3 Mbps
UpUpload7.9 Mbps
Reliab.Reliability8.1 / 10
Cov.Coverage92.7%
Over 1,000 tests conducted
DownDownload294.2 Mbps
UpUpload16.7 Mbps
Reliab.Reliability10.0 / 10
Cov.Coverage90.5%
Over 1,200 tests conducted
DownDownload207.8 Mbps
UpUpload11.3 Mbps
Reliab.Reliability8.4 / 10
Cov.Coverage92.1%
Over 3,100 tests conducted
Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Merced. Each row reflects download, upload, latency, and reliability for that carrier.
Providers included in this comparison are AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon. Per-carrier test counts are shown in the table to indicate data accuracy.
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Network Performance in Merced
Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Merced with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Merced-wide snapshot to understand overall network trends, then dive deeper to compare individual carriers side-by-side and see how each performs in speed, responsiveness, and availability.
Median Performance
Download
178.3Mbps
Upload
11.6Mbps
Latency
50ms
Reliability
8.6/ 10
Top Performers
Best Download: T-Mobile
294.2 Mbps
Best Upload: T-Mobile
16.7 Mbps
Best Latency: T-Mobile
41 ms
Best Reliability: T-Mobile
10.0 / 10
Best Coverage: AT&T
92.7%
Coverage Snapshot
5G88.0%
4G LTE92.7%
Based on over 5,500 speed tests
Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Merced to provide a baseline view of typical speeds and latency in the area. Use these medians as a quick indicator of overall network quality.
These medians are calculated from over 5,500 tests. Current medians are 178.3 Mbps download, 11.6 Mbps upload, and 50 ms latency.
Cell Phone Plans Available in Merced
Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.
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Mint Mobile Unlimited Annual
$30/mo
12 month term
T-Mobile
- Unlimited Datahigh-speed
- 20 GB Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
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$15/mo first year today
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Red Pocket Premium
$30/mo
Monthly plan
AT&T
- 50 GB Datahigh-speed, then 64Kbps
- 10 GB Hotspot
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
Recommended Plan
Mint Mobile 15GB 3 Months
$35/mo
3 month term
T-Mobile
- 15 GB Datahigh-speed, then 128Kbps
- Hotspot Included
- Unlimited Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
Red Pocket 500MB 12 Months
$5/mo
12 month term
AT&T
- 0.5 GB Datahigh-speed, then Unknown
- Hotspot Included
- 500 Minutes
- 500 Texts
Tello 100 Mins
$5/mo
Monthly plan
T-Mobile
- No Data Included
- No Hotspot Included
- 100 Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
Tello 1GB 100 Mins
$6/mo
Monthly plan
T-Mobile
- 1 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
- Hotspot Included
- 100 Minutes
- Unlimited Texts
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Cell Coverage in Merced: FAQ
What is the best cell phone carrier in Merced?
Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Merced, T-Mobile currently leads in median download speeds. Compare carriers in the performance table above for the latest results.
Why might this page show limited data for Merced?
We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. If we don't have enough tests yet, the page focuses on maps and nearby locations while we keep collecting data.
What is the reliability score?
The reliability score summarizes how dependable mobile performance is in Merced. It uses a 0.0 to 10.0 scale (higher is better) and is calculated from real-world speed test percentiles with weighted components: download (50%), latency (30%), and upload (20%). It evaluates the lower-end experience using the bottom 10%, 5%, and 1% percentiles when enough samples are available. If local speed testing is limited, a coverage-based fallback is used from signal quality distribution (great/good/poor).
How can I check coverage at my specific address in Merced?
Use the interactive map to check signal strength at your exact address. Visit the CoverageMap interactive map to explore 4G/5G availability.
How can I contribute coverage data for Merced?
Download the CoverageMap app and run a few speed tests with location enabled. Your results help improve coverage accuracy and unlock local rankings faster.
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