Best Internet Providers in Big River, CA
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Big River, CA
Big River has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Big River.
Ranks compare Big River with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Big River, CA at a Glance
Big River Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Optimum
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Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Big River ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Big River, CA?
Frontier Communications is the best internet provider in Big River based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Frontier Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Big River, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Frontier Communications is an option for 92.26% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Big River?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Big River
How Big River Compares to Places Its Size
Big River's report card score is in the bottom 1% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Big River | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | San Bernardino County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 8% | 74.8% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 465 Mbps | bottom 5% | 5,050 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.1 | bottom 3% | 6.1 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | bottom 3% | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 11% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 45% | 78% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 57% | bottom 8% | 82% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $37,500 | bottom 2% | $93,949 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 5% | bottom 3% | 18% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Big River, against 74.8% across San Bernardino County and 62.4% across California. Households in Big River are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $37,500 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Big River
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Big River?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Big River, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Big River?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Big River, CA
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.6% of Big River homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Big River, CA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Big River homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Big River?
Optimum Cable in Big River, CA
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 89.8% of Big River homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Big River?
Frontier DSL in Big River, CA
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 92.3% of Big River homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Big River by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Big River has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Big River
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Big River
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92242 | 1,228 | 0.0% | 466 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 43/100 |
How Big River Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Big River that have their own pages are all within 36 miles, 8 of them in Arizona. Among them, Lake Havasu City, AZ has the most homes with fiber (98.0%) and Cienega Springs, AZ the fewest (0.0%); Big River has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big River (this page) | 1,085 | 0.0% | 465 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 42/100 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 61,106 | 98.0% | 2,279 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Parker, AZ | 6,429 | 0.0% | 448 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 38/100 |
| Quartzsite, AZ | 2,803 | 85.6% | 2,749 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 22/100 |
| Cienega Springs, AZ | 1,690 | 0.0% | 497 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 35/100 |
| Ehrenberg, AZ | 780 | 0.0% | 902 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 21/100 |
| Bouse, AZ | 761 | 74.0% | 2,349 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 22/100 |
| Poston, AZ | 648 | 0.0% | 22 Mbps | 1 | F | 28/100 |
| Parker Strip, AZ | 621 | 0.0% | 488 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 32/100 |
| Parker Dam | 207 | 0.0% | 306 Mbps | 2 | F | 46/100 |
| Earp | 45 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 4 | D- | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Big River?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Optimum should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Big River
| Optimum | 500 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Big River Internet Providers
Based on 109 reviews from California internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Big River residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in California, with 1.33 out of 5 stars and 89.8% coverage in Big River.
At a national level, based on 1614 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Frontier Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.33 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Big River Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Big River, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Big River Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Big River
Based on data reported by Big River ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Big River. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 500 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Big River Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Big River?
Of the providers in Big River, customers rate Frontier Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Big River where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across California or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Frontier Communications is rated 3.46 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Big River, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Big River
| ISP / Tech Type | Big River Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (3) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (51) | (177) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
Robert
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 10, 2026 Was cut off with .out notice due to upgrade and was not provided connection to upgrade from the same location (tower). Causing further problems in service and added cost.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
ISPReports User
Fidium
November 08, 2026 Vernice
Frontier Fiber
November 01, 2026 Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Big River?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Big River is Frontier.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Big River is Frontier.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Big River, available to 92.3% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.