6 Best Internet Providers in El Rio, Oxnard, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in El Rio, Oxnard, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in El Rio, Oxnard, CA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in El Rio based on 402 Oxnard customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in El Rio, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in El Rio

Local, State, and National Ratings for all El Rio Internet Providers

Based on 402 reviews from Oxnard internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for El Rio residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in Oxnard, with 3.79 out of 5 stars and 96.4% coverage in El Rio.

At a national level, based on 3853 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in El Rio?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in El Rio, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Frontier Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in El Rio

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in El Rio

Based on data reported by El Rio ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in El Rio. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in El Rio?

Oxnard customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.18 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s El Rio customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in El Rio, Oxnard, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in El Rio

El Rio Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for El Rio below, including the metrics used and how El Rio compares to the rest of Oxnard and nation.

El Rio ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	El Rio	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in El Rio that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.43%	59.37%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	4,883 Mbps	4,057 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for El Rio.	4.4	5.3	6.8

 

El Rio Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	El Rio	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	4.0	3.1	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	8%	14%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	93%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	76%	82%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	77%	83%	76%

El Rio ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in El Rio is B, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in El Rio is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in El Rio have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The El Rio ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

86% of El Rio households have an internet connection despite having 99.33% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of El Rio residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to El Rio?

How Much Speed does a El Rio Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in El Rio is 4.0, which is larger than the Oxnard average of 3.1 and larger than the national average of 2.7. El Rio's average household income is $78,854 which is lower than the Oxnard average of $116,207 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

El Rio also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Oxnard average of 17%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Oxnard who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of El Rio has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, El Rio households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in El Rio?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in El Rio?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in El Rio?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in El Rio, Oxnard, CA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in El Rio?

Which ISP Should You Choose in El Rio?

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 El Rio is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 El Rio is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in El Rio, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does El Rio compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how El Rio stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to El Rio's B ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.