Best Internet Providers in Gold River, CA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gold River, CA
Gold River has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Gold River.
Ranks compare Gold 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 Gold River, CA at a Glance
Gold River Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Gold River ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gold River, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Gold River based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Gold River, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.18% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gold 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 Gold River
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Succeed.Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Gold River Compares to Places Its Size
Gold River's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 8%.
| Measure | Gold River | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sacramento County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 27.1% | bottom 24% | 54.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,764 Mbps | top 23% | 3,215 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.7 | top 5% | 8.7 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 42% | top 1% | 19% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 3% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 94% | top 1% | 81% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | top 3% | 86% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $150,325 | top 5% | $102,162 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 27.1% of homes in Gold River, against 54.4% across Sacramento County and 62.4% across California. Households in Gold River are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 42% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $150,325 (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 Gold River
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gold River?
EarthLink Fiber in Gold River, CA
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 27.1% of Gold River homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Gold River, CA
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 27.1% of Gold River homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gold River?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gold River, CA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
209 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Gold River homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 209 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gold River, CA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Gold 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 78 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in Gold River, CA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Succeed.Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Gold River homes. Across the city, Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gold River, CA
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Gold River homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gold River, CA
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Gold River homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Gold River, CA
Availability:
40.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.9% of Gold River homes. Across the city, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gold River, CA
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.1% of Gold River homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Gold River, CA
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Gold River homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gold River?
XFINITY Cable in Gold River, CA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,966 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.2% of Gold River homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,966 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 241 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gold River?
EarthLink DSL in Gold River, CA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 98.8% of Gold River homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 73 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Gold River from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Gold River, CA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 98.8% of Gold River homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 73 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Gold River from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Gold River by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gold River
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Gold River
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Gold River Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gold River that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Carmichael has the most homes with fiber (71.2%) and La Riviera the fewest (8.9%); Gold River has 27.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold River (this page) | 2,817 | 27.1% | 2,764 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 81/100 |
| Citrus Heights | 87,225 | 16.9% | 2,102 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Rancho Cordova | 84,074 | 50.5% | 3,137 Mbps | 9 | B | 88/100 |
| Folsom | 80,367 | 20.9% | 2,306 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 90/100 |
| North Highlands | 54,241 | 55.6% | 3,339 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 72/100 |
| Carmichael | 54,219 | 71.2% | 3,520 Mbps | 10.1 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Fair Oaks | 42,373 | 42.4% | 3,223 Mbps | 9.7 | B | 86/100 |
| Orangevale | 33,217 | 45.5% | 3,200 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 75/100 |
| Foothill Farms | 32,400 | 17.6% | 2,478 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 78/100 |
| La Riviera | 11,252 | 8.9% | 2,115 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 83/100 |
| Mather | 5,460 | 16.8% | 2,231 Mbps | 8.4 | B- | 67/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gold River?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Gold River
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Succeed.Net | 100 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| GeoLinks | 100 |
| unWired Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Gold River Internet Providers
Based on 391 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Gold River residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Gold River.
At a national level, based on 4607 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Gold River Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gold River, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gold River Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gold River
Based on data reported by Gold River ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Gold River. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,966 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gold River Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gold River?
Of the providers in Gold River, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gold 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cal.net is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Gold River, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gold River
| ISP / Tech Type | Gold River Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Succeed.Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Gold 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 Gold River is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Gold River is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Gold River, available to 100.0% 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.