Best Internet Providers in Northside, Riverside, CA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Northside, Riverside, CA
Northside has 6 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Northside.
Ranks compare Northside with the 26 neighborhoods in Riverside.
The Best Internet in Northside, Riverside, CA at a Glance
Northside Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 neighborhood 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 Northside ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Northside, Riverside, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Northside 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 Northside, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.73% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Northside?
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 Northside, Riverside
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Northside Compares to the Rest of Riverside
Northside's report card score is 14th of 26 and its connectivity index is 23rd of 26.
| Measure | Northside | Rank among neighborhoods in Riverside | Riverside | Riverside County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 55.0% | 15th of 26 | 74.7% | 74.6% | 71.5% | La Sierra Acres (85.9%) |
| Average top speed | 3,007 Mbps | 14th of 26 | 4,981 Mbps | 4,919 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Wood Streets (4,383 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | Tied 18th of 26 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.1 | La Sierra Acres (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.9 | Tied 4th of 26 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 2.7 | Sunnyslope (4.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 14th of 26 | 12% | 13% | 15% | Alessandro Heights (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 25th of 26 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Grand and Mission Grove and 2 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | 25th of 26 | 94% | 94% | 91% | Orangecrest (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | Tied 22nd of 26 | 79% | 79% | 76% | Orangecrest (91%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | Tied 21st of 26 | 83% | 84% | 81% | Alessandro Heights (97%) |
| Median household income | $105,759 | 9th of 26 | $98,557 | $102,757 | $93,246 | Alessandro Heights ($189,444) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | Tied 5th of 26 | 18% | 18% | 16% | University (48%) |
Fiber reaches 55.0% of homes in Northside, against 74.7% across Riverside and 74.6% across Riverside County. Households in Northside are larger than the US average (3.9 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $105,759 (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 Northside
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Northside?
EarthLink Fiber in Northside, Riverside, CA
Availability:
50.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 50.2% of Northside homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Northside, Riverside, CA
Availability:
50.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 50.2% of Northside homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Northside, Riverside, CA
Availability:
17.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 17.0% of Northside homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Northside?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Northside, Riverside, CA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
839 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Northside homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 839 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 62 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Northside, Riverside, CA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Northside homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Northside, Riverside, CA
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.7% of Northside homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Northside, Riverside, CA
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.7% of Northside homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Northside, Riverside, CA
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
629 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.1% of Northside homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 629 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Northside?
Spectrum Cable in Northside, Riverside, CA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.9% of Northside homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Northside?
EarthLink DSL in Northside, Riverside, CA
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 93.7% of Northside homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Northside from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Northside, Riverside, CA
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 93.7% of Northside homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Northside from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Northside Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Northside that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Wood Streets has the most homes with fiber (84.6%) and University the fewest (30.3%); Northside has 55.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside (this page) | 9,906 | 55.0% | 3,007 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 62/100 |
| University | 23,345 | 30.3% | 1,961 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 74/100 |
| Eastside | 17,670 | 71.9% | 3,799 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 61/100 |
| Magnolia Center | 14,476 | 82.7% | 4,306 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 80/100 |
| Victoria | 9,846 | 46.9% | 2,685 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 84/100 |
| Downtown Riverside | 9,018 | 65.5% | 3,387 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 71/100 |
| Wood Streets | 7,167 | 84.6% | 4,383 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Cooley Ranch (Colton) | 6,626 | 58.6% | 1,040 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 58/100 |
| Grand | 5,799 | 36.6% | 2,462 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 60/100 |
| Hunter Industrial Park | 3,903 | 76.9% | 4,073 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Sunnyslope | 3,472 | 62.6% | 3,505 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 73/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Northside?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Northside
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Northside Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Northside 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 Northside.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 Northside Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Northside, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Northside Overall | California Overall | National Overall | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Northside
Based on data reported by Northside ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Northside. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,551 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 | Northside Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Northside?
Of the providers in Northside, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Northside 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Northside, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Northside
| ISP / Tech Type | Northside 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (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 Northside?
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 Northside is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Northside is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Northside, 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.