7 Best Internet Providers in Pacific-Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Pacific-Riverside, San Bernardino, 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 Pacific-Riverside, San Bernardino, CA?

Hotwire Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Pacific-Riverside based on 404 San Bernardino customer reviews, and Hotwire Communications 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 Pacific-Riverside, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Pacific-Riverside

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pacific-Riverside Internet Providers

Based on 404 reviews from San Bernardino internet customers, Hotwire Communications is the best internet service provider for Pacific-Riverside residents. Hotwire Communications was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in San Bernardino, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 92.2% coverage in Pacific-Riverside.

At a national level, based on 3867 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pacific-Riverside?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Hotwire Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Pacific-Riverside

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Hotwire 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 Pacific-Riverside

Based on data reported by Pacific-Riverside ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Pacific-Riverside. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Hotwire Communications. This indicates Hotwire Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pacific-Riverside?

San Bernardino customers rate Hotwire Communications 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.

Hotwire Communications received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Pacific-Riverside customers with an average price rating of 4.18 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Pacific-Riverside, San Bernardino, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Pacific-Riverside

Pacific-Riverside 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 Pacific-Riverside below, including the metrics used and how Pacific-Riverside compares to the rest of San Bernardino and nation.

Pacific-Riverside ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Pacific-Riverside	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pacific-Riverside that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.52%	91.36%	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.	6,919 Mbps	5,675 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 Pacific-Riverside.	5.7	5.4	6.8

 

Pacific-Riverside Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Pacific-Riverside	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.	3.9	3.6	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.	5%	7%	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.	97%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	88%	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.	61%	70%	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.	61%	70%	76%

Pacific-Riverside ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Pacific-Riverside is A-, which is worse than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pacific-Riverside is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pacific-Riverside have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Pacific-Riverside 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.

84% of Pacific-Riverside households have an internet connection despite having 99.82% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 23% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Pacific-Riverside 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 Pacific-Riverside?

How Much Speed does a Pacific-Riverside Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pacific-Riverside is 3.9, which is larger than the San Bernardino average of 3.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Pacific-Riverside's average household income is $49,992 which is lower than the San Bernardino average of $71,622 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Pacific-Riverside also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the San Bernardino average of 19%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 7% of residents in San Bernardino who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Pacific-Riverside has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Pacific-Riverside households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pacific-Riverside?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pacific-Riverside?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pacific-Riverside?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Pacific-Riverside, San Bernardino, CA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pacific-Riverside?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Pacific-Riverside?

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 Pacific-Riverside is Hotwire Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Hotwire Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Pacific-Riverside is Hotwire Communications.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Spectrum has the broadest coverage in Pacific-Riverside, 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 Pacific-Riverside compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Pacific-Riverside 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 Pacific-Riverside's A- ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.