Best Internet Providers in Rio Linda, CA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rio Linda, CA
Rio Linda has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 4 available internet technologies in Rio Linda.
Ranks compare Rio Linda with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rio Linda, CA at a Glance
Rio Linda 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
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Rio Linda ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rio Linda, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.44% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rio Linda?
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 Rio Linda
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- unWired Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Succeed.Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- DigitalPath - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Rio Linda Compares to Places Its Size
Rio Linda's report card score is in the top 20% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | Rio Linda | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Sacramento County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 81.6% | bottom 50% | 54.4% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,308 Mbps | top 28% | 3,215 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.9 | top 9% | 8.7 | 8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 7% | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 40% | 19% | 17% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 14% | 97% | 97% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 40% | 94% | 94% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 39% | 81% | 79% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 41% | 86% | 84% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $96,597 | top 40% | $102,162 | $111,728 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 38% | 17% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 81.6% of homes in Rio Linda, against 54.4% across Sacramento County and 62.4% across California. Households in Rio Linda are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $96,597 (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 Rio Linda
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rio Linda?
EarthLink Fiber in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
81.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,772 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 81.6% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,772 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rio Linda from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
81.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,772 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 81.6% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,772 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Rio Linda from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rio Linda?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
232 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 232 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
353 Mbps
unWired Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 353 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 43 Mbps throughout the city.
Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
72.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Succeed.Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.5% of Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
46.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.8% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
46.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.8% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
DigitalPath offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.8% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, DigitalPath Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.7% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rio Linda?
XFINITY Cable in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rio Linda?
EarthLink DSL in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
78.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 78.7% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rio Linda from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
78.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 78.7% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rio Linda from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Rio Linda, CA
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 3.3% of Rio Linda homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Rio Linda by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Rio Linda has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rio Linda
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Rio Linda
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95673 | 16,224 | 81.4% | 4,301 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 81/100 |
How Rio Linda Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rio Linda that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Arden-Arcade has the most homes with fiber (86.1%) and Foothill Farms the fewest (17.6%); Rio Linda has 81.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Linda (this page) | 16,208 | 81.6% | 4,308 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 80/100 |
| Sacramento metro area | 2,397,382 | 51.4% | 2,907 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 81/100 |
| Arden-Arcade | 106,784 | 86.1% | 3,659 Mbps | 10.3 | A- | 71/100 |
| 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 |
| Antelope | 48,878 | 56.4% | 2,091 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 87/100 |
| Foothill Farms | 32,400 | 17.6% | 2,478 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Elverta | 5,594 | 21.9% | 2,575 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 76/100 |
| Pleasant Grove | 858 | 19.5% | 714 Mbps | 8.1 | C | 73/100 |
| Riego | 366 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 7.8 | C- | 64/100 |
| McClellan Park | 211 | 100.0% | 4,175 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 69/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rio Linda?
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 Rio Linda
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| unWired Broadband | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| DigitalPath | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Succeed.Net | 100 |
| Fidium Fiber | 100 |
| GeoLinks | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Rio Linda Internet Providers
Based on 402 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rio Linda residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. unWired Broadband wins for second-place in California, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 89.5% coverage in Rio Linda.
At a national level, based on 4693 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 Rio Linda Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rio Linda, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rio Linda Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (13) | (88) | 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 Rio Linda
Based on data reported by Rio Linda ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Rio Linda. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,897 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 | Rio Linda 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 | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (13) | (88) | 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 Rio Linda?
Of the providers in Rio Linda, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rio Linda 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. unWired Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Rio Linda, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rio Linda
| ISP / Tech Type | Rio Linda Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (13) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| unWired Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| DigitalPath | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 Rio Linda?
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 Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Rio Linda, 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.