8 Best Internet Providers in River Gardens, Sacramento, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in River Gardens, Sacramento, 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 River Gardens, Sacramento, CA?

Fidium Fiber is the best internet provider in River Gardens based on Sacramento customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Fidium Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in River Gardens, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Fidium Fiber is an option for 64.60% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in River Gardens, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in River Gardens

Local, State, and National Ratings for all River Gardens Internet Providers

Based on 360 reviews from Sacramento internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for River Gardens residents. Fidium Fiber was rated at an average of 4.22 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Sacramento, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in River Gardens.

At a national level, based on 4207 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, unWired Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in River Gardens?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Fidium Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 River Gardens

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Succeed.Net	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	unWired Broadband	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in River Gardens

Based on data reported by River Gardens ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in River Gardens. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,161 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 Fidium Fiber. This indicates Fidium reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in River Gardens?

Sacramento customers rate Fidium Fiber 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.

Fidium Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s River Gardens customers with an average price rating of 3.25 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in River Gardens, Sacramento, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in River Gardens

River Gardens 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 River Gardens below, including the metrics used and how River Gardens compares to the rest of Sacramento and nation.

River Gardens ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	River Gardens	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in River Gardens that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	64.60%	49.14%	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.	3,875 Mbps	2,751 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 River Gardens.	9.2	7.9	6.8

 

River Gardens Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	River Gardens	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.	2.9	2.8	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.	10%	18%	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.	99%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	94%	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.	67%	80%	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.	67%	80%	76%

River Gardens ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in River Gardens is B+, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in River Gardens is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in River Gardens have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The River Gardens 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 River Gardens households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 8% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of River Gardens 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 River Gardens?

How Much Speed does a River Gardens Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in River Gardens is 2.9, which is larger than the Sacramento average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. River Gardens's average household income is $66,427 which is much lower than the Sacramento average of $105,204 and about average for 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.

River Gardens also has 29% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Sacramento average of 17%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 18% of residents in Sacramento who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of River Gardens has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, River Gardens households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in River Gardens?

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 River Gardens is Fidium.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Fidium Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in River Gardens is Fidium.
• AT&T, EarthLink, HughesNet, XFINITY from Comcast, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in River Gardens, 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 River Gardens compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how River Gardens 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 River Gardens's B+ ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.