7 Best Internet Providers in Riverbend, Tampa, FL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Riverbend, Tampa, FL 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 Riverbend, Tampa, FL?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Riverbend based on Tampa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Riverbend, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 97.08% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Riverbend, Florida, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Riverbend

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Riverbend Internet Providers

Based on 301 reviews from Tampa internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Riverbend residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Tampa, with 3.87 out of 5 stars and 97.1% coverage in Riverbend.

At a national level, based on 3854 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Rapid Systems is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Riverbend?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Riverbend, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Frontier Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Riverbend

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rapid Systems	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Riverbend

Based on data reported by Riverbend 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 Riverbend. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,832 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Riverbend?

Tampa customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 3.71 out of 5, which is much lower 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 Riverbend customers with an average price rating of 3.53 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Riverbend

Riverbend 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 Riverbend below, including the metrics used and how Riverbend compares to the rest of Tampa and nation.

Riverbend ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Riverbend	Florida	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Riverbend that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.08%	81.49%	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.	6,661 Mbps	5,648 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 Riverbend.	6.7	6.1	6.8

 

Riverbend Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Riverbend	Florida	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.	2.6	2.5	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.	8%	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.	96%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	92%	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.	65%	79%	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.	65%	79%	76%

Riverbend ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Riverbend is A-, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Riverbend is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Riverbend have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Riverbend 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.

89% of Riverbend households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Riverbend 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 Riverbend?

How Much Speed does a Riverbend Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Riverbend is 2.6, which is larger than the Tampa average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Riverbend's average household income is $59,733 which is lower than the Tampa average of $81,905 and 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.

Riverbend also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Tampa average of 14%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 18% of residents in Tampa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Riverbend has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Riverbend households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Riverbend?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Riverbend?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Riverbend?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Riverbend, Tampa, FL.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Riverbend?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Riverbend?

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

To see how Riverbend 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 Riverbend's A- ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.