Best Internet Providers in Riverdale, Bronx, NY
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Riverdale, Bronx, NY
Riverdale has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Riverdale.
Ranks compare Riverdale with the 30 neighborhoods in Bronx.
The Best Internet in Riverdale, Bronx, NY at a Glance
Riverdale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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Fiber
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Riverdale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Riverdale, Bronx, NY?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Riverdale based on 257 New York customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Riverdale?
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.
How Riverdale Compares to the Rest of Bronx
Riverdale's report card score is 30th of 30 and its connectivity index is tied 6th of 30.
| Measure | Riverdale | Rank among neighborhoods in Bronx | Bronx | Bronx County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.8% | 28th of 30 | 98.1% | 98.1% | 71.5% | Bronxdale and Schuylerville and 2 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 6,545 Mbps | 23rd of 30 | 6,890 Mbps | 6,890 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middletown-Pelham Bay and Morris Park and 2 more (8,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | Tied 27th of 30 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | Van Nest (7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | 29th of 30 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Baychester and Soundview (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | 2nd of 30 | 11% | 11% | 15% | Spuyten Duyvil (28%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 27th of 30 | 93% | 93% | 96% | Eastchester and Middletown-Pelham Bay (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 15th of 30 | 87% | 87% | 91% | Kings Bridge and Middletown-Pelham Bay (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | Tied 4th of 30 | 65% | 65% | 76% | Middletown-Pelham Bay (83%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | Tied 3rd of 30 | 66% | 66% | 81% | Spuyten Duyvil (85%) |
| Median household income | $115,840 | 1st of 30 | $56,647 | $56,647 | $93,246 | Leads; next is Spuyten Duyvil ($114,559) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 23% | 3rd of 30 | 18% | 18% | 16% | Belmont (29%) |
Fiber reaches 92.8% of homes in Riverdale, against 98.1% across Bronx and 98.1% across Bronx County. Households in Riverdale are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $115,840 (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 Riverdale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Riverdale?
EarthLink Fiber in Riverdale, Bronx, NY
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 92.8% of Riverdale homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Riverdale, Bronx, NY
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 92.8% of Riverdale homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Riverdale, Bronx, NY
Availability:
72.3%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 72.3% of Riverdale homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Riverdale?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Riverdale, Bronx, NY
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Riverdale homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Riverdale, Bronx, NY
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
477 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.3% of Riverdale homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 477 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Riverdale, Bronx, NY
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.3% of Riverdale homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Riverdale?
Optimum Cable in Riverdale, Bronx, NY
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 94.1% of Riverdale homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Riverdale?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Riverdale, Bronx, NY.
How Riverdale Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Riverdale that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Woodlawn has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Spuyten Duyvil the fewest (97.1%); Riverdale has 92.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale (this page) | 31,098 | 92.8% | 6,545 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Bedford Park | 94,044 | 99.3% | 5,670 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 47/100 |
| Inwood (Manhattan) | 45,474 | 99.8% | 1,983 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Kings Bridge | 37,186 | 97.4% | 7,511 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 58/100 |
| Spuyten Duyvil | 15,805 | 97.1% | 7,505 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Woodlawn | 15,483 | 100.0% | 7,355 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 53/100 |
| Downtown Yonkers (Yonkers) | 13,693 | 99.5% | 7,256 Mbps | 5.3 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Ludlow (Yonkers) | 12,978 | 99.7% | 8,000 Mbps | 6 | A- | 62/100 |
| Park Hills (Yonkers) | 12,588 | 99.2% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 62/100 |
| Nodine Hill (Yonkers) | 4,377 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 62/100 |
| Lincoln Park (Yonkers) | 4,250 | 98.4% | 7,923 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Riverdale?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Optimum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Riverdale
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Starry | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Riverdale Internet Providers
Based on 257 reviews from New York internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Riverdale residents. EarthLink 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 New York, with 4.22 out of 5 stars and 94.9% coverage in Riverdale.
At a national level, based on 1477 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 Riverdale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Riverdale, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverdale Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) |  (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (2) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Riverdale
Based on data reported by Riverdale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Riverdale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,366 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverdale Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | (2) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Riverdale?
Of the providers in Riverdale, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Riverdale where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across New York or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
EarthLink is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.11 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Riverdale, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Riverdale
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverdale Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (2) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
Customer Reviews
A New York, NY Customer
Optimum Cable
August 01, 2025 A New York, NY Customer
Verizon Fiber
April 09, 2023 Before Fios I had lousy Comcast, which was slow, overpriced and seemed to get worse by the year. Fios keeps prices reasonable and speeds have at least seemed to stay stable or improve.
A New York, NY Customer
Optimum Cable
February 03, 2023 ISPReports User
Verizon Fiber
November 13, 2026 do not buy they implemented a new interface that is user hostlie cannot forward through comercials tivo quit working avoid, avoid, avoid
ISPReports User
Fidium
October 31, 2026 Impossible to reach and very difficult to get help - never in real time.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Riverdale?
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 Riverdale is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Riverdale is EarthLink.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Riverdale, available to 96.0% 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.