Best Internet Providers in Riverside, Austin, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Riverside, Austin, TX
Riverside has 7 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Riverside.
Ranks compare Riverside with the 61 neighborhoods in Austin.
The Best Internet in Riverside, Austin, TX at a Glance
Riverside Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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GFiber
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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 Riverside ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Riverside, Austin, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Riverside based on 458 Texas customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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 Riverside?
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 Riverside, Austin
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Riverside Compares to the Rest of Austin
Riverside's report card score is tied 13th of 61 and its connectivity index is 45th of 61.
| Measure | Riverside | Rank among neighborhoods in Austin | Austin | Travis County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.5% | Tied 19th of 61 | 78.8% | 84.4% | 71.5% | 15 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 7,596 Mbps | 27th of 61 | 4,641 Mbps | 5,605 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | South Lamar and West Congress (8,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.4 | Tied 15th of 61 | 8.9 | 9 | 7.1 | Clarksville (11.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.8 | Tied 44th of 61 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | North Lamar and River Dance at Steiner Ranch (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | Tied 49th of 61 | 27% | 30% | 15% | Downtown Austin and Zilker (48%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 26th of 61 | 98% | 98% | 96% | 14 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 25th of 61 | 95% | 95% | 91% | Crestview (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 47th of 61 | 82% | 84% | 76% | University Of Texas (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | Tied 49th of 61 | 89% | 89% | 81% | River Dance at Steiner Ranch and University Of Texas (100%) |
| Median household income | $63,439 | 53rd of 61 | $115,367 | $116,257 | $93,246 | River Dance at Steiner Ranch ($221,687) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | Tied 44th of 61 | 16% | 16% | 16% | University Of Texas (90%) |
Fiber reaches 99.5% of homes in Riverside, against 78.8% across Austin and 84.4% across Travis County. Households in Riverside are smaller than the US average (1.8 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,439 (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 Riverside
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Riverside?
Google Fiber in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 86.3% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,154 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 82.2% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,154 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 Riverside from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,154 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 82.2% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,154 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 Riverside from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
63.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 63.0% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 14.6% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Riverside?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
780 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 780 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 58 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 90 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 91 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 90 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Riverside?
Spectrum Cable in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.5% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
34.2%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 34.2% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Riverside?
EarthLink DSL in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 87.3% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 86 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Riverside from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Riverside, Austin, TX
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 87.3% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 86 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Riverside from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Riverside Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Riverside that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, South River City has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Saint Edwards the fewest (71.2%); Riverside has 99.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside (this page) | 12,741 | 99.5% | 7,596 Mbps | 10.4 | A+ | 64/100 |
| Montopolis | 14,718 | 94.6% | 6,446 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 67/100 |
| Pleasant Valley | 12,814 | 94.9% | 6,612 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 44/100 |
| Parker Lane | 9,517 | 99.7% | 7,987 Mbps | 9.6 | A+ | 67/100 |
| South River City | 7,268 | 100.0% | 7,603 Mbps | 9.8 | A+ | 70/100 |
| Bouldin | 6,271 | 99.4% | 7,980 Mbps | 10.1 | A+ | 71/100 |
| East Cesar Chavez | 5,890 | 100.0% | 6,650 Mbps | 10.1 | A+ | 65/100 |
| Saint Edwards | 5,299 | 71.2% | 6,808 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Central East Austin | 5,109 | 100.0% | 7,220 Mbps | 10 | A+ | 75/100 |
| Govalle | 4,319 | 99.3% | 7,669 Mbps | 10.5 | A | 46/100 |
| Holly | 3,617 | 100.0% | 7,120 Mbps | 10.8 | A+ | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Riverside?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Google Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Riverside
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Riverside Internet Providers
Based on 458 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Riverside residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Astound Broadband wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.14 out of 5 stars and 48.8% coverage in Riverside.
At a national level, based on 4400 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Riverside Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Riverside, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverside Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband |  (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Riverside
Based on data reported by Riverside ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Riverside. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 Google Fiber. This indicates GFiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverside Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFiber | (0) |  (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Riverside?
Of the providers in Riverside, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Riverside where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas 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 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Riverside, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Riverside
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverside Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 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 Riverside is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Google Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Riverside is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Riverside, available to 99.5% 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.