13 Best Internet Providers in Riverside, CA
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| Riverside ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 4,848 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 | |
| Real Riverside Customer Ratings | 57 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Riverside has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Riverside.
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Riverside has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Riverside.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Riverside, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Riverside 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 Riverside, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 87.63% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Riverside, California, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Riverside
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Riverside Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverside Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (11) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (3) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (31) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (1) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| MOJAVE WiFi | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (7) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Pacific Lightwave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wisprenn | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southern California Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| San Diego Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 408 reviews from California 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 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in California, with 3.82 out of 5 stars and 64.9% coverage in Riverside.
At a national level, based on 3942 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, MOJAVE WiFi is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.83 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Riverside?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Riverside?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Frontier Communications 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 Riverside
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Race Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| MOJAVE WiFi | 500 Mbps | ||
| San Diego Broadband | 500 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Wisprenn | 75 Mbps | ||
| Southern California Telephone Company | 75 Mbps | ||
| Pacific Lightwave | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Riverside
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverside Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (1) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (11) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (31) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (3) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| MOJAVE WiFi | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (7) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Pacific Lightwave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wisprenn | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southern California Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| San Diego Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Riverside ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Riverside. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,302 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Riverside?
California customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Riverside customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Riverside, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Riverside
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverside Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (22) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (3) | (24) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (11) | (42) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (31) | (203) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| MOJAVE WiFi | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (7) | (107) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (1) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Race Communications | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Pacific Lightwave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wisprenn | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southern California Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| San Diego Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Riverside 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 city 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 Riverside below, including the metrics used and how Riverside compares to the rest of California and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Riverside that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 71.61% | 56.12% | 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. | 4,848 Mbps | 3,631 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 Riverside. | 5.8 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 3.3 | 3.0 | 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. | 11% | 15% | 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. | 97% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 93% | 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. | 78% | 78% | 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. | 79% | 79% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Riverside ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Riverside is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Riverside is high with a score of 79 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Riverside have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Riverside ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
93% of Riverside households have an internet connection despite having 98.61% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Riverside 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 Cities Compare to Riverside?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
How Much Speed does a Riverside Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Riverside is 3.3, which is larger than the California average of 3.0 and larger than the national average of 2.7. the Riverside area's average household income is $95,015 which is about average for the California average of $108,618 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Riverside also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the California average of 17%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in California who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Riverside has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Riverside households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% 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.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Riverside?
Frontier Fiber in Riverside, CA
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 60.8% of Riverside homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,722 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Riverside from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Riverside, CA
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Riverside homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,280 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, CA
AT&T offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Riverside homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,280 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Riverside from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Riverside, CA
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Riverside homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Race Communications Fiber in Riverside, CA
Race Communications offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Riverside homes. Across the city, Race Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Riverside?
Spectrum Cable in Riverside, CA
Spectrum offers Cable service to 93.9% of Riverside homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Riverside, CA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 1.2% of Riverside homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Riverside?
EarthLink DSL in Riverside, CA
EarthLink offers DSL service to 24.5% of Riverside homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Riverside from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Riverside, CA
AT&T offers DSL service to 24.5% of Riverside homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city. 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.
Frontier DSL in Riverside, CA
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 8.6% of Riverside homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 12, with an average of 1.6 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Riverside from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Riverside?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Riverside, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Riverside homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Riverside, CA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.6% of Riverside homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 313 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 21 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Riverside, CA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.4% of Riverside homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Riverside, CA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.4% of Riverside homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Southern California Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Riverside, CA
Southern California Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.1% of Riverside homes. Across the city, Southern California Telephone Company Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps
Wisprenn Fixed Wireless in Riverside, CA
Wisprenn offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.9% of Riverside homes. Across the city, Wisprenn Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps
San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless in Riverside, CA
San Diego Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Riverside homes. Across the city, San Diego Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Pacific Lightwave Fixed Wireless in Riverside, CA
Pacific Lightwave offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Riverside homes. Across the city, Pacific Lightwave Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
MOJAVE WiFi Fixed Wireless in Riverside, CA
MOJAVE WiFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Riverside homes. Across the city, MOJAVE WiFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
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 Frontier Communications. 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 Riverside is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Riverside, 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 Riverside compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Riverside 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 Riverside's B ISP Report Card and 79 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
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A Riverside, CA Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
November 18, 2024 My internet service provider is overall good, but I don't like some aspects of their business model. I think that the connection speed is good and I don't experience throttling. I also pretty much have service wherever I go. However, I think my service is really over priced in comparison to some other companies (I am paying 137 a month for phone and internet). I will say though, AT&T is very understanding about payment and offers for you to make payment arrangements.
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A Riverside, CA Customer
Wyyerd Fiber
August 14, 2024 All interactions with the service provider have been cordial and pleasant.They offer good service in the areas that I have lived in. I would recommend them to neighbors, family and friends.
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A Riverside, CA Customer
Frontier DSL
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A Riverside, CA Customer
AT&T Fiber
March 22, 2023 Although I am rather content with the speed of my internet provider , all the costs of what comes from using the internet makes the price of the isp rather expensive. First you pay $80 a month to have internet but then need to buy all of these other services to happily enjoy the internet.
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A Riverside, CA Customer
AT&T DSL
March 07, 2023 My provider has terrible customer service. It is nearly impossible to get through to a person on the phone and when you finally do, it is someone who does not have a command of English and is reading from a script and unable to actually do anything.
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