Best Internet Providers in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
Riverside has 9 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 10 neighborhoods in Tempe.
The Best Internet in Riverside, Tempe, AZ at a Glance
Riverside Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Cox
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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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, Tempe, AZ?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Riverside based on Arizona 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 93.18% of the neighborhood.
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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, Tempe
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Tristate Wi-Fi - fixed wireless coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AirFiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Riverside Compares to the Rest of Tempe
Riverside's report card score is tied 2nd of 10 and its connectivity index is 4th of 10.
| Measure | Riverside | Rank among neighborhoods in Tempe | Tempe | Maricopa County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 50.6% | 2nd of 10 | 30.9% | 50.0% | 71.5% | Meyer Park (60.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,922 Mbps | 8th of 10 | 1,996 Mbps | 2,842 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Escalante and Sunset and 3 more (2,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9 | 1st of 10 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 7.1 | Leads; next is Sunset (8.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.8 | Tied 9th of 10 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Baseline-Hardy and Sunset (2.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 32% | 1st of 10 | 21% | 21% | 15% | Leads; next is Downtown Tempe (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 3rd of 10 | 98% | 97% | 96% | Downtown Tempe and Sunset (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 98% | 2nd of 10 | 93% | 93% | 91% | Tempe Royal Estates (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 91% | 3rd of 10 | 80% | 80% | 76% | Meyer Park and Sunset (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | 4th of 10 | 91% | 86% | 81% | Downtown Tempe and Meyer Park (97%) |
| Median household income | $68,444 | 7th of 10 | $88,393 | $102,030 | $93,246 | Meyer Park ($109,453) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 36% | 2nd of 10 | 29% | 17% | 16% | Downtown Tempe (72%) |
Fiber reaches 50.6% of homes in Riverside, against 30.9% across Tempe and 50.0% across Maricopa County. Households in Riverside are smaller than the US average (1.8 people against 2.7); 32% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,444 (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?
Cox Fiber in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 50.6% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Riverside?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 83 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 83 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Tristate Wi-Fi Fixed Wireless in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
396 Mbps
Tristate Wi-Fi offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, Tristate Wi-Fi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 396 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 200, with an average of 198 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AirFiber Fixed Wireless in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AirFiber (Arizona) offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, AirFiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
943 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 943 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 70 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% 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 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Riverside?
Cox Cable in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 93.2% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Riverside?
CenturyLink DSL in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 97.9% of Riverside homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 Mbps, with speeds from 40 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 10, with an average of 9.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
How Riverside Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Riverside that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, South Scottsdale (Scottsdale) has the most homes with fiber (62.0%) and Wood Park the fewest (0.0%); Riverside has 50.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside (this page) | 4,339 | 50.6% | 1,922 Mbps | 9 | B | 78/100 |
| South Scottsdale (Scottsdale) | 94,221 | 62.0% | 3,114 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 71/100 |
| Downtown Tempe | 8,570 | 29.9% | 1,983 Mbps | 8.7 | B- | 72/100 |
| Peterson | 6,142 | 17.0% | 1,914 Mbps | 8.3 | B- | 63/100 |
| Baseline-Hardy | 4,857 | 29.4% | 1,765 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 60/100 |
| Wood Park | 4,225 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Tempe Royal Estates | 4,058 | 20.4% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 74/100 |
| Escalante | 4,041 | 10.3% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | C | 68/100 |
| Tempe Junction | 3,815 | 48.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 80/100 |
| Meyer Park | 3,493 | 60.9% | 1,993 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 80/100 |
| Sunset | 3,003 | 14.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.9 | B- | 89/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Riverside?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox 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
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi | 400 |
| GeoLinks | 200 |
| AirFiber (Arizona) | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Riverside Internet Providers
Based on 157 reviews from Arizona 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. Verizon wins for second-place in Arizona, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 93.2% coverage in Riverside.
At a national level, based on 2860 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 Riverside Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Riverside, Arizona, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverside Overall | Arizona Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (27) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (107) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tristate Wi-Fi | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Riverside. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverside Speed | Arizona Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (107) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (27) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tristate Wi-Fi | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Arizona 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 4.40 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.93 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Riverside, Arizona, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Riverside
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverside Affordability | Arizona Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (27) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (1) | (107) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tristate Wi-Fi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arizona
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Cox Cable
November 12, 2026 Since cox became spectrum it’s been trash but it’s becoming not worth it as of lately
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Verizon Fixed Wireless
October 02, 2026 ISPReports User
CenturyLink DSL
September 25, 2026 Very poor service. I pay for 12mbs, my speed is consistently below 5mbs, and latency runs up to 1.5 SECONDS at times. Video is buffering every 5 - 10 min for 2 -3 min, web pages load very slowly. I call support and the schedule for 2 - 3 weeks out. When the techs came out, multiple times, they are not able fix or improve the DSL. I have not had dial tone for 2 weeks. Time for a provider change.
ISPReports User
Wecom Fiber
September 01, 2026 Can not use my phones on my house lines with wecom
ISPReports User
Conexon Connect Fiber
August 30, 2026 3 long 20 hour outages within 3 weeks. Took 25 minutes to reach a tech support person to report each outage. Fiber placed on the ground with a promise it would be buried After six weeks the fiber cable is still laying on the ground.
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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 Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon 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, Tristate Wi-Fi, HughesNet, EarthLink, CenturyLink, AT&T, and AirFiber (Arizona) has the broadest coverage in Riverside, available to 97.9% 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.