Best Internet Providers in Riviera, TX
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Riviera, TX
Riviera has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Riviera.
Ranks compare Riviera with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Riviera, TX at a Glance
Riviera Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Riviera Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Gtek Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Riviera ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Riviera, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Riviera based on Texas 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 Riviera, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.92% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Riviera?
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 Riviera
- Riviera Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Gtek Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Riviera Telephone Company - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - 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 Riviera Compares to Places Its Size
Riviera's report card score is in the bottom 11% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 32%.
| Measure | Riviera | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Kleberg County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 42.9% | bottom 31% | 75.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 504 Mbps | bottom 6% | 2,022 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | bottom 19% | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 7% | 8% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 33% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | bottom 40% | 62% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 32% | 73% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $93,551 | top 25% | $66,074 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 24% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 42.9% of homes in Riviera, against 75.3% across Kleberg County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Riviera are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $93,551 (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 Riviera
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Riviera?
Riviera Telephone Company Fiber in Riviera, TX
Availability:
42.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
900 Mbps
Riviera Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 42.9% of Riviera homes. Across the city, Riviera Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 900 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Riviera?
Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless in Riviera, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
198 Mbps
Gtek Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Riviera homes. Across the city, Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 198 Mbps, with speeds from 120 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Riviera, TX
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Riviera homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Riviera, TX
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.6% of Riviera homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 87 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Riviera, TX
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.0% of Riviera homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 87 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Riviera, TX
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.0% of Riviera homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 87 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Riviera?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Riviera, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Riviera?
Riviera Telephone Company DSL in Riviera, TX
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
Riviera Telephone Company offers DSL service to 96.6% of Riviera homes. Across the city, Riviera Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 72 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 50, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink DSL in Riviera, TX
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 12.8% of Riviera homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Riviera, TX
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 12.8% of Riviera homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Riviera by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Riviera has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Riviera
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Riviera
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78379 | 1,640 | 44.0% | 513 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 37/100 |
How Riviera Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Riviera that have their own pages are all within 26 miles. Among them, Premont has the most homes with fiber (87.9%) and Kingsville the fewest (78.6%); Riviera has 42.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera (this page) | 1,359 | 42.9% | 504 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Kingsville | 28,832 | 78.6% | 2,149 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Falfurrias | 6,340 | 87.8% | 6,089 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Bishop | 4,026 | 84.3% | 6,021 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 37/100 |
| Premont | 3,031 | 87.9% | 5,945 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Petronila | 992 | 32.1% | 533 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Flowella | 547 | 73.1% | 5,441 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 10/100 |
| Ricardo | 370 | 3.2% | 176 Mbps | 5 | D | 36/100 |
| Palo Alto | 351 | 0.0% | 336 Mbps | 5 | D | 12/100 |
| Vattmannville | 284 | 43.0% | 501 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 33/100 |
| Sarita | 255 | 89.0% | 838 Mbps | 1.3 | D+ | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Riviera?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Riviera Telephone Company 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 Riviera
| Riviera Telephone Company | 900 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Gtek Communications | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Riviera Internet Providers
Based on 230 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Riviera residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 2224 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 Riviera Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Riviera, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Riviera Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Riviera Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Riviera
Based on data reported by Riviera ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Riviera Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 900 Mbps in Riviera. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 427 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Riviera Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Riviera Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Riviera?
Of the providers in Riviera, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Riviera 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.
The table below shows how customers in Riviera, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Riviera
| ISP / Tech Type | Riviera Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Riviera Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Riviera?
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 Riviera is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Riviera Telephone Company. 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 Riviera is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Gtek Communications has the broadest coverage in Riviera, available to 100.0% 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.