10 Best Internet Providers in South Reno, Reno, NV

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Above are the top 4 providers in South Reno, Reno, NV for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Reno, Reno, NV?

Uprise Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in South Reno based on 25 Reno customer reviews, and Uprise 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in South Reno, Nevada, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in South Reno

Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Reno Internet Providers

Based on 25 reviews from Reno internet customers, Uprise Fiber is the best internet service provider for South Reno residents. Uprise Fiber was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Reno, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 97.6% coverage in South Reno.

At a national level, based on 3712 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Uprise Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Reno?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Uprise Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 South Reno

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Uprise Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Net NV	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Wi-Fiber	120 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	SkyFiber Internet	100 Mbps
	World Mobile Networks	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Reno

Based on data reported by South Reno ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in South Reno. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,960 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Uprise Fiber. This indicates Uprise Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Reno?

Reno customers rate Uprise Fiber as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Uprise Fiber received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s South Reno customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in South Reno, Reno, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in South Reno

South Reno 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 neighborhood 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 South Reno below, including the metrics used and how South Reno compares to the rest of Reno and nation.

South Reno ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	South Reno	Nevada	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in South Reno that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	77.79%	46.26%	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.	4,075 Mbps	2,583 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 South Reno.	9.6	9.6	6.8

 

South Reno Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	South Reno	Nevada	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	2.5	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.	20%	12%	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.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	97%	90%	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.	88%	77%	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.	88%	78%	76%

South Reno ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in South Reno is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in South Reno is high with a score of 82 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in South Reno have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The South Reno ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

97% of South Reno households have an internet connection despite having 99.85% availability. 88% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 88% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of South Reno 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 Neighborhoods Compare to South Reno?

How Much Speed does a South Reno Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in South Reno is 2.4, which is smaller than the Reno average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. South Reno's average household income is $120,959 which is much higher than the Reno average of $95,552 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

South Reno also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Reno average of 16%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in Reno who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of South Reno has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, South Reno households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Reno?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in South Reno?

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 South Reno is Uprise Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Uprise Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in South Reno is Uprise Fiber.
• World Mobile Networks, Viasat, SkyFiber Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Reno, 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 South Reno compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how South Reno 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 South Reno's A- ISP Report Card and 82 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.