Best Internet Providers in Southwest, Reno, NV
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Southwest, Reno, NV
Southwest has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Southwest.
Ranks compare Southwest with the 10 neighborhoods in Reno.
The Best Internet in Southwest, Reno, NV at a Glance
Southwest Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
SkyFiber Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Southwest ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Southwest, Reno, NV?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Southwest based on 28 Nevada customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Southwest?
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 Southwest, Reno
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Net NV - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- SkyFiber Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ethos Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wi-Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- World Mobile Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Southwest Compares to the Rest of Reno
Southwest's report card score is tied 7th of 10 and its connectivity index is 3rd of 10.
| Measure | Southwest | Rank among neighborhoods in Reno | Reno | Washoe County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 50.9% | 9th of 10 | 59.0% | 59.9% | 71.5% | South Reno (85.4%) |
| Average top speed | 2,525 Mbps | 8th of 10 | 2,889 Mbps | 2,945 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | South Reno (4,124 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 11.1 | 4th of 10 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 7.1 | Midtown (12) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 7th of 10 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Valleys (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | 2nd of 10 | 14% | 14% | 15% | South Reno (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 5th of 10 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Midtown and North Valleys (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | 3rd of 10 | 91% | 92% | 91% | South Reno (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | 3rd of 10 | 78% | 79% | 76% | South Reno (88%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | Tied 4th of 10 | 85% | 85% | 81% | South Reno (93%) |
| Median household income | $118,124 | 2nd of 10 | $98,748 | $101,102 | $93,246 | South Reno ($121,432) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | 9th of 10 | 16% | 15% | 16% | Old Northwest-West University (33%) |
Fiber reaches 50.9% of homes in Southwest, against 59.0% across Reno and 59.9% across Washoe County. Households in Southwest are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $118,124 (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 Southwest
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Southwest?
EarthLink Fiber in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
42.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,584 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 42.5% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,584 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 Southwest from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
42.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,584 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 42.5% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,584 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 Southwest from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.5% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Southwest?
SkyFiber Internet Fixed Wireless in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
SkyFiber Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, SkyFiber Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
World Mobile Networks Fixed Wireless in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
World Mobile Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, World Mobile Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Net NV Fixed Wireless in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
851 Mbps
Net NV offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Net NV Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 851 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Net NV Fixed Wireless.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
110 Mbps
Wi-Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.8% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 110 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 500, with an average of 47 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
82.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
233 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.4% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 233 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.5% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.5% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
45.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
207 Mbps
Ethos Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.6% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 207 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 80, with an average of 41 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Southwest?
Spectrum Cable in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.2% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Southwest?
EarthLink DSL in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 86.5% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink 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 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Southwest from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Southwest, Reno, NV
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 86.5% of Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T 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 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Southwest from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Southwest Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Southwest that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Foothill Meadows (Sparks) has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Northeast the fewest (47.7%); Southwest has 50.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest (this page) | 32,431 | 50.9% | 2,525 Mbps | 11.1 | B | 65/100 |
| East Reno | 40,313 | 52.3% | 2,372 Mbps | 10.6 | B | 57/100 |
| South Reno | 36,821 | 85.4% | 4,124 Mbps | 10.6 | A- | 80/100 |
| North Valleys | 36,430 | 67.2% | 3,453 Mbps | 10 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Northwest | 33,834 | 67.8% | 3,314 Mbps | 10.5 | B+ | 76/100 |
| South Central | 31,434 | 51.4% | 1,395 Mbps | 10.2 | B- | 54/100 |
| Northeast | 28,271 | 47.7% | 2,574 Mbps | 10.4 | B | 45/100 |
| Old Northwest-West University | 24,396 | 61.4% | 3,551 Mbps | 11.6 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Powning Addition | 6,173 | 73.0% | 2,636 Mbps | 11.8 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Foothill Meadows (Sparks) | 4,713 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 10.5 | A | 92/100 |
| Midtown | 3,713 | 82.8% | 3,807 Mbps | 12 | A- | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Southwest?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Southwest
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Net NV | 1,000 |
| Wi-Fiber | 500 |
| Ethos Broadband | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| SkyFiber Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| World Mobile Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Southwest Internet Providers
Based on 28 reviews from Nevada internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Southwest residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Nevada, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 97.2% coverage in Southwest.
At a national level, based on 4174 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 Southwest Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Southwest, Nevada, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Southwest Overall | Nevada Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SkyFiber Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (13) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| World Mobile Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Net NV | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Southwest
Based on data reported by Southwest ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Southwest. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,049 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Southwest Speed | Nevada Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SkyFiber Internet | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (13) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| World Mobile Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Net NV | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Southwest?
Of the providers in Southwest, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Southwest where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Nevada or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Southwest, Nevada, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Southwest
| ISP / Tech Type | Southwest Affordability | Nevada Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SkyFiber Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (13) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| World Mobile Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Net NV | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Nevada
Customer Reviews
A Reno, NV Customer
Spectrum Cable
March 18, 2026 Mike B.
AT&T Fiber
December 25, 2025 The service has stayed up and the speeds consistent; we've used the service for a little over two years. Billing has been good too. Autopay was easy to set up and, when I had to swap out cards due to a change from my banking institute, the updating process was smooth.
A Reno, NV Customer
Spectrum Cable
June 12, 2023 A Reno, NV Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 04, 2023 Steven F
Zito Cable
September 06, 2026 Zito Cable service suffers from extensive packet loss, especially between 10pm and 8am local. The download is advertised at 400Mbps and that is mostly provided; however, the upload is advertised at 25Mbps and averages 5Mbps throughout the day and regularly dropping to less than 1Mbps from 10pm to 8am local. Packet loss also increases significantly from 1 to 5% during the day to between 10 and 50% during the evening. Frequent connection drops occur throughout the entire day.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Southwest?
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 Southwest is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Southwest is AT&T.
- Viasat, SkyFiber Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Southwest, available to 99.9% 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.