Best Internet Providers in University, Riverside, CA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in University, Riverside, CA
University has 6 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 University.
Ranks compare University with the 26 neighborhoods in Riverside.
The Best Internet in University, Riverside, CA at a Glance
University 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
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in University, Riverside, CA?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in University based on 404 California 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 University?
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 University, Riverside
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- GeoLinks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber 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
How University Compares to the Rest of Riverside
University's report card score is tied 20th of 26 and its connectivity index is tied 15th of 26.
| Measure | University | Rank among neighborhoods in Riverside | Riverside | Riverside County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 30.3% | 21st of 26 | 74.7% | 74.6% | 71.5% | La Sierra Acres (85.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,961 Mbps | 21st of 26 | 4,981 Mbps | 4,919 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Wood Streets (4,383 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | 13th of 26 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.1 | La Sierra Acres (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | 25th of 26 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 2.7 | Sunnyslope (4.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 8th of 26 | 12% | 13% | 15% | Alessandro Heights (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 12th of 26 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Grand and Mission Grove and 2 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 15th of 26 | 94% | 94% | 91% | Orangecrest (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 17th of 26 | 79% | 79% | 76% | Orangecrest (91%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 19th of 26 | 83% | 84% | 81% | Alessandro Heights (97%) |
| Median household income | $68,242 | 25th of 26 | $98,557 | $102,757 | $93,246 | Alessandro Heights ($189,444) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 48% | 1st of 26 | 18% | 18% | 16% | Leads; next is Hunter Industrial Park (25%) |
Fiber reaches 30.3% of homes in University, against 74.7% across Riverside and 74.6% across Riverside County. Households in University are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,242 (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 University
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in University?
EarthLink Fiber in University, Riverside, CA
Availability:
25.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,215 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 25.1% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,215 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 University from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in University, Riverside, CA
Availability:
25.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,215 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 25.1% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,215 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 University from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in University, Riverside, CA
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.1% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in University?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in University, Riverside, CA
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.2% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in University, Riverside, CA
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.2% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in University, Riverside, CA
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
354 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 354 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in University, Riverside, CA
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.9% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 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 neighborhood.
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless in University, Riverside, CA
Availability:
35.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
993 Mbps
GeoLinks offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.7% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, GeoLinks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 993 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for GeoLinks Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in University?
Spectrum Cable in University, Riverside, CA
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 83.9% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in University?
EarthLink DSL in University, Riverside, CA
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 82.2% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in University from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in University, Riverside, CA
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 82.2% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in University from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How University Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to University that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Wood Streets has the most homes with fiber (84.6%) and Mission Grove the fewest (27.3%); University has 30.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University (this page) | 23,345 | 30.3% | 1,961 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 74/100 |
| Canyon Crest | 20,377 | 34.7% | 1,674 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 85/100 |
| Eastside | 17,670 | 71.9% | 3,799 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 61/100 |
| Magnolia Center | 14,476 | 82.7% | 4,306 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 80/100 |
| Mission Grove | 10,417 | 27.3% | 1,600 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 90/100 |
| Northside | 9,906 | 55.0% | 3,007 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 62/100 |
| Victoria | 9,846 | 46.9% | 2,685 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 84/100 |
| Downtown Riverside | 9,018 | 65.5% | 3,387 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 71/100 |
| Wood Streets | 7,167 | 84.6% | 4,383 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Cooley Ranch (Colton) | 6,626 | 58.6% | 1,040 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 58/100 |
| Hunter Industrial Park | 3,903 | 76.9% | 4,073 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in University?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. 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 University
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| GeoLinks | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for University Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from California internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for University residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.27 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in California, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 84.0% coverage in University.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 University Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in University, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | University Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in University
Based on data reported by University 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 University. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,326 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | University Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in University?
Of the providers in University, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in University where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across California or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Spectrum is rated 2.88 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in University, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in University
| ISP / Tech Type | University Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (228) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GeoLinks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
A Riverside, CA Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
May 17, 2026 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.
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
Robert
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 10, 2026 Was cut off with .out notice due to upgrade and was not provided connection to upgrade from the same location (tower). Causing further problems in service and added cost.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
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Which ISP Should You Choose in University?
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 University is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in University is Spectrum.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in University, available to 84.0% 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.