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Internet Providers in Riverside, California

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Home Internet in Riverside, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 92.1%
    Riverside speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 94.5%
    Riverside speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 48.6%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 43.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 48.6%

Home Internet Summary in Riverside, CA

In Riverside, California, AT&T Internet provides the best service. It offers IPBB, fiber, and 5G connections, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Starting at $55 monthly, AT&T covers 92.10% of Riverside. Its 95% fiber availability ensures fast and reliable internet for streaming, gaming, and remote work.

Spectrum ranks second with cable connections up to 1 Gbps, starting at $49.99 per month. Spectrum covers 94.50% of the city, offering significant competition to AT&T. Verizon, in third place, offers 5G internet with speeds up to 50 Mbps for $50 per month. However, it only covers 43.80% of Riverside, limiting its reach. Riverside's internet landscape features strong fiber and fixed wireless technology, allowing most residents to find a suitable plan among these top providers.

Best Internet Providers in Riverside, CA

The best internet providers in Riverside are Spectrum and AT&T Fiber. Spectrum is the best internet provider in Riverside because it provides cable internet to 94.5 percent of residents, with download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). Spectrum’s bundling options, which include internet, phone, and TV plans, start at just $90 per month for 12 months.

AT&T Fiber is the second-best internet provider in Riverside because it offers a fiber-optic connection, the only connection type capable of symmetrical download and upload speeds. Fiber internet is the quickest internet on the market, and AT&T Fiber reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps. AT&T Fiber is available in 26.6 percent of the city, making it the fastest internet option for a majority of Riverside residents.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
48.6%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
94.54%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Riverside, CA

Provider Connection Types in Riverside, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Riverside, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
64.82%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.17%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
22.189999999999998%

List of Internet Providers in Riverside, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Riverside, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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