Internet Provider Reviews in Riverside, CA

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Spectrum — Cable internet
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60% available in Riverside, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
T-Mobile Home Internet — 5G Home internet
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47% available in Riverside, CA Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Earthlink — DSL & Fiber internet
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78% available in Riverside, CA Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Hughesnet — Satellite internet
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99% available in Riverside, CA Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Spectrum — Cable internet
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60% available in Riverside, CA
Frontier — DSL & Fiber internet
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99% available in Riverside, CA
NHC — Cable, DSL, Fiber & Satellite internet
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99% available in Riverside, CA
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One Ring Networks — Fixed Wireless internet
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96% available in Riverside, CA
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Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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89% available in Riverside, CA
AT&T Business — Fiber internet
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18% available in Riverside, CA
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Visible— Mobile internet
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Mint— Mobile internet
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Spectrum Mobile— Mobile internet
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Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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T-Mobile— Mobile internet
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AT&T Wireless— Mobile internet
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Verizon Wireless— Mobile internet
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I had spectrum for years now . My home lease company now provides spectrum for all users which save on cost . Before i had to pay 110 for gigabit internet service per month and once my leasing company provided the service , they now charge 80 for gigabit and

Dung | Riverside, CA

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Submitted 5/30/2025

Best internet providers in Riverside, CA

When you’re trying to find the best internet providers in Riverside, CA, the first step is to weigh options about what’s actually available. Our website’s zip code search tool will give you the answers. For those who need high-speed, reliable internet, Frontier provides a fantastic fiber internet connection with 100% availability in neighborhoods like Edgemont and Mission Grove. This is an ideal service for anyone who works from home or needs fast upload speeds. The most widely available wired provider is Spectrum, which offers a reliable cable internet service that has 68% availability in neighborhoods like Prenda, Magnolia Avenue, and Woodcrest. For a non-traditional internet service, T-Mobile Home Internet offers a 5G Home Internet service that has 67% availability in neighborhoods like Fairmount Park, La Rivera, and North Grove. This is a great choice for a small household that primarily uses the internet for web browsing and streaming.

Spectrum
Spectrum
pro Speeds up to 2000 Mbps
pro Cable connections
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
T-Mobile Home Internet
pro Speeds up to 245 Mbps
pro 5G + Home connections

Cheapest internet providers in Riverside, CA

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

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Earthlink
$39.95DSL + Fiber
HughesNet
$39.99Satellite
Spectrum
$50Cable

Fastest internet plans and providers in Riverside, CA

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

Provider
Max Download Speed
Connection Type
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Earthlink
7000 MbpsDSL + Fiber
Spectrum
2000 MbpsCable
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
245 Mbps5G Home

Most reliable internet plans in Riverside, CA

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

Provider
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
3.9 out of 5 stars3.935G Home
Spectrum
3.7 out of 5 stars3.72Cable
Earthlink
3.3 out of 5 stars3.26DSL + Fiber

Frequently asked questions about internet in Riverside, CA

The fastest internet in Riverside is Earthlink with speeds up to 7000 Mbps.

The cheapest internet in Riverside is Earthlink with prices starting at $39.95.

Fiber internet is available in Riverside, Earthlink has 78.19% coverage.

Internet connection options in Riverside, CA

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Fiber Availability

49%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

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Cable Availability

69%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps

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DSL Availability

97%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

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Satellite Availability

99%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Internet in Riverside, CA at a glance

Internet provider averages in
Riverside, CA
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Average download speed

227 Mbps

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Average upload speed

44 Mbps

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Average latency time

14 ms

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Average cost of internet

$94/mo

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Number of internet providers

21

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

Riverside

99%

California

99%

U.S.A.

92%

Riverside Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in Riverside, CA with the average speeds they offered.

$0.41 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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