In the Riverside metro area there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 95.91% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 935 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Riverside
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Riverside metro area are not shown.
Riverside Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Riverside metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 95.91% of the Riverside metro area. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in the Riverside metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Riverside metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Riverside metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Riverside home can get up to 935 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.13% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 20 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Riverside metro area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of the Riverside metro area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Riverside metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Riverside metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.73% of Riverside homes.
- Cable is fastest for 79.39% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.19%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.37%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Riverside homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Riverside metro area, along with details on where in the Riverside metro area and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Riverside, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 94.51%, or 3,992,956 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Riverside area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Riverside metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Riverside metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Riverside metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Riverside metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 400 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Riverside customers is up to 940 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Riverside metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Riverside cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Riverside metro area is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Riverside, CA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 1.11%, or 47,040 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and northwest Riverside area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Riverside metro area.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Riverside metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Riverside metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Riverside metro area can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Riverside customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In the Riverside metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Riverside cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Riverside metro area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Riverside Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Riverside metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Riverside metro area compare to the rest of California?
Cable internet speeds in the Riverside metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 955 Mbps in California versus 935 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in California is 95.44% versus 95.91% in the Riverside metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Riverside metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Grand Terrace, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colton, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Crestmore Heights, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bloomington, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Loma Linda, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rubidoux, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rialto, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Bernardino, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fontana, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Detroit Metro, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Seattle Metro, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Minneapolis Metro, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Atlanta Metro, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Metro, DC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego Metro, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Denver Metro, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds