In Riverside County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 96.45% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 931 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 County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Riverside County are not shown.
Riverside County 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 Riverside County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.45% of Riverside County. 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 Riverside County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Riverside County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Riverside County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Riverside County home can get up to 931 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.14% 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 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Riverside County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Riverside County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Riverside County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Riverside County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.57% of Riverside County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.74% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.15%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.09%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Riverside County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Riverside County, along with details on where in Riverside County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Riverside County, CA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 93.82%, or 2,054,416 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Riverside County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Riverside County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riverside County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Riverside County. The fastest plan anyone in Riverside County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Riverside County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Riverside County 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 County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Riverside County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Riverside County, CA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 2.14%, or 46,840 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, and southwest Riverside County 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 Riverside County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riverside County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Riverside County. The fastest plan anyone in Riverside County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Riverside County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Riverside County 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 County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Riverside County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Riverside County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Riverside County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Riverside County compare to the rest of California?
Cable internet speeds in Riverside County are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 955 Mbps in California versus 931 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in California is 95.44% versus 96.45% in Riverside County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Riverside County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- San Bernardino County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Los Angeles County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Imperial County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ventura County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kern County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Yuma County, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- La Paz County, AZ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mohave County, AZ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Queens County, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Bernardino County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- King County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Miami-Dade County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tarrant County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Clara County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Broward County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds