In Riverside there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 999 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.
4 Internet Service Providers in Riverside
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Riverside 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 Riverside is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.87% of Riverside. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Riverside above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Riverside.
How fast are internet speeds in Riverside?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Riverside.
Internet Speed Key
The average Riverside home can get up to 999 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.72% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Riverside.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Riverside, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Riverside?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Riverside you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 52.84% of Riverside homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.88% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Riverside homes.
Internet Market Health in Riverside
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Riverside internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Riverside based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Riverside internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Riverside homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Riverside internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Riverside is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Riverside, along with details on where in Riverside and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Riverside, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.72%, or 8,960 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Riverside area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Riverside.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riverside. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Riverside. The fastest plan anyone in Riverside can order from XFINITY 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
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Riverside download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Riverside cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Riverside is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Riverside, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 97.51%, or 8,761 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Riverside area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Riverside.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riverside. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Riverside. The fastest plan anyone in Riverside can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Riverside customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 38.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Riverside download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Riverside DSL providers. AT&T offers 7 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 Riverside is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 51.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Riverside, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 52.84%, or 4,748 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, north, southwest, west, central, and south Riverside area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Riverside.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riverside. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Riverside. The fastest plan anyone in Riverside can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Riverside customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Riverside download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Riverside fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Riverside is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Riverside, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 74.65%, or 6,707 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Riverside area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Riverside.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riverside. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Riverside. The fastest plan anyone in Riverside can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Riverside customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Riverside download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Riverside fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Riverside is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Riverside Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Riverside or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Riverside compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Riverside are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 933 Mbps in Illinois versus 999 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.73% versus 99.87% in Riverside.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Riverside are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- North Riverside, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lyons, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Berwyn, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stickney, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forest View, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brookfield, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McCook, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hines, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Broadview, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Grange Park, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Palm Beach, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elmendorf, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Terrace, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chadds Ford, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Benton City, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Skidaway Island, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jasper, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Malverne, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodbine, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds