In Riva there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,759 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Riva, MD.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Riva
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Riva are not shown.
Riva Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Riva is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 100.00% of Riva. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Riva above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Riva?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Riva.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Riva home can get up to 1,759 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 69.88% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 30.12% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Riva.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Riva, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Riva?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Riva you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Riva homes.
- Cable is fastest for 100.00% 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 Riva homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Riva, along with details on where in Riva and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Riva, MD
XFINITY cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 4,257 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Riva area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Riva.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riva. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Riva. The fastest plan anyone in Riva can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Riva customers is up to 1,759 Mbps.
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- 69.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Riva download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Riva cable providers. XFINITY 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 Riva is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 185 Mbps.
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- 69.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Riva Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Riva or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Riva compare to the rest of Maryland?
Cable internet speeds in Riva are much faster versus the average speeds in Maryland: 0.00 Mbps in Maryland versus 1,759 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Maryland is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Riva.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Riva 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
- Edgewater, MD: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Davidsonville, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Parole, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mayo, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Harwood, MD: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Annapolis, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Annapolis Neck, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Highland Beach, MD: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Crownsville, MD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Crofton, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lowellville, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lexington, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Essex, MA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Moss Landing, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Indian Rocks Beach, FL: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Indian River, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Junction City, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kittitas, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Antwerp, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Eastover, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds