In the Riverside area there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 71.61% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 6,317 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.
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Riverside, CA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Riverside
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 the Riverside area are not shown.
Riverside Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Riverside area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 71.61% of the Riverside area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in the Riverside area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Riverside area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Riverside area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Riverside home can get up to 6,317 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 the Riverside area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of the Riverside area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Riverside area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Riverside area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 71.60% of Riverside homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.73% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.14%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.39% of Riverside homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Riverside area, along with details on where in the Riverside area and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Riverside, CA
Frontier fiber coverage
About 60.79%, or 2,796,191 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and east Riverside area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Riverside area.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Riverside area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout the Riverside area. The fastest plan anyone in the Riverside area can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Riverside customers is up to 6,722 Mbps.
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- 89.4% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 4,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Riverside area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Riverside fiber providers. Frontier 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 the Riverside area is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,722 Mbps.
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- 89.4% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 4,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Riverside, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 9.76%, or 449,094 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Riverside area. EarthLink 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 area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Riverside area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Riverside area. The fastest plan anyone in the Riverside area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Riverside customers is up to 4,280 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Riverside area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Riverside fiber providers. EarthLink 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 area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,280 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Riverside, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 9.76%, or 449,094 people, have AT&T fiber 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 a very small piece of the Riverside area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Riverside area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Riverside area. The fastest plan anyone in the Riverside area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Riverside customers is up to 4,280 Mbps.
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- 82.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Riverside area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Riverside fiber providers. AT&T 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 area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,280 Mbps.
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- 82.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Riverside, CA
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.53%, or 70,349 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, southwest, southeast, and south Riverside area. Spectrum 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 area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Riverside area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Riverside area. The fastest plan anyone in the Riverside area can order from Spectrum 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
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Riverside area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Riverside fiber 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 area is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 217 Mbps.
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- 39.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 61.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Riverside Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Riverside area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Riverside area compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in the Riverside area are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 6,317 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in California is 0.00% versus 71.61% in the Riverside area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Riverside area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Rubidoux, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pedley, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Woodcrest, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Crestmore Heights, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Avon, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mira Loma, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Mathews, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Terrace, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomington, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Norco, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Seattle, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Minneapolis, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Denver, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Atlanta, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds