In Riverside there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 99.34% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 8,000 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 Fiber internet providers in Riverside, CT.
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Riverside, CT 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 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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Riverside is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.34% of Riverside. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Riverside above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Riverside?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Riverside.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Riverside home can get up to 8,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 99.34% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Riverside?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Riverside you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.34% of Riverside homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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.
Fiber 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.
Optimum Fiber in Riverside, CT
Optimum fiber coverage
About 99.34%, or 8,785 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Riverside area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Riverside.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riverside. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Riverside. The fastest plan anyone in Riverside can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Riverside customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Riverside download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Riverside fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Riverside is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Riverside, CT
Frontier fiber coverage
About 96.04%, or 8,493 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Riverside area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Riverside.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riverside. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Riverside. The fastest plan anyone in Riverside can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Riverside customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Riverside download speeds tend to be equal to 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 no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Riverside is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Riverside, CT
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 5.74%, or 508 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest 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 Riverside.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riverside. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Riverside. The fastest plan anyone in Riverside can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Riverside customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Riverside download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Riverside fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Riverside is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Riverside, CT
Verizon fiber coverage
About 5.74%, or 508 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Riverside area. Verizon 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.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riverside. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Riverside. The fastest plan anyone in Riverside can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Riverside customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Riverside download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Riverside fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Riverside is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Riverside Fiber 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 fiber internet in Riverside compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Fiber internet speeds in Riverside are much faster versus the average speeds in Connecticut: 0.00 Mbps in Connecticut versus 8,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Connecticut is 0.00% versus 99.34% in Riverside.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 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
- Old Greenwich, CT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cos Cob, CT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stamford, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwich, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Port Chester, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rye Brook, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Darien, CT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Purchase, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rye, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harrison, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Prospect, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pompton Plains, NJ: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Poplarville, MS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Port Jefferson, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Port Richey, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Portland, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Poteet, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Prairie Grove, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Prairie View, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Presque Isle, ME: less fiber coverage, slower speeds