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In Riverhead there are 2 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 95.51% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 161 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Riverhead, NY.
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Riverhead, NY Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Riverhead
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 Riverhead are not shown.
Riverhead 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 Riverhead is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 95.51% of Riverhead. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Riverhead above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Riverhead?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Riverhead.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Riverhead home can get up to 161 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 41.04% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 31.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Riverhead.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Riverhead, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Riverhead?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Riverhead you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 93.95% of Riverhead homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.84% 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 2.03% of Riverhead homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Riverhead, along with details on where in Riverhead and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Riverhead, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.72%, or 27,882 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Riverhead area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Riverhead.
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 Riverhead. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Riverhead. The fastest plan anyone in Riverhead can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Riverhead customers is up to 62 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Riverhead download speeds tend to be faster than 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 slowest compared to other Riverhead fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Riverhead is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 49.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Riverhead, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 41.04%, or 12,477 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, northwest, northeast, west, central, southwest, and north Riverhead area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Riverhead.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Riverhead. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Riverhead. The fastest plan anyone in Riverhead can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Riverhead customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Riverhead download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Riverhead fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Riverhead is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Riverhead Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Riverhead or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Riverhead compare to the rest of New York?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Riverhead are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 161 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 95.51% in Riverhead.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Riverhead are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless 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
- Northampton, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Jamesport, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Calverton, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Flanders, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Laurel, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- East Quogue, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Westhampton, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Westhampton Beach, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Mattituck, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Quogue, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Algonquin, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Selma, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Seymour, IN: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Shaker Heights, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Shenandoah, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Shepherdsville, KY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Southgate, MI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Stafford, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Suisun City, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Superior, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds