In River Falls there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.20% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,998 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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9 Internet Service Providers in River Falls
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 River Falls are not shown.
River Falls 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
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Internet service is available in 99.20% of River Falls. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Buzz Broadband. Now you can call companies in River Falls with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in River Falls?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in River Falls.
Internet Speed Key
The average River Falls home can get up to 1,998 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 99.07% 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 River Falls.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of River Falls, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in River Falls?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in River Falls you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.07% of River Falls 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 River Falls homes.
Internet Market Health in River Falls
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the River Falls 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 River Falls based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
River Falls internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, River Falls homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, fixed wireless, and cable, 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. River Falls internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, River Falls is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in River Falls, along with details on where in River Falls and at what speeds.
Buzz Broadband Fiber in River Falls, AL
Buzz Broadband fiber coverage
About 99.07%, or 3,958 people, have Buzz Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Falls area. Buzz Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of River Falls.
Buzz Broadband fiber download speeds
Buzz Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Buzz Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from Buzz Broadband goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all River Falls customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Buzz Broadband fiber upload speeds
In River Falls download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Buzz Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Buzz Broadband is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other River Falls fiber providers. Buzz Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Falls is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in River Falls, AL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 94.89%, or 3,791 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Falls area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of River Falls.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for River Falls customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 62.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In River Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other River Falls DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 River Falls is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 62.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in River Falls, AL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 45.61%, or 1,822 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, west, central, south, east, southeast, and southwest River Falls area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of River Falls.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all River Falls customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In River Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other River Falls cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Falls is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in River Falls, AL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 72.37%, or 2,891 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Falls 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 River Falls.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls 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 River Falls customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In River Falls 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other River Falls 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 River Falls 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 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in River Falls, AL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 46.26%, or 1,848 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, central, southeast, northeast, southwest, south, and northwest River Falls area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of River Falls.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all River Falls customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In River Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other River Falls fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Falls is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in River Falls, AL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 46.26%, or 1,848 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, central, southeast, northeast, southwest, south, and northwest River Falls area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of River Falls.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all River Falls customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In River Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other River Falls fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Falls is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in River Falls, AL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 6.91%, or 276 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, southwest, and central River Falls 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 River Falls.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all River Falls customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In River Falls 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 River Falls fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Falls is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
River Falls Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to River Falls or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in River Falls compare to the rest of Alabama?
Internet speeds in River Falls are slower versus the average speeds in Alabama: 3,158 Mbps in Alabama versus 1,998 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alabama is 98.05% versus 99.20% in River Falls.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around River Falls 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
- Heath, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Libertyville, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carolina, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Red Level, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dozier, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Loango, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Searight, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
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- La Villa, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maggie Valley, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Granite Quarry, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mayo, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camden, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ekron, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds