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Best Internet Providers in Riverside, CT

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Top 9 Internet Service Providers in Riverside, CT

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1. AT&T

23.2% Available
Download speeds up to:
225 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 60.00/mo *
23.2% Available

2. Optimum

17.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
5 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 40.00/mo
17.3% Available

3. EarthLink

90.2% Available
Download speeds from:
200 Mbps - 2 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 59.95/mo
90.2% Available

4. Frontier

91.6% Available
Download speeds from:
200 Mbps - 5 Gbps DSL, Fiber
Prices Starting At 29.99/mo *
**Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.
91.6% Available

5. T-Mobile Home Internet

34.7% Available
Download speeds from:
72 - 245 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 60.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.
34.7% Available

6. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
100% Available

7. XNET WiFi

23.2% Available
Download speeds from:
25 - 150 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 85.00/mo
23.2% Available

8. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
100% Available

9. Always ON

12.6% Available
Download speeds up to:
25 Mbps Fixed Wireless
12.6% Available

Best Internet Providers in Riverside

When shopping for the best internet in Riverside, CT, you should start by looking at fiber options. Fiber internet is the top choice here. Frontier has excellent coverage, reaching 91.6% of the area, and offers speeds up to 200 Mbps. They have plans starting at just $29.99 per month. EarthLink Fiber is also a strong contender, with a broader coverage of 90.2% and blazing speeds up to 5 Gbps, starting at $59.95 per month.

If fiber doesn't fit your needs or isn't available at your location, Optimum provides a solid cable internet alternative. They cover a smaller area, but you can get download speeds of up to 940 Mbps with plans starting at $40 per month, which is quite competitive.

For those interested in wireless options, AT&T Internet Air and Verizon both offer 5G home internet services in Riverside. While their coverage is limited—9.8% for AT&T and 9.1% for Verizon—they can be great options if you're within their service areas, with speeds of up to 25 Mbps and 50 Mbps respectively.

Lastly, if you’re considering DSL, Frontier also offers this service in Riverside. Although the coverage is just 1.1%, it can provide speeds of up to 115 Mbps with plans starting at $64.99 per month.

No matter what your needs are, Riverside has a variety of internet options to keep you connected.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Riverside

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Cos Cob, Darien, Greenwich, Harrison, Old Greenwich, Port Chester, Purchase, Rye, Stamford, West Harrison

Average download speed in Riverside:

216 Mbps

Based on 8,722 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Riverside

  1. AT&T - 5g internet up to 225 Mbps
  2. Optimum - Fast download speeds in Riverside, most Fiber availability and most Cable availability
  3. EarthLink - Fiber up to 2000 Mbps
  4. Frontier - Budget friendly option, fast speeds and most DSL availability
  5. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 245 Mbps
  6. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  7. XNET WiFi - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps
  8. Starlink - Most internet coverage in Riverside
  9. Always ON - Fixed wireless up to 25 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in Riverside

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

An Overview of Internet Providers in Riverside By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 3%
Frontier Fiber Call For Details 92%
Frontier DSL Call For Details 1%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 23%
Optimum Fiber 8 Gbps 17%
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps 90%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 245 Mbps 35%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 8%
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 13%
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps 23%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
Frontier Fiber Call For Details 92%
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps 90%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 35%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 23%
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 3%
Optimum Fiber 5 Gbps 17%
Frontier DSL Call For Details 1%
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps 8%

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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Riverside

Internet service providers in Riverside use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 98%
Cable - 19%
DSL - 19%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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