*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.59%
2 providers - 97.45%
3 providers - 6.66%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Riverside is comparable to the rest of Illinois - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Riverside area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Riverside residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 55% of those living in Riverside.
There are four internet providers serving the Riverside area, and 97.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Riverside's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Riverside are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Riverside.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Riverside residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Riverside’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Riverside residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Riverside covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Riverside to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Riverside, $54.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Riverside, $2.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Riverside. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Riverside's providers, 278 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Riverside covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Riverside residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Riverside, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Riverside, $2.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Riverside. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Riverside's providers, 278 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Riverside covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Riverside where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Riverside, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Riverside, $2.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Riverside. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Riverside's providers, 278 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Riverside with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Riverside. The next fastest internet provider in Riverside is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Riverside with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Riverside, $54.99.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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