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*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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Riverdale internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
3510
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 100.00%
3 providers - 13.43%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Riverdale is comparable to the rest of New Jersey - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Riverdale area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Riverdale residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Riverdale, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Riverdale area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Riverdale's four internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 400 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Riverdale
The largest internet providers in Riverdale are Verizon, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Riverdale.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Riverdale residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Riverdale’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Riverdale residents.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Riverdale covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Riverdale 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 Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Riverdale, $45.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Riverdale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Riverdale's providers, 146 Mbps.
Optimum cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Riverdale covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Riverdale residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Riverdale, $45.00.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Riverdale, $0.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Riverdale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Riverdale's providers, 146 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Riverdale covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Riverdale 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Riverdale, $45.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Riverdale, $0.40.
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 Riverdale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Riverdale's providers, 146 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Riverdale?
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Riverdale with download speeds up to 400 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Riverdale. The next fastest internet provider in Riverdale is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 0.981% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Riverdale?
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Riverdale with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Riverdale, $45.00.
Is fiber internet available in Riverdale?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Riverdale, covering 0.981% of the city.
How can I lower my cable bill?
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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