Shop the best Riverdale internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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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 $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 179 Mbps | 28 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 336 Mbps | 243 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users 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.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Riverdale, $56.24.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Riverdale, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 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, 151 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Riverdale, $56.24.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Riverdale, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 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, 151 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Riverdale, $56.24.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Riverdale, $0.24.
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, 151 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Riverdale with download speeds up to 1,000 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 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Riverdale with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Riverdale, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Riverdale, covering 0.981% of the city.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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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