Best Internet Providers in Moreno Valley, California
Our Experts
What is the best internet provider in Moreno Valley, California?
Frontier Fiber is the best internet service provider in Moreno Valley. It has the fastest and cheapest plans in the city and is the only fiber provider, meaning it’s the only provider with symmetrical upload and download speeds. Prices may increase significantly after the first year, but Frontier doesn’t disclose how much.
If you can’t get Frontier’s fiber service at your address, Spectrum is a great backup option. It’s available almost everywhere in the city, and you’ll get great speeds for the price. Wireless internet is another alternative worth considering. T-Mobile and Verizon offer service in Moreno Valley, and you can get great discounts for bundling with an eligible cellphone plan.
Our methodology
CNET considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet service in Moreno Valley across several categories. Our evaluation includes referencing a proprietary database built over years of reviewing internet services. We validate that against provider information by spot-checking local addresses for service availability. We also do a close read of providers' terms and conditions and, when needed, will call ISPs to verify the details.
Despite our efforts to find the most recent and accurate information, our process has some limitations you should know about. Pricing and speed data are variable: Certain addresses may qualify for different service tiers, and monthly costs may vary, even within a city. The best way to identify your particular options is to plug your address into a provider's website.
Also, the prices, speed and other information listed above and in the provider cards below may differ from what we found in our research. The cards display the full range of a provider's pricing and speed across the US, according to our database of plan information provided directly by ISPs, while the text is specific to what's available in Moreno Valley. The prices referenced within this article's text come from our research and include applicable discounts for setting up automatic payments each month -- a standard industry offering. Other discounts and promotions might also be available for things like signing a term contract or bundling with multiple services.
To learn more about how we review internet providers, visit our full methodology page.
Best internet in Moreno Valley, California
Frontier Fiber
Best internet provider in Moreno Valley, CA
Our take - When fiber internet is available, it’s usually your best bet and Moreno Valley is no different. Frontier Fiber has both the fastest and cheapest internet plans in the city, and because it uses a fiber-to-the-home network, it’s the only provider with symmetrical upload and download speeds -- essential for online gamers and remote workers. The downside is that the price is only guaranteed for a year; it could increase significantly after that.
Spectrum
Broadest coverage in Moreno Valley, CA
Our take - Spectrum’s cable internet plans are ubiquitous in Moreno Valley -- available to 96% of homes, according to the latest FCC data. You’ll get good speeds for the price -- at least for the first year or two. After the promotional pricing expires, your bill will increase by $45 to $55 monthly. That’s a big reason Spectrum has below-average customer satisfaction scores from both J.D. Power and the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
T-Mobile Home Internet
Best fixed wireless in Moreno Valley, CA
Our take - Wireless internet is a good alternative if you can’t get Frontier Fiber and don’t want to deal with Spectrum’s price increases. T-Mobile and Verizon both have wireless internet plans in Moreno Valley and if you already have a cellphone plan with one of them, that’s the one you should go with -- both offer terrific bundling discounts. That said, wireless internet speeds top out around 300Mbps, so it’s best for smaller households that don’t connect many devices simultaneously.
Moreno Valley internet providers compared
| Provider | Internet technology | Monthly price range | Speed range | Monthly equipment costs | Data cap | Contract | CNET review score |
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Frontier Fiber Read full review | Fiber | $30-$130 | 200-5,000Mbps | None | None | None | 6.3 |
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Spectrum Read full review | Cable | $40-$60 | 300-1,000Mbps | $7 (optional) | None | None | 7.2 |
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Starlink Read full review | Satellite | $120 | 25-220Mbps | $599 upfront | None | None | 6.5 |
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T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | Fixed wireless | $60 ($40-$50 with mobile plans) | 72-245Mbps | None | None | None | 7.4 |
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Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | Fixed wireless | $50-$70 ($35-$45 for eligible Verizon Wireless customers) | 100-300Mbps | None | None | None | 7.2 |
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What’s the cheapest internet plan in Moreno Valley?
| Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Frontier Fiber 200 Read full review | $30 | 200Mbps | None |
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Frontier Fiber 500 Read full review | $45 | 500Mbps | None |
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Spectrum Internet Read full review | $40 | 300Mbps | $7 (optional) |
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Spectrum Internet Ultra Read full review | $50 | 500Mbps | $7 (optional) |
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Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) | 100Mbps | None |
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T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $60 ($40 with eligible mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None |
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
How to find internet deals and promotions in Moreno Valley
The best internet deals and top promotions in Moreno Valley depend on what discounts are available during a given time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
Moreno Valley internet providers, such as Frontier Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet and Verizon 5G Home Internet, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, including Spectrum and Starlink, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Fastest internet plans in Moreno Valley
| Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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Frontier Fiber 5 Gig Read full review | $130 | 5,000Mbps | 5,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
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Frontier Fiber 2 Gig Read full review | $100 | 2,000Mbps | 2,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
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Frontier Fiber 1 Gig Read full review | $65 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
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Spectrum Internet Gig Read full review | $60 | 1,000Mbps | 35Mbps | None | Cable |
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What’s a good internet speed?
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
- 0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics -- browsing the internet, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
- 5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
- 40 to 100Mbps should give one user sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming.
- 100 to 500Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and online gaming.
- 500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more users to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.
How CNET chose the best internet providers in Moreno Valley
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
- Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
- Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying?
- Are customers happy with their service?
While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers that come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
Internet providers in Moreno Valley FAQs
What is the best internet service provider in Moreno Valley?
Frontier Fiber is the best internet service provider in Moreno Valley, offering the fastest speeds and lowest prices of any provider in the city.
Is fiber internet available in Moreno Valley?
Yes, fiber internet is available to 60% of Moreno Valley households, according to FCC data. Frontier is the only fiber provider in the city.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Moreno Valley?
Frontier Fiber is the cheapest internet provider in Moreno Valley, offering plans that start at just $30 per month.
Which internet provider in Moreno Valley offers the fastest plan?
Frontier Fiber offers the fastest internet plan in Moreno Valley, with upload and download speeds up to 5,000Mbps.
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