Home internet in Reno, NV
112,061 households, 11.4% of them without an internet subscription: that is Reno in the latest Census. Below, what reaches a typical address here and which Reno ZIP codes our agents can check.
- 88.6% of Reno households are connected; 11.4% have no subscription (U.S. Census Bureau).
- Wired broadband: 76.2% of homes, 0.7 points below the Nevada figure.
- Call line covers 5 Reno ZIP codes: 89501, 89507, 89508, 89521, 89523.
What the Census says about Reno
| Households | Reno | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 88.6% | 94.1% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 76.2% | 76.9% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 9.7% | 13% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 6.2% | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 11.4% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
City: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table S2801 (Reno city, Nevada, 112,061 households). State: 2023 1-year estimates. US: household-weighted average of the states.
What to expect at a Reno address
In Reno itself, 76.2% of households subscribe to a wired connection, 0.7 points below the statewide 76.9%. The number says how many homes have a line, not how many could get one: most city addresses can get at least two types.
Most Reno homes have a wired option, but a fair share do not use one. If your street has only an older DSL line, a 5G home internet plan may beat it on speed; if cable is there, it is usually the stronger choice.
Phone-only households make up 9.7% of the city, 3.3 points below the statewide 13%; 11.4% have no internet subscription at all, 5.5 points above Nevada overall (5.9%).
The rest of the picture: 6.2% of Reno households use satellite (2 points below the Nevada figure of 8.2%) and 11.4% have no internet subscription at all. Those 12,775 unconnected homes are the group most likely to benefit from a plan check and from the federal Lifeline discount.
Check a Reno ZIP code
Our call line covers 5 ZIP codes in Reno: 89501, 89507, 89508, 89521, 89523. Enter yours below to confirm, then one call checks every line at your street address. That is 62.5% of all the Nevada ZIP codes on our list and the 1st largest group of any Nevada city.
5 Reno ZIP codes are on the call list.
Getting set up in Reno
- Check the ZIP on this page, then call with the full address.
- If two wired lines reach the house, take the one with faster upload unless the price gap is large.
- Read the plan's broadband label before you agree; the label guide shows the fields that matter.
- Renting an apartment? The one-provider apartment guide covers what to do when the building limits your choice.
Statewide figures and the full list of covered Nevada cities are on the Nevada page.
Common questions
How many homes in Reno have no internet?
11.4% of Reno households had no internet subscription in the 2023 five-year Census estimate, against 5.9% for Nevada and 7.8% nationally. Another 9.7% rely on a phone plan alone.
What is the fastest internet in Reno?
Fiber where it has been built, then cable. Fiber is the only type with upload as fast as download. Which one reaches you depends on the block, so check the address rather than the ZIP alone.
Which Reno ZIP codes does the call line cover?
5 of them: 89501, 89507, 89508, 89521, 89523. The ZIP box on this page confirms yours in one step; a covered ZIP keeps the call button active.