Reno, Nevada skyline and neighborhoods served by U-wifi home internet

Fast home internet in
Reno, NV

U-wifi now live in Reno, NV

U-wifi brings unlimited home internet to Reno with no data caps, no contracts, and no installer. Plug in your gateway and connect across the Biggest Little City.

Residential internet

$55 /mo

or FREE

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The U-wifi difference

Why U-wifi is a reliable choice in Reno

Unlimited data

Unlimited data

No caps. No throttling. Just pure, unadulterated bandwidth for all your devices.

Reno-wide coverage

Reno-wide coverage

From the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts to the National Automobile Museum, our smart gateways connect to the strongest tower available across Reno.

Zero contracts

Zero contracts

Freedom means no long-term commitments. Cancel anytime without hidden fees or penalties.

Coverage by area

Neighborhoods we cover in Reno

  • 01

    Reno Arch

    The downtown heart of the Biggest Little City, packed with casinos, hotels, and foot traffic. A plug-and-play gateway works in apartments and older buildings where wired service can be slow to install.

  • 02

    Greater Nevada Field

    Home to minor league baseball and surrounded by newer development east of downtown. Streets here were built out fast, and tower-based internet keeps pace with construction.

  • 03

    University of Nevada at Reno

    The state's flagship campus draws students who need internet the day they move in. No installer appointment means you plug in and start streaming right away.

  • 04

    Sparks

    The neighboring city shares the Truckee Meadows valley with Reno. U-wifi covers both downtowns and the residential streets in between with the same unlimited plan.

Reno, Nevada skyline and neighborhoods served by U-wifi home internet

Internet that moves with U

Moving to Reno? Set up wifi before you arrive

Order your gateway before you move. It arrives ready to connect, with no drilling or installation appointment.

FAQ

Common questions about internet in Reno

How much does home internet cost in Reno?

U-wifi Home Unlimited is $55 a month anywhere we're live in Reno, whether you're in Reno Arch, Greater Nevada Field or out by Sparks. The next-gen gateway, two-day shipping and your first 30 days are free, and there's no contract. Or pay nothing at all with FreeU: watch ads you choose in the U-wifi app and earn credit toward your bill.

How does free internet in Reno work?

Every U-wifi customer in Reno can switch on FreeU inside the U-wifi app. Our Choice Advertising model lets you pick the ads you see, and watching them earns credit against your monthly service. Watch enough and the $55 is covered. Keep watching past that and you earn U-Bonus points toward merchandise in the U-store. Same gateway, same unlimited data, same speeds.

How fast is U-wifi internet in Reno?

Wired speeds in Reno vary widely by neighborhood and street, with older areas downtown seeing different service than newer subdivisions. Tower-based speeds depend on your distance from the nearest cell site and the carrier signal strength at your address. U-wifi doesn't tie you to one network. Our gateway picks the strongest 5G signal at your address across the major national carriers and switches if a better one appears, so you get the best speed available in your part of Reno at any given hour. For the best signal, put the gateway near a window on the highest floor, facing the nearest tower.

Does extreme heat or wildfire smoke affect my internet service in Reno?

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke are the main risks in Reno, sitting in the High Eastern Sierra foothills. Because U-wifi runs on multiple carrier networks instead of a single cable line, if one tower goes down your gateway shifts to the next available one. During a major wildfire or heat event, service depends on carrier tower power and whether smoke or fire has damaged infrastructure, but you're not waiting on a single provider to send a truck.

Can I get U-wifi in an apartment in Reno?

Yes. Apartment buildings around the Reno Arch downtown and near the University of Nevada at Reno often have limited wired options or slow install times. The gateway plugs into any outlet and works best near a window. No drilling, no antennas on the roof and nothing to remove when you move out. The gateway's wifi covers a typical 2,500 square foot home and supports up to 256 devices, so a one-bedroom or a shared house is fine.

How do I set up U-wifi in Reno?

Enter your Reno address to confirm coverage, order, and the gateway arrives within two days. Plug it in, find the U-wifi network on your phone or laptop, and enter the password printed on the bottom of the gateway. That's the whole install. No technician, no appointment window, and your first 30 days are a free trial.

What happens if I move within Reno?

Pack the gateway, plug it in at the new address and connect as usual. Then sign in to your U-wifi account and update your address. Nothing to return, nothing to reschedule, and the price stays the same.

What areas near Reno does U-wifi serve?

U-wifi is live across Reno and in Sparks and Carson City. Enter your address to confirm availability at your home. If you're on the edge of coverage, the gateway also supports an external antenna for weaker 5G areas.

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