In Richard there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 63.38% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 39 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Richard, LA.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Richard
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Richard are not shown.
Richard Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Richard is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 63.38% of Richard. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Richard above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Richard?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Richard.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Richard home can get up to 39 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 5.05% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 37.88% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Richard.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Richard, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Richard?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Richard you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.70% of Richard homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.30% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Richard homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Richard, along with details on where in Richard and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Richard, LA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 63.38%, or 251 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, north, southeast, west, northeast, and south Richard area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Richard.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richard. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Richard. The fastest plan anyone in Richard can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richard customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 8.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 29.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 59.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Richard download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richard DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richard is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.
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- 37.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 59.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Richard DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Richard or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Richard compare to the rest of Louisiana?
DSL internet speeds in Richard are much faster versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 0.00 Mbps in Louisiana versus 39 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Louisiana is 0.00% versus 63.38% in Richard.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Richard are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
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- Church Point, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Eunice, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Higginbotham, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maxie, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chataignier, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Mount Zion, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Mount Pleasant, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Sellersville, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shacklett, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shady Hills, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds