In Richardson there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 86.94% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,198 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.
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Richardson, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Richardson
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 Richardson are not shown.
Richardson Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Richardson is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 86.94% of Richardson. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Star Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Richardson above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Richardson?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Richardson.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Richardson home can get up to 1,198 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 17.19% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 69.75% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Richardson.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Richardson, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Richardson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Richardson you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.94% of Richardson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.93% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.12%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Richardson homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Richardson, along with details on where in Richardson and at what speeds.
Star Communications Fiber in Richardson, NC
Star Communications fiber coverage
About 86.94%, or 526 people, have Star Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, east, south, west, and southeast Richardson area. Star Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Richardson.
Star Communications fiber download speeds
Star Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richardson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Star Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Richardson can order from Star Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Richardson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Star Communications fiber upload speeds
In Richardson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Star Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Star Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Richardson fiber providers. Star Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richardson is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Richardson, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 17.19%, or 104 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Richardson area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Richardson.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richardson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Richardson can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Richardson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Richardson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richardson fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richardson is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Richardson Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Richardson or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Richardson compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Richardson are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,198 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 86.94% in Richardson.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Richardson are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Bladenboro, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Butters, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Abbottsburg, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dublin, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Evergreen, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hestertown, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wootens Crossroads, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boardman, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clarkton, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Elizabethtown, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Leisure, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Whitt, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wilburn, AR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wilcox, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Yeaddiss, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Yelvington, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Letcher, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Youngs, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lemon Grove, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Whitewater, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds