In Richardson there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 82.62% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,666 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 Fiber internet providers in Richardson, TX.
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Richardson, TX 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Richardson is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 82.62% of Richardson. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. 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.
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The average Richardson home can get up to 4,666 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 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 northwest parts of Richardson, and slower in the central 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 82.10% of Richardson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.96% 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 6.25% 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.
EarthLink Fiber in Richardson, TX
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 79.86%, or 104,279 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richardson area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Richardson.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richardson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Richardson can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richardson customers is up to 4,569 Mbps.
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- 89.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Richardson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Richardson fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Richardson is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,569 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Richardson, TX
AT&T fiber coverage
About 79.86%, or 104,279 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richardson area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Richardson.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richardson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Richardson can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richardson customers is up to 4,569 Mbps.
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- 89.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Richardson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Richardson fiber providers. AT&T 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 Richardson is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,569 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Richardson, TX
Frontier fiber coverage
About 2.91%, or 3,800 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, east, and southeast Richardson area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Richardson.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richardson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Richardson can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Richardson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Richardson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richardson fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richardson is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Richardson, TX
Hotwire Communications fiber coverage
About 1.47%, or 1,914 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northeast, southwest, east, south, and north Richardson area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Richardson.
Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds
Hotwire Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richardson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Richardson can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richardson customers is up to 4,321 Mbps.
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- 19.6% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 29.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds
In Richardson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Richardson fiber providers. Hotwire Communications 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 Richardson is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2,500 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 4,321 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.6% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 29.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Richardson, TX
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.29%, or 1,680 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, central, and northwest Richardson area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Richardson.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richardson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Richardson can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Richardson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Richardson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Richardson fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 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 Richardson is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 964 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 500.0 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 Texas?
Fiber internet speeds in Richardson are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 4,666 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 82.62% 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
- Plano, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Garland, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Addison, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Murphy, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sachse, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Parker, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- University Park, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Farmers Branch, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Carrollton, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wylie, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Monroe, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Milwaukee, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mooresville, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Midlothian, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Minneapolis, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Missouri City, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Morgantown, WV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Missoula, MT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Miramar, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds