In Richmond there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 95.34% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 9,033 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 Richmond, CA.
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Richmond, CA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Richmond
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 Richmond are not shown.
Richmond 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 Richmond is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 95.34% of Richmond. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Sonic. Call one of the companies with service in Richmond above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Richmond?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Richmond.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Richmond home can get up to 9,033 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 78.10% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.49% 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 Richmond.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Richmond, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Richmond?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Richmond you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 93.85% of Richmond homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.55% 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 Richmond homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Richmond, along with details on where in Richmond and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Richmond, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 92.71%, or 80,929 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Richmond.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 4,816 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Richmond fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Richmond is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,816 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Richmond, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 92.71%, or 80,929 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Richmond.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 4,816 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Richmond fiber providers. AT&T 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 Richmond is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,816 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sonic Fiber in Richmond, CA
Sonic fiber coverage
About 78.10%, or 68,176 people, have Sonic fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. Sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Richmond.
Sonic fiber download speeds
Sonic is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sonic fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Sonic goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Sonic fiber upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sonic fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sonic is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richmond fiber providers. Sonic offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Richmond Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Richmond or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Richmond compare to the rest of California?
Fiber internet speeds in Richmond are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 9,033 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in California is 0.00% versus 95.34% in Richmond.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Richmond 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
- North Richmond, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- El Cerrito, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Pablo, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- El Sobrante, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Albany, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pinole, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Berkeley, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hercules, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Orinda Village, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Emeryville, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Medford, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mechanicsburg, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Memphis, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Melbourne, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Merced, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Meridian, ID: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Metairie, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mesquite, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Modesto, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mission, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds