In Richmond County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 34.66% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,901 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 County, NC.
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Richmond County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Richmond County
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 County are not shown.
Richmond County 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 County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 34.66% of Richmond County. 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 Richmond County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Richmond County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Richmond County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Richmond County home can get up to 1,901 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 7.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 26.49% 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 County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Richmond County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Richmond County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Richmond County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.66% of Richmond County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 62.65% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.34%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Richmond County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Richmond County, along with details on where in Richmond County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Richmond County, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 22.98%, or 9,870 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, east, northwest, and south Richmond County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Richmond County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Richmond County customers is up to 2,337 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 66.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Richmond County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Richmond County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond County 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 2,337 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 66.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Richmond County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 22.98%, or 9,870 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, east, northwest, and south Richmond County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Richmond County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Richmond County customers is up to 2,337 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 66.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Richmond County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Richmond County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond County 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 2,337 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 66.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Richmond County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 10.90%, or 4,680 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, southwest, southeast, west, south, and central Richmond County 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 Richmond County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Richmond County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Richmond County 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 the slowest compared to other Richmond County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 404 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fiber in Richmond County, NC
River Street fiber coverage
About 4.78%, or 2,052 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Richmond County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Richmond County.
River Street Networks fiber download speeds
River Street is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, River Street fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from River Street goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Richmond County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fiber upload speeds
In Richmond County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for River Street fiber. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Richmond County fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Richmond County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Richmond County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Richmond County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Richmond County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 1,901 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 34.66% in Richmond County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Richmond County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Anson County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hoke County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lancaster County, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- York County, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sampson County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Duplin County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spartanburg County, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Campbell County, WY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cherokee County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cherokee County, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chenango County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Charlottesville City, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chambers County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cerro Gordo County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cass County, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Carter County, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, NH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds