In VCU there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 20.51% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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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VCU, Richmond, VA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in VCU
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 VCU are not shown.
VCU 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 VCU is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 20.51% of VCU. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in VCU above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in VCU?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in VCU.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average VCU home can get up to 940 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 940 Mbps, which 20.51% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in VCU?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in VCU you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of VCU homes.
- Cable is fastest for 21.60% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 78.40% of VCU homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in VCU, along with details on where in VCU and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in VCU, Richmond, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 20.51%, or 1,125 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northeast, south, north, northwest, central, and southwest VCU 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 VCU.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in VCU. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout VCU. The fastest plan anyone in VCU can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all VCU customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In VCU download speeds tend to be faster than 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 VCU fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in VCU is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in VCU, Richmond, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 20.51%, or 1,125 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northeast, south, north, northwest, central, and southwest VCU area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of VCU.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in VCU. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout VCU. The fastest plan anyone in VCU can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all VCU customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In VCU download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other VCU fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in VCU is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
VCU Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to VCU or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in VCU compare to the rest of Richmond?
Fiber internet speeds in VCU are much faster versus the average speeds in Richmond: 0.00 Mbps in Richmond versus 940 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Richmond is 0.00% versus 20.51% in VCU.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around VCU 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Carver-Richmond, Richmond, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- The Fan, Richmond, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Old Town Manchester, Richmond, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- The Museum District, Richmond, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Church Hill, Richmond, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Swansboro, Richmond, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Reedy Creek, Richmond, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Creighton, Richmond, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Zenith, Des Moines, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Windom, Minneapolis, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Whitehouse, Jacksonville, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Walnut, Allentown, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wesconnett, Jacksonville, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chapel Hill Village, Indianapolis, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Camden, Salisbury, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Burlingame Gate, Burlingame, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bryte, West Sacramento, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds