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In Richmond County there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 95.88% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 188 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Richmond County, VA.
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Richmond County, VA Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Richmond County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 95.88% of Richmond County. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Richmond County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Richmond County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Richmond County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Richmond County home can get up to 188 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 300 Mbps, which 51.45% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 25.18% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Richmond County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Richmond County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless 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, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.81% of Richmond County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.28% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.35%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.56% of Richmond County homes.
Fixed Wireless 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.
Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless in Richmond County, VA
Virginia Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 88.80%, or 7,924 people, have Virginia Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Richmond County area. Virginia Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Richmond County.
Virginia Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Virginia Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Virginia Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from Virginia Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Richmond County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 54.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Virginia Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Virginia Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Virginia Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Richmond County fixed wireless providers. Virginia Broadband 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 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Virginia Broadband customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 54.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richmond County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 77.36%, or 6,903 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Richmond County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Richmond County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Richmond County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 8.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Richmond County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 4.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Richmond County, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 51.45%, or 4,591 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Richmond County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Richmond County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Richmond County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richmond County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Richmond County, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 38.79%, or 3,461 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, central, northwest, north, south, and northeast Richmond County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Richmond County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Richmond County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 28.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Richmond County fixed wireless 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Richmond County, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 38.79%, or 3,461 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, central, northwest, north, south, and northeast Richmond County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Richmond County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Richmond County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 28.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Richmond County fixed wireless 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 7.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Richmond County Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Richmond County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Richmond County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 188 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 95.88% in Richmond County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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
- Essex County, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Northumberland County, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Caroline County, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Louisa County, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fluvanna County, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Charlottesville City, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Albemarle County, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Nelson County, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Waynesboro City, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bath County, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Nemaha County, NE: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Noble County, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Niobrara County, WY: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Nicholas County, KY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, IN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, AR: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Nevada County, AR: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ness County, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Neosho County, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds