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In the Richmond area there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 95.16% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 179 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, VA.
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Richmond, VA Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless 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 the Richmond area are not shown.
Richmond Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Richmond area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 95.16% of the Richmond area. 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 the Richmond area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in the Richmond area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the Richmond area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Richmond home can get up to 179 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.76% 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 the Richmond area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Richmond area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in the Richmond area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Richmond area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 8.21% of Richmond homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.03% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.30% of Richmond homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Richmond area, along with details on where in the Richmond area and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richmond, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.85%, or 1,194,119 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Richmond area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Richmond area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Richmond area. The fastest plan anyone in the Richmond area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 62.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Richmond area 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Richmond fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 the Richmond area 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Richmond, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 78.99%, or 1,038,235 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 much of the Richmond area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Richmond area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Richmond area. The fastest plan anyone in the Richmond area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Richmond area 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 fixed wireless 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 the Richmond area 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 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Richmond, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 78.99%, or 1,038,235 people, have AT&T fixed wireless 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 much of the Richmond area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Richmond area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Richmond area. The fastest plan anyone in the Richmond area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Richmond area 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 fixed wireless 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 the Richmond area 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 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Richmond, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 37.56%, or 493,761 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Richmond area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Richmond area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Richmond area. The fastest plan anyone in the Richmond area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 351 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Richmond area 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 fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 the Richmond area is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 24 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 92.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
Richmond Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Richmond area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in the Richmond area compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the Richmond area are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 179 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 95.16% in the Richmond area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Richmond area 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 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
- Henrico, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Manchester, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Lakeside, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bon Air, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- East Highland Park, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Montrose, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Tuckahoe, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Laurel, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Chamberlayne, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bensley, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Memphis, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Louisville, KY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- New Orleans, LA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Raleigh, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake City, UT: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma City, OK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford, CT: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Birmingham, AL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Buffalo, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia Beach, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds