In Richardson there are 4 residential internet providers covering 96.34% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Richardson
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 Richardson are not shown.
Richardson 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
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Internet service is available in 96.34% of Richardson. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Rock Island Communication. Now you can call companies in Richardson with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Richardson?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Richardson.
Internet Speed Key
The average Richardson home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 96.34% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Richardson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Richardson you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.34% of Richardson homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 3.66% of Richardson homes.
Internet Market Health in Richardson
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Richardson internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Richardson based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Richardson internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Richardson homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Richardson internet customers who want faster speeds have 2 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Richardson badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Richardson, along with details on where in Richardson and at what speeds.
Rock Island Communication Fiber in Richardson, WA
Rock Island Communication fiber coverage
About 96.34%, or 184 people, have Rock Island Communication fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richardson area. Rock Island Communication is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Richardson.
Rock Island Communication fiber download speeds
Rock Island Communication is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richardson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Rock Island Communication fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Richardson can order from Rock Island Communication goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Richardson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Rock Island Communication fiber upload speeds
In Richardson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Rock Island Communication fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Rock Island Communication is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richardson fiber providers. Rock Island Communication offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richardson is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Richardson, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 96.34%, or 184 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richardson area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Richardson.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richardson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richardson. The fastest plan anyone in Richardson can order from Centurylink goes up to 40 Mbps, and all Richardson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Richardson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richardson DSL providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richardson is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Richardson Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Richardson or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Richardson compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in Richardson are slower versus the average speeds in Washington: 2,720 Mbps in Washington versus 2,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Washington is 98.85% versus 96.34% in Richardson.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Richardson are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Lopez Island, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lopez, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Decatur, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Port Stanley, WA: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Blakely Island, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shaw Island, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dewey, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Friday Harbor, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anacortes, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orcas, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Nicut, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ridgeton, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Requa, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Osborn, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Uniontown, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Elmore, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Bush, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Noodle, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nirvana, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ringo, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds