In Richmond there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.94% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 8,689 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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11 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 Richmond are not shown.
Richmond 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 99.94% of Richmond. 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 Sonic. Now you can call companies in Richmond with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Richmond?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Richmond.
Internet Speed Key
The average Richmond home can get up to 8,689 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 78.10% 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Richmond.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Richmond, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Richmond?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Richmond you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 93.85% of Richmond homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.55% 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 less than 1% of Richmond homes.
Internet Market Health in Richmond
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Richmond 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 Richmond based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 9.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 9.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Richmond internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Richmond homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, 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 worse. Richmond internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 12 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, Richmond is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Richmond, along with details on where in Richmond and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Richmond, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.40%, or 86,768 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Richmond.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 1,582 Mbps.
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- 47.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 52.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richmond cable providers. XFINITY 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 Richmond is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 138 Mbps.
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- 47.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 52.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Richmond, CA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 92.71%, or 80,929 people, have EarthLink fiber 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 most of Richmond.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 4,816 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Richmond fiber 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 Richmond 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 4,816 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Richmond, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 92.71%, or 80,929 people, have AT&T fiber 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 most of Richmond.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 4,816 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Richmond fiber 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 Richmond 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 4,816 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sonic Fiber in Richmond, CA
Sonic fiber coverage
About 78.10%, or 68,176 people, have Sonic fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. Sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Richmond.
Sonic fiber download speeds
Sonic is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sonic fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Sonic goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Sonic fiber upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sonic fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sonic is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richmond fiber providers. Sonic offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Richmond, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 73.07%, or 63,786 people, have AT&T DSL 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 Richmond.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 73 Mbps.
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- 50.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Richmond DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Richmond is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Richmond, CA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 73.07%, or 63,786 people, have EarthLink DSL 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 Richmond.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 73 Mbps.
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- 50.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Richmond DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Richmond is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sail Internet DSL in Richmond, CA
Sail Internet DSL coverage
About 1.04%, or 904 people, have Sail Internet DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Richmond area. Sail Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Richmond.
Sail Internet DSL download speeds
Sail Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Sail Internet DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Sail Internet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sail Internet DSL upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sail Internet DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Sail Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richmond DSL providers. Sail Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Richmond, CA
Unwired fixed wireless coverage
About 99.94%, or 87,240 people, have Unwired fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. Unwired is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Richmond.
Unwired fixed wireless download speeds
Unwired is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Unwired fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Unwired goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Unwired fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Unwired fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Unwired is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Richmond fixed wireless providers. Unwired offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richmond, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.44%, or 81,565 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 Richmond.
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 Richmond. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond 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 65 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond 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 below 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 Richmond 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Richmond, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 60.90%, or 53,160 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 a majority of Richmond.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond 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 below average compared to other Richmond fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Richmond, CA
Etheric Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 52.21%, or 45,578 people, have Etheric Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. Etheric Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Richmond.
Etheric Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Etheric Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Etheric Networks fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Etheric Networks goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Etheric Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Etheric Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richmond fixed wireless providers. Etheric Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Richmond, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 48.78%, or 42,584 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southeast, northwest, south, southwest, east, central, and north Richmond area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Richmond.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond 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 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest 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 Richmond 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 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Richmond, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 48.78%, or 42,584 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southeast, northwest, south, southwest, east, central, and north Richmond 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.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond 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 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest 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 Richmond 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 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Richmond Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Richmond or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Richmond compare to the rest of California?
Internet speeds in Richmond are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 3,631 Mbps in California versus 8,689 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 98.73% versus 99.94% in Richmond.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Richmond 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
- North Richmond, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- El Cerrito, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Pablo, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- El Sobrante, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Albany, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pinole, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Berkeley, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hercules, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orinda Village, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Emeryville, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Medford, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mechanicsburg, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Memphis, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Melbourne, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Merced, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meridian, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Metairie, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mesquite, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Modesto, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mission, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds