In Richmond there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.91% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,844 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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12 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 99.91% 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 Fidium. 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 1,844 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 84.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.59% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Richmond.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Richmond, and slower in the northwest 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 84.33% of Richmond homes.
- Cable is fastest for 15.59% 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: 7.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Richmond internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Richmond homes have between 2 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 9 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.
Spectrum Cable in Richmond, ME
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.91%, or 2,282 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Richmond.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Richmond cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Richmond, ME
Fidium fiber coverage
About 84.33%, or 1,926 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Richmond.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richmond fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Richmond, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 78.33%, or 1,789 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Richmond.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Fidium goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 14.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 81.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richmond DSL providers. Fidium offers 3 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, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 4.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 81.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Tidewater Telecom Fiber in Richmond, ME
Tidewater Telecom fiber coverage
About 38.62%, or 882 people, have Tidewater Telecom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, west, southwest, south, northwest, and east Richmond area. Tidewater Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Richmond.
Tidewater Telecom fiber download speeds
Tidewater Telecom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Tidewater Telecom fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Tidewater Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 969 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Tidewater Telecom fiber upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Tidewater Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Tidewater Telecom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Richmond fiber providers. Tidewater Telecom 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Tidewater Telecom customers can get speeds up to 969 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Richmond, ME
XFINITY cable coverage
About 1.31%, or 30 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Richmond area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Richmond.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above 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 no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% 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 one of the fastest compared to other Richmond cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richmond, ME
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.65%, or 2,276 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 77 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 30.5% 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 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 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 30.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Richmond, ME
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 99.30%, or 2,268 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Richmond.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 18 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 45.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Richmond fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 45.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Richmond, ME
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 69.31%, or 1,583 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 Richmond.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. 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 58 Mbps.
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- 44.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.6% 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and 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 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Richmond, ME
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 69.31%, or 1,583 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 Richmond.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. 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 58 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 44.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.6% 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and 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 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Redzone Wireless Fixed Wireless in Richmond, ME
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 60.99%, or 1,393 people, have Redzone Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, south, west, northeast, southwest, north, and southeast Richmond area. Redzone Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Richmond.
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Redzone Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Redzone Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Redzone Wireless goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 4.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
Redzone Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Redzone Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Redzone Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Richmond fixed wireless providers. Redzone Wireless 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 15 Mbps. On average, Redzone Wireless customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
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- 4.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Richmond, ME
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 10.20%, or 233 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and northwest Richmond area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece 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 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 the fastest 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
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 Maine?
Internet speeds in Richmond are faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 1,729 Mbps in Maine versus 1,844 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Maine is 98.93% versus 99.91% 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
- Richmond Corner, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cathance, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dresden, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Libby Hill, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Litchfield Plains, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Gardiner, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bowdoinham, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hatchs Corner, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gardiner, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Litchfield, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Teachey, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hanover, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Horton, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Humboldt, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Loon Lake, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- South China, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sparta, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. George, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Swoope, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Talty, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds