In Richmond there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.95% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,262 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Richmond
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Richmond.
No internet provider of this type serves Richmond.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
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 99.95% 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 Verizon. 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.
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The average Richmond home can get up to 2,262 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,300 Mbps, which 91.56% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.60% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Richmond.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Richmond, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
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 neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.56% of Richmond homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.39% of the neighborhood.
- 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
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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: 5.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Richmond internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 7 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Richmond internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 7 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 badly needs improvement.
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, Philadelphia, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.95%, or 43,108 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 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 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 neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 1,917 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 10.4% 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 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 240 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 88.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 99.32%, or 42,836 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 980 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 2,197 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.2% up to 2,300.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 980.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Richmond fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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 2,300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 2,189 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.2% up to 2,300.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 99.32%, or 42,836 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 most of Richmond.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Verizon goes up to 2,300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 980 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 2,197 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.2% up to 2,300.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 980.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Richmond fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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 2,300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 2,189 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.2% up to 2,300.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.59%, or 42,952 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 28.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.7% 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 neighborhood, 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 7.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 61.32%, or 26,446 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 a majority 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 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 neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.3% 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 one of the slowest compared to other Richmond fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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 7.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 61.32%, or 26,446 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 a majority 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 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 neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.3% 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 one of the slowest compared to other Richmond fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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 7.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 60.57%, or 26,125 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 361 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 73.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 25.0 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 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 26 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 73.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 6.0 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 Philadelphia?
Internet speeds in Richmond are comparable versus the average speeds in Philadelphia: 2,166 Mbps in Philadelphia versus 2,262 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Philadelphia is 98.66% versus 99.95% 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Harrowgate, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kensington, Philadelphia, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Juniata Park-Feltonville, Philadelphia, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Frankford, Philadelphia, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Biedeman, Camden, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hunting Park, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hartranft, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cramer Hill, Camden, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Riverview West, Santa Ana, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Torrance, Torrance, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Valleys, Reno, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast, Anaheim, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northside, Fort Worth, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northwest, Reno, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norwood Park, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rego Park, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV: more internet coverage, slower speeds