In VCU there are 7 residential internet providers covering 21.60% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,405 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 VCU
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 VCU are not shown.
VCU 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 21.60% of VCU. 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in VCU with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in VCU?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in VCU.
Internet Speed Key
The average VCU home can get up to 1,405 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 5.54% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 16.06% 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 VCU.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of VCU, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in VCU?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in VCU you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of VCU homes.
- Cable is fastest for 21.60% 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 78.40% of VCU homes.
Internet Market Health in VCU
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the VCU 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 VCU based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.9 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
VCU internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 5 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, VCU homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, 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 similar. VCU internet customers who want faster speeds have between 5 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, VCU needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in VCU, along with details on where in VCU and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in VCU, Richmond, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 21.60%, or 1,185 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire VCU area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of VCU.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in VCU. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout VCU. The fastest plan anyone in VCU 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 VCU customers is up to 1,405 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In VCU 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 VCU cable providers. XFINITY 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 VCU 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 90 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in VCU, Richmond, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 20.51%, or 1,125 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northeast, south, north, northwest, central, and southwest VCU area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of VCU.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in VCU. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout VCU. The fastest plan anyone in VCU can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all VCU customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In VCU 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 VCU fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in VCU is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in VCU, Richmond, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 20.51%, or 1,125 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northeast, south, north, northwest, central, and southwest VCU area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of VCU.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in VCU. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout VCU. The fastest plan anyone in VCU can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all VCU customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In VCU 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 VCU fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in VCU is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in VCU, Richmond, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 21.60%, or 1,185 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire VCU area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of VCU.
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 VCU. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout VCU. The fastest plan anyone in VCU 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 VCU customers is up to 99 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In VCU 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 VCU 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 VCU 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 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in VCU, Richmond, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 21.60%, or 1,185 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire VCU area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of VCU.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in VCU. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout VCU. The fastest plan anyone in VCU 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 VCU customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In VCU 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 VCU 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 VCU 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 3.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in VCU, Richmond, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 21.60%, or 1,185 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire VCU area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of VCU.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in VCU. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout VCU. The fastest plan anyone in VCU 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 VCU customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In VCU 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 VCU 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 VCU 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 3.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in VCU, Richmond, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 20.65%, or 1,133 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southeast, south, north, northwest, east, and southwest VCU area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of VCU.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in VCU. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout VCU. The fastest plan anyone in VCU can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for VCU customers is up to 843 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 77.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In VCU 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 VCU fixed wireless 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 VCU 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 63 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 77.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
VCU Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to VCU or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in VCU compare to the rest of Richmond?
Internet speeds in VCU are slower versus the average speeds in Richmond: 1,598 Mbps in Richmond versus 1,405 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has far less internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Richmond is 97.70% versus 21.60% in VCU.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around VCU 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
- Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carver-Richmond, Richmond, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- The Fan, Richmond, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Old Town Manchester, Richmond, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- The Museum District, Richmond, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Church Hill, Richmond, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Swansboro, Richmond, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Reedy Creek, Richmond, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Creighton, Richmond, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Allendale-Lakeside, Shreveport, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Zenith, Des Moines, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windom, Minneapolis, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whitehouse, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westgate Vecinos, Albuquerque, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Walnut, Allentown, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wesconnett, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chapel Hill Village, Indianapolis, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Camden, Salisbury, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burlingame Gate, Burlingame, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds