In the Richmond metro area there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 91.71% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 994 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.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Richmond
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Richmond metro area 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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Richmond metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.71% of the Richmond metro area. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in the Richmond metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Richmond metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Richmond metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Richmond home can get up to 994 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 90.66% 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 the Richmond metro area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Richmond metro area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Richmond metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Richmond metro area you live. In general, dsl competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.58% of Richmond homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.15% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 3.17%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.79%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.31% of Richmond homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Richmond metro area, along with details on where in the Richmond metro area and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Richmond, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 88.79%, or 1,072,730 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 the Richmond metro area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Richmond metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Richmond metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Richmond metro area can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 994 Mbps.
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- 99.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Richmond metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest 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 the Richmond metro area is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 99.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Richmond, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 1.50%, or 18,116 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and northeast Richmond area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Richmond metro area.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Richmond metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Richmond metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Richmond metro area can order from Cox 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
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In the Richmond metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Richmond cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Richmond metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Richmond, VA
Atlantic Broadband cable coverage
About 1.09%, or 13,116 people, have Atlantic Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Richmond area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Richmond metro area.
Atlantic Broadband cable download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Richmond metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Richmond metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Richmond metro area can order from Atlantic Broadband 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
Atlantic Broadband cable upload speeds
In the Richmond metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Richmond cable providers. Atlantic Broadband 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 the Richmond metro area is up to 51 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Atlantic Broadband customers can get speeds up to 51 Mbps.
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- 52.6% up to 51.0 Mbps
- 47.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
Richmond Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Richmond metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Richmond metro area compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in the Richmond metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 970 Mbps in Virginia versus 994 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 89.39% versus 91.71% in the Richmond metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Richmond metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet 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, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Highland Park, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henrico, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montrose, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lakeside, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chamberlayne, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montrose Heights, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Springs, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Manchester, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bensley, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Louisville Metro, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Orleans Metro, LA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh Metro, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Memphis Metro, TN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hartford Metro, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Oklahoma City Metro, OK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Salt Lake City Metro, UT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: more cable coverage, faster speeds