In Richmond County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 99.47% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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.
Fiber Internet Service Provider in Richmond County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Richmond County are not shown.
Richmond County 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 Richmond County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.47% of Richmond County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Richmond County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Richmond County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Richmond County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Richmond County home can get up to 940 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 99.30% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Richmond County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Richmond County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Richmond County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Richmond County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.47% of Richmond County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- 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 County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Richmond County, along with details on where in Richmond County and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Richmond County, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 99.47%, or 466,248 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Richmond County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Richmond County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Richmond County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Richmond County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Richmond County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Richmond County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Richmond County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Richmond County compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in Richmond County are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 940 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 99.47% in Richmond County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Richmond County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Union County, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kings County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Essex County, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New York County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Queens County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Monmouth County, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset County, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Spokane County, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenville County, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hampden County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pasco County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tulare County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Onondaga County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds