In the Richmond metro area there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 59.51% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 941 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
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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Richmond metro area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 59.51% of the Richmond metro area. 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 the Richmond metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Richmond metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Richmond metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Richmond home can get up to 941 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 40 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Richmond metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of the Richmond metro area, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
Verizon Fiber in Richmond, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 58.18%, or 702,824 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. 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 the Richmond metro area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Richmond metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Richmond metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Richmond metro area can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the Richmond metro area 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 below average compared to other Richmond fiber providers. Verizon 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 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Richmond Fiber 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 fiber internet in the Richmond metro area compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in the Richmond metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 970 Mbps in Virginia versus 941 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 89.39% versus 59.51% in the Richmond metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Highland Park, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Henrico, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montrose, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lakeside, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chamberlayne, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montrose Heights, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Highland Springs, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Manchester, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bensley, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Louisville Metro, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Orleans Metro, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh Metro, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Memphis Metro, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford Metro, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Oklahoma City Metro, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake City Metro, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds