In Richmond there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 992 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.
7 Internet Service Providers in Richmond
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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Richmond is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Richmond. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Etheric Networks. Call one of the companies with service in Richmond above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Richmond.
How fast are internet speeds in Richmond?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Richmond.
Internet Speed Key
The average Richmond home can get up to 992 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.02% 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 150 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Richmond.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Richmond, and slower in the north areas of the city.
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 city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.44% of Richmond homes.
- Cable is fastest for 16.58% of the city.
- 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
Internet Competition Key
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: 4.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.8 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Richmond internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Richmond homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Richmond internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 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 is doing quite well.
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, CA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.00%, or 77,559 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 Richmond.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest 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 no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Richmond 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 fastest compared to other Richmond cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Richmond, CA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 96.73%, or 75,780 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. 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 most of Richmond.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 11 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 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 67 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 41.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 28.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Richmond DSL providers. AT&T offers 7 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 Richmond is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 28.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Richmond, CA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 82.44%, or 64,585 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. 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 much of Richmond.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richmond fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
sonic DSL in Richmond, CA
sonic DSL coverage
About 12.99%, or 10,175 people, have sonic DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Richmond.
sonic DSL download speeds
sonic is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other DSL providers in the area, sonic DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from sonic goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 12 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Richmond customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 71.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
sonic DSL upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for sonic DSL. Compared to other ISPs, sonic is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richmond DSL providers. sonic 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 Richmond is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 12 Mbps. On average, sonic customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless in Richmond, CA
Etheric Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 78,339 people, have Etheric Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. Etheric Networks is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Richmond.
Etheric Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Etheric Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Etheric Networks fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Etheric Networks goes up to 150 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Etheric Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Etheric Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Etheric Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richmond fixed wireless providers. Etheric Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 150 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Richmond, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 12.91%, or 10,115 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. 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 a very small piece 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 no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Richmond fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Unwired Fixed Wireless in Richmond, CA
Unwired fixed wireless coverage
About 3.04%, or 2,378 people, have Unwired fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Richmond area. Unwired is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Richmond.
Unwired fixed wireless download speeds
Unwired is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Unwired fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond can order from Unwired goes up to 22 Mbps, and all Richmond customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 22.0 Mbps
Unwired fixed wireless upload speeds
In Richmond download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Unwired fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Unwired is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Richmond fixed wireless providers. Unwired offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond is up to 9.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 9.0 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 California?
Internet speeds in Richmond are comparable versus the average speeds in California: 949 Mbps in California versus 992 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in California is 99.64% versus 100.00% 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 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
- North Richmond, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- El Cerrito, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Pablo, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- El Sobrante, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Albany, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pinole, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Berkeley, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hercules, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Emeryville, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belvedere-Tiburon, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Owensboro, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- O'fallon, MO: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westland, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pleasanton, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madera, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cheyenne, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mountain View, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oviedo, FL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greer, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds