In Richmond County there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% 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.
4 Internet Service Providers 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 internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Richmond County. 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 Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Richmond County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Richmond County.
How fast are internet speeds in Richmond County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Richmond County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Richmond County home can get up to 940 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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, 99.83% 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.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Richmond County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Richmond County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Richmond County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Richmond County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Richmond County 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 County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Richmond County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Richmond County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Richmond County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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 County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet 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.
Spectrum Cable in Richmond County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 468,730 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Richmond County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Richmond County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Richmond County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Richmond County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Richmond County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
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.
Show all download speeds
- 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Richmond County, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 96.27%, or 451,256 people, have Verizon DSL 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 DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Richmond County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Richmond County customers is up to 6.5 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Richmond County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Richmond County DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.78 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 69.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 0.4 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Richmond County, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 24.50%, or 114,819 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Richmond County 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 Richmond County.
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 County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Richmond County. The fastest plan anyone in Richmond County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Richmond County 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 County download speeds tend to be 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 the slowest compared to other Richmond County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Richmond County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Richmond County Internet 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 internet in Richmond County compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Richmond County are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 945 Mbps in New York versus 940 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New York is 99.66% versus 100.00% in Richmond County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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 internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New York County, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Queens County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monmouth County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Spokane County, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenville County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampden County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pasco County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tulare County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Onondaga County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds