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Internet Providers in Richmond, California

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  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • Etheric
    • Unwired
    • Sonic
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Richmond, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 96.1%
    Richmond speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.5%
    Richmond speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 12%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Etheric
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.5%
  • 7. Unwired
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.5%
  • 8. Sonic
    Speeds Up To
    10 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 52.5%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28.9%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.1%

Best Internet Providers in Richmond, CA

Xfinity shines as the premiere internet service provider in Richmond, California, as it reaches nearly all (99%) of the city's populace. Its cable connection boasts a mighty download speed limit of 2 Gbps. Given its starting price of just $35 per month, Xfinity scores on speed, coverage, and cost-effectiveness.

Just behind it, AT&T services 80% of the city's inhabitants. With both IPBB and fiber connections, it outperforms Xfinity in terms of maximum download speed, which docks at a whopping 5 Gbps. However, its monthly pricing kicks off at $55, higher than Xfinity's offering. So, while Xfinity offers broader coverage in Richmond, AT&T provides more power in their connection, serving as an attractive option for those wanting heavy-duty connectivity.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
53.14%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Etheric
  • Unwired
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Xfinity
  • Sonic
98.53%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Richmond, CA

Provider Connection Types in Richmond, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Richmond, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
26.11%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.63%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
79.51%

List of Internet Providers in Richmond, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Etheric Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Unwired Fixed Wireless 300 Mbps
Sonic Fiber 10 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Richmond, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Sonic $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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