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Internet Providers in Richmond Hill, New York

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Home Internet in Richmond Hill, NY

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 95.4%
    Richmond Hill speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 84.5%
    Richmond Hill speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Starry Internet
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.8%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.4%

Best Internet Providers in Richmond Hill, NY

Spectrum is the top internet service provider in Richmond Hill, New York. It offers a cable connection type with a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps. The starting price for Spectrum's services is $49.99 per month, which, considering its high-speed offering and extensive coverage, provides substantial value to consumers. With a coverage rate of 95%, Spectrum dominates the broadband landscape in Richmond Hill, making it an accessible option for most residents.

Following closely behind is Verizon, ranked as the second leading provider in Richmond Hill. Offering fiber, DSL, and 5G internet connections, Verizon boasts a remarkable maximum download speed of 2.3 Gbps - more than double that of Spectrum's offer. Despite this superior speed capability, Verizon's services start at an even lower monthly cost than Spectrum's: just $40 per month. This makes it an attractive choice for those seeking higher speeds at competitive prices. Its coverage spans across 93% of Richmond Hill, slightly less than Spectrum but still encompassing most households within the area.

The overall technology coverage data reveals that cable and fiber are widely available throughout Richmond Hill (at rates of 95% and 93%, respectively), suggesting these two providers have successfully saturated the market with their offerings.

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
67.44%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • HughesNet
  • Starry Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Verizon
95.35%

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Provider Connection Types in Richmond Hill, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Richmond Hill, NY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
43.730000000000004%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
94.85%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
92.62%

List of Internet Providers in Richmond Hill, NY

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 2 Gbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starry Internet Fixed Wireless 300 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Richmond Hill, NY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starry Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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