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Internet Providers in
Richardson, TX

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Home Internet in Richardson, TX
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • EarthLink
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Starlink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps.
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 89.5%
    Richardson speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 95.2%
    Richardson speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 75.1%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 55.5%
  • 6. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 61.3%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 25.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Richardson, TX

In Richardson, Texas, AT&T Internet shines as the top provider where available. With 89.50% city coverage, AT&T offers both IPBB and fiber connections. Its fiber service delivers up to 5 Gbps download speeds, the fastest in the area. Plans start at $55 per month, combining high speed with extensive coverage.

Spectrum offers another solid option, providing cable internet to 95.20% of Richardson. Spectrum’s maximum download speed hits 1 Gbps, lower than AT&T’s, but the starting price of $49.99 per month can appeal to many residents.

Verizon serves 49.90% of the city with 5G internet, offering maximum download speeds of 50 Mbps. Plans start at $50 per month. While not as fast or widespread as AT&T and Spectrum, Verizon remains a viable choice in certain areas.

Richardson residents enjoy robust internet coverage: 96% have access to fiber, 87% to cable, and 73% to fixed wireless, offering multiple reliable options.

Best Internet Providers in Richardson, TX

The best internet providers in Richardson are AT&T Fiber and Spectrum. AT&T Fiber is the best provider in the area, because of its fast fiber connection that offers speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”ATT Fiber”]. AT&T has great coverage in Richardson, reaching [ISP_Availability provider= “ATT Internet”] percent of the area. AT&T Fiber plans start at just [ISP_PromRateLowestInternet provider=”ATT Fiber”] per month.

Another excellent internet option in Richardson is Spectrum, which provides download speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”Spectrum”] (wireless speeds may vary) to  [ISP_Availability provider= “Spectrum”] percent of the area. Residents looking at Spectrum as their Internet provider can expect a starting price of [ISP_PromRateLowestInternet provider=”Spectrum”] per month for 12 months.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
95.21%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Richardson, Texas

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Richardson, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Richardson, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
8.75%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
96.19%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
86.71%

Internet Providers in Richardson, TX

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
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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