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Internet Providers in Richardson, Texas

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Home Internet in Richardson, TX

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    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
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 95.2%
    Richardson speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 74.8%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 61.3%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 25.8%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 55.5%

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 5 Gbps. AT&T has great coverage in Richardson, reaching 89.5 percent of the area. AT&T Fiber plans start at just $55 per month.

Another excellent internet option in Richardson is Spectrum, which provides download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary) to  95.2 percent of the area. Residents looking at Spectrum as their Internet provider can expect a starting price of $50 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 Provider Store Locations in Richardson, TX

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%

List of Internet Providers in Richardson, TX

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

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 $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 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 225 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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