| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 91% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.557% |
Hargray of Georgia  | $55.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.509% |
| Plant Telephone Company | $34.95 | 50 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 2.096% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 91.42%
2 providers - 90.57%
3 providers - 8.60%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in Richmond Hill is comparable to the rest of Georgia - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Richmond Hill area will have access to cable, which covers 94% of Richmond Hill residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 47% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.980% of those living in Richmond Hill.
There are six internet providers serving the Richmond Hill area, and 90.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Richmond Hill's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Hargray of Georgia | 287.0 Mbps | 110.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 193.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 179.0 Mbps | 201.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Richmond Hill.
The largest internet providers in Richmond Hill are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Richmond Hill.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Richmond Hill residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 89% of the area. Richmond Hill’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Richmond Hill residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Richmond Hill covering 91% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Richmond Hill residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Richmond Hill, $50.82.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond Hill, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Richmond Hill. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richmond Hill's providers, 77 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Richmond Hill covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Richmond Hill to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Richmond Hill, $50.82.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond Hill, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Richmond Hill. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richmond Hill's providers, 77 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Richmond Hill covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Richmond Hill where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Richmond Hill, $50.82.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond Hill, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Richmond Hill. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Richmond Hill's providers, 77 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Richmond Hill with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 91% of households in Richmond Hill. The next fastest internet provider in Richmond Hill is Hargray of Georgia, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 6.509% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Richmond Hill with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Richmond Hill, $50.82.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Richmond Hill, covering 7.557% of the city. Hargray of Georgia also offers fiber internet in Richmond Hill and is available to 6.509% of households.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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