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Shop the best Richmond internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Richmond Power and light | - | - | Fiber-optic | 0.006% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Richmond Power and light | - | - | Wireless | 75% |
ALTIUS Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 68% |
Blu Sky Wireless | - | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 2.170% |
*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 Oct 13, 2021.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.95%
2 providers - 89.87%
3 providers - 0.03%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Richmond is comparable to the rest of Indiana - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Richmond area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Richmond residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Richmond, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the Richmond area, and 89.87% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Richmond's seven internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 987 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Richmond are Frontier, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Richmond.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Richmond residents, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Richmond’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Richmond residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Richmond covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Richmond 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 Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $41.99.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond, $2.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Richmond. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Richmond's providers, 262 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Richmond covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Richmond 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, $41.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond, $2.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Richmond. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richmond's providers, 262 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Richmond covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Richmond 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $41.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond, $2.47.
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. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Richmond's providers, 262 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Richmond with download speeds up to 987 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Richmond. The next fastest internet provider in Richmond is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Richmond with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $41.99.
Richmond Power and light is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Richmond, covering 0.006% of the city.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.