| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Sho-Me Technologies | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.557% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Pixius Communications  | $55.00 | 5 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.71%
3 providers - 1.56%
4+ providers - 0.65%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Richmond is slightly higher than the rest of Missouri - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Richmond area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Richmond residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.300% of those living in Richmond.
There are six internet providers serving the Richmond area, and 99.71% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Richmond's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Mediacom | 89 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 7 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Richmond.
The largest internet providers in Richmond are AT&T, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Richmond.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Richmond residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, 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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*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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Richmond covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $52.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond, $1.77.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 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, 214 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Richmond covering 100% of the area.
Mediacom’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 Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $52.99.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond, $1.77.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 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, 214 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $52.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond, $1.77.
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, 214 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Richmond with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Richmond. The next fastest internet provider in Richmond is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Richmond with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $52.99.
Sho-Me Technologies is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Richmond, covering 1.557% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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