| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
BVU Authority  | $39.95 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 10% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| iGo Technology | - | 10 - 75 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| GigaBeam Networks | - | - | Wireless | 95% |
*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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.97%
2 providers - 98.26%
3 providers - 11.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Richlands is comparable to the rest of Virginia - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Richlands area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Richlands residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 60% of those living in Richlands.
There are seven internet providers serving the Richlands area, and 98.26% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Richlands's seven internet providers, prices start at $39.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Richlands are Verizon, Spectrum, and BVU Authority bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Richlands.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Richlands residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Richlands’s third most-available internet provider, BVU Authority, offers fiber-optic to around 10% of Richlands 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Richlands covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Richlands 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 Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Richlands, $54.98.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richlands, $0.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Richlands. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richlands's providers, 230 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Richlands covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Richlands residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Richlands, $54.98.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richlands, $0.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Richlands. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richlands's providers, 230 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Fiber-optic from BVU Authority offers broadband to a limited number of households in Richlands covering 10% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from BVU Authority is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Richlands than other internet types.
Internet prices for BVU Authority start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Richlands, $54.98.
BVU Authority customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richlands, $0.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, BVU Authority offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Richlands. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richlands's providers, 230 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Richlands, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Richlands, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Richlands and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Richlands at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Richlands at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Richlands residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Richlands with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Richlands. The next fastest internet provider in Richlands is BVU Authority, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 10% of the area.
BVU Authority offers the cheapest internet in Richlands with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Richlands, $54.98.
BVU Authority is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Richlands, covering 10% of the city.
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.
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.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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