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Shop the best Richmond internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| Xfinity | $20.00 | 25 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Selectronics  | $46.95 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Selectronics | $46.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 77% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 99.37%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Richmond is comparable to the rest of Vermont - 99%, 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 99% of Richmond residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 77% of those living in Richmond.
There are four internet providers serving the Richmond area. Among Richmond's four internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 130 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 27 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Richmond.
The largest internet providers in Richmond are Xfinity and Selectronics bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Richmond.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Richmond residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Selectronics, which covers 97% of the area. Richmond’s third most-available internet provider, Selectronics, offers fiber-optic to around 77% 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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Richmond covering 99% 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 $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $41.73.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond, $1.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Richmond. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Richmond's providers, 322 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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Selectronics offers broadband to nearly all households in Richmond covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Selectronics 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 Selectronics start at $46.95/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $41.73.
Selectronics customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.70 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond, $1.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Selectronics offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in Richmond. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Richmond's providers, 322 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 Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Selectronics offers broadband to most households in Richmond covering 77% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Selectronics is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Richmond than other internet types.
Internet prices for Selectronics start at $46.95/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $41.73.
Selectronics customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.70 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond, $1.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Selectronics offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Richmond. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richmond's providers, 322 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Richmond, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Richmond, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Richmond and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Richmond at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Richmond at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Richmond residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Selectronics is the fastest internet provider in Richmond with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 77% of households in Richmond. The next fastest internet provider in Richmond is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Richmond with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $41.73.
Selectronics is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Richmond, covering 77% of the city.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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