Compare 05477 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Richmond – 104 Mbps
VT – 94 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Richmond – 44 Mbps
VT – 30 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Richmond.
Internet providers in 05477
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05477 internet providers
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 88% |
Selectronics  | - | - | DSL | 98% |
| Selectronics | - | - | Fiber-optic | 50% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 29% |
*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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Broadband availability
3781
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.81%
2 providers - 87.79%
3 providers - 0.76%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 05477 ZIP code 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 05477 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 70% of those living in the 05477 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 05477 area, and 87.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 05477, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
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Average internet speeds in Richmond
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 27 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 130 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Richmond.
Top high-speed internet providers in 05477
The largest internet providers serving the 05477 ZIP code are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 05477 ZIP code, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Richmond’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 05477 ZIP code.
Xfinity cable internet
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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 Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 05477 ZIP code, covering 88% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 05477 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, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond, $1.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 05477 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richmond's providers, 83 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 05477 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 05477 ZIP 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $54.99.
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, $1.90.
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 05477 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Richmond's providers, 83 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 05477 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 05477 ZIP 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $54.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond, $1.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 05477 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Richmond's providers, 83 Mbps.
Internet providers in 05477 frequently asked questions
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 05477 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 88% of households in 05477. The next fastest internet provider in the 05477 ZIP code is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 05477 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $54.99.
Selectronics is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 05477 ZIP code, covering 50% 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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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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