Internet providers in Richmond, CA

Internet in Richmond

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Richmond area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Richmond Residential Internet Coverage

Completing enclosing San Pablo on all sides, Richmond enjoys a healthy population of around 110,000 residents. However popular, this city doesn't offer many options with internet providers in the communities.

AT&T encompasses all areas of Richmond, from those closest to the San Francisco Bay to those in El Sobrante, offering DSL download speeds up to 75 Mbps. However, most residents in the area state that connection speeds average between 10-to-24 Mbps.

Residents looking for an internet provider that offers the most flexibility with services may find interest with Sonic. This company offers both DSL and cable internet services. While they boast download and upload speeds around 100 Mbps for DSL, they only offer speeds up to 12 Mbps for their cable services. Areas around the city center, including eastern parts of Point Richmond and North Richmond and southern areas like Stege.

HughesNet offers satellite internet to any resident that has open access to the sky on the southern end of their roof. However, speeds may only reach up to 15 Mbps, while being as low as 2 Mbps during bad weather storms.

Lastly, Xfinity by Comcast offers universal cable services in the area. Every part of Richmond, California can get high-speed internet download speeds up to 250 Mbps, with upload speeds averaging between 25-to-99 Mbps. This is one of the fastest known providers in Richmond right now.

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Average download speed
249.6 Mbps

Average upload speed
104.09 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
11.32 ms

Average jitter
7.07 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Richmond?

AT&T - Great value
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

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Summary of Richmond internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Sonic	Fiber	10000 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Sonic
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5	Link not provided
Etheric Networks	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5.0/5	Learn more about Etheric Networks

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

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We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

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