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Internet providers in Richmond, KY

AT&T
44% available in Richmond
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

Get AT&T Fiber free for 6 months when you get AT&T Wireless when purchasing a new smartphone on installment. 6 mos free via reward card. Redempt req’d. Taxes & fees extra.

T-Mobile Home Internet
60% available in Richmond
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

For a limited time, get a FREE 40-inch Smart TV when you sign up for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet online or $150 back. Terms apply.

Spectrum
54% available in Richmond
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

Verizon Home Internet
20% available in Richmond
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(18)
Windstream
99% available in Richmond
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

User Rating(595)
Hughesnet
99% available in Richmond
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(425)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Starlink
99% available in Richmond
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(183)
Spectrum
54% available in Richmond
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

Earthlink Business
69% available in Richmond
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

Get started with a $500 gift card today.

AT&T Business
44% available in Richmond
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Richmond
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(425)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Ooma
50% available in Richmond
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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Mint
Available in Richmond
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
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Available in Richmond
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Spectrum Mobile
99% available in Richmond
Connection:
Mobile
Spectrum Mobile
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Only available to Spectrum Internet customers. Buy one line of Unlimited Data Plan and get the second line FREE for 12 months + extra $100 off when you trade-in an eligible device with the purchase of a new line and phone activation.

AT&T Wireless
99% available in Richmond
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
66% available in Richmond
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

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.

Average starting price
$249.08/mo

Average speed
234.5 Mbps

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Richmond Residential Internet Coverage

The college town of Richmond is the seventh largest city in Richmond. The year-round residents are both blue- and white-collar and work mainly in sales and office support. Residents are quite well-educated and middle income. Richmond residents trust their internet to complete their educational goals. Just 66% of Kentucky has access to high-speed internet compared with 99% of Richmond.

Cable from Time Warner Spectrum reaches 99% of homes. 88% of residents south of the Kentucky River can connect to DSL from AT&T and TOAST.net. In that same area, 1% of residents can access DSL from Windstream. Fiber optics are not yet available.

Commercial users in Richmond have access to the same services as residential users.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Richmond

Average download speed
234.47 Mbps

Average upload speed
136.29 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
36.14 ms

Average jitter
6.95 ms

 

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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
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home 300 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Windstream Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Windstream
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink

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.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Richmond

Don't worry, you're not alone out there. Read some reviews from verified customers to get the real scoop
on internet providers in Richmond.

Spectrum

Overall:
Service:

Jesus G | 01-28-2023

Terrible. First they sent the equipment and after they learned that service's were not available they ask for the equipment back plus a payment for restocking. What a steal.

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Spectrum

Overall:
Service:

Jesus G | 01-28-2023

Terrible. First they sent the equipment and after they learned that service's were not available they ask for the equipment back plus a payment for restocking. What a steal.

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