Internet providers in Richmond, TX
Richmond is a city in Texas with about 12,117 residents and roughly 5,545 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Richmond, TX
Share of residential locations in Richmond where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 96% | |
| 2 | Stratosnet Technologies | Fixed wireless | 78% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 75% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 71% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 53% | Check availability |
| 6 | JAB Wireless | Fixed wireless | 18% | |
| 7 | James Bouse Enterprises | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 4% | |
| 8 | OGC Fiber Networks Lago Mar | Fiber | 3% | |
| 9 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 2% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Richmond
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Richmond, about 96%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Stratosnet Technologies, AT&T, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. Stratosnet Technologies and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Richmond?
Fiber is widely available: about 65% of locations in Richmond can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 76% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 34% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 93% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Richmond that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Richmond at a glance
About 87% of households in Richmond have a broadband subscription, 3 points below the Texas average of 90%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Richmond?
Yes, in part. About 65% of residential locations in Richmond can get fiber, 96% can get cable, and about 76% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Richmond?
Xfinity reports service to about 96% of residential locations in Richmond, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Richmond?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Richmond, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Richmond?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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