Internet providers in Richland, WA
Richland is a city in Washington with about 61,912 residents and roughly 29,984 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Richland, WA
Share of residential locations in Richland 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 | xyTel | Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 2 | PocketiNet Communications | Fixed wireless | 97% | |
| 3 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 94% | |
| 4 | Wi-Fiber | Fixed wireless | 85% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 61% | Check availability |
| 6 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 58% | |
| 7 | Ziply Fiber | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 53% | |
| 8 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 52% | Check availability |
| 9 | Advanced Internet | Fixed wireless | 24% | |
| 10 | Pacific Independent Technology Alliance | Fixed wireless | 3% |
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 Richland
xyTel reports service to the most residential locations in Richland, about 100%. 8 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (xyTel, PocketiNet Communications, Spectrum, Wi-Fiber, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Ziply Fiber, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. xyTel, PocketiNet Communications, Wi-Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Advanced Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Richland?
Fiber is widely available: about 50% of locations in Richland can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 59% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99%+ of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Richland that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Richland at a glance
About 93% of households in Richland have a broadband subscription, in line with the Washington average of 93%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Richland?
Yes, in part. About 50% of residential locations in Richland can get fiber, 93% can get cable, and about 59% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Richland?
xyTel reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Richland, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Richland?
10 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Richland, and 8 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 Richland?
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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