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Internet Providers in Richmond, Indiana

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Home Internet in Richmond, IN

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 87.6%
    Richmond speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 30.9%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 57.3%
    Richmond speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. BridgeMAXX Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 60.2%
  • 7. Suncoast Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68.3%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 35.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 34.2%

Best Internet Providers in Richmond, IN

Xfinity leads the pack of internet providers in Richmond, Indiana. Offering both cable and fiber connections, Xfinity covers 87% of the city. The provider boasts maximum download speeds of up to 6 Gbps, which is significantly higher than most competitors. With a starting price of $35 per month, Xfinity provides high-speed internet at an affordable rate for residents.

Following closely are Suncoast Broadband and Viasat Internet. Suncoast Broadband offers a fixed wireless connection with coverage spanning 68% of Richmond. It provides a maximum download speed of 50 Mbps at a starting price point of $44.95 per month. On the other hand, Viasat operates on satellite technology, ensuring full coverage across Richmond with its services available everywhere in the city. However, it offers lower speeds compared to its counterparts, with a maximum download speed limit set at 30 Mbps and packages starting from $49.99 per month.

The overall landscape shows that cable has the highest reach in Richmond, covering 87% of locations, followed by fixed wireless at 77%. Despite having only 12% coverage, fiber holds promise due to its superior speed capabilities, while DSL trails behind, covering just over a quarter of the city at 26%. Satellite connectivity ensures complete availability but compromises on speed, as evident from Viasat's offerings.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
34.25%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • EarthLink
87.56%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Richmond, IN

Provider Connection Types in Richmond, IN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Richmond, IN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
25.900000000000002%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
87.36%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
11.64%

List of Internet Providers in Richmond, IN

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable, Fiber 1.2 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
BridgeMAXX Wireless Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Suncoast Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Richmond, IN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
BridgeMAXX Wireless $55.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Suncoast Broadband $55.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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