8 Best Internet Providers in East Richmond, Richmond, CA

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Above are the top 4 providers in East Richmond, Richmond, CA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in East Richmond, Richmond, CA?

Sonic is the highest-rated internet provider in East Richmond based on 362 Richmond customer reviews, and Sonic has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in East Richmond, California, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in East Richmond

Local, State, and National Ratings for all East Richmond Internet Providers

Based on 362 reviews from Richmond internet customers, Sonic is the best internet service provider for East Richmond residents. Sonic was rated at an average of 4.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Richmond, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.6% coverage in East Richmond.

At a national level, based on 4148 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Sonic is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.27 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in East Richmond?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in East Richmond, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Sonic.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in East Richmond

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Sonic	10,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Unwired	300 Mbps
	Etheric Networks	250 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in East Richmond

Based on data reported by East Richmond ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Sonic. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in East Richmond. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Sonic. This indicates Sonic reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in East Richmond?

Richmond customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.18 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Sonic is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s East Richmond customers with an average price rating of 4.09 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in East Richmond, Richmond, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in East Richmond

East Richmond Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for East Richmond below, including the metrics used and how East Richmond compares to the rest of Richmond and nation.

East Richmond ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	East Richmond	California	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in East Richmond that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.62%	95.34%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	9,747 Mbps	8,689 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for East Richmond.	7.8	9.1	6.8

 

East Richmond Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	East Richmond	California	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	3.0	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	21%	12%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	85%	74%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	85%	74%	76%

East Richmond ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in East Richmond is A, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in East Richmond is high with a score of 85 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in East Richmond have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The East Richmond ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

95% of East Richmond households have an internet connection despite having 99.88% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of East Richmond residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to East Richmond?

How Much Speed does a East Richmond Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in East Richmond is 2.6, which is smaller than the Richmond average of 3.0 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. East Richmond's average household income is $136,822 which is much higher than the Richmond average of $87,740 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

East Richmond also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Richmond average of 17%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in Richmond who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of East Richmond has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, East Richmond households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in East Richmond?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in East Richmond?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in East Richmond?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in East Richmond?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in East Richmond is Sonic.
• The fastest internet provider should be Sonic. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Sonic may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in East Richmond is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Unwired, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in East Richmond, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does East Richmond compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how East Richmond stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to East Richmond's A ISP Report Card and 85 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.