Best Internet Providers in Richard, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Richard, IA
Richard has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Richard.
Ranks compare Richard with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Richard, IA at a Glance
Richard Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Northwest Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Richard ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Richard, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Richard based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Richard, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 64.44% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Richard?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Richard
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association - fiber coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Richard Compares to Places Its Size
Richard's report card score is in the bottom 23% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 38%.
| Measure | Richard | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Calhoun County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 12.2% | bottom 28% | 79.8% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 503 Mbps | bottom 20% | 1,299 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 49% | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 24% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | top 47% | 64% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 45% | 71% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $59,125 | bottom 29% | $67,409 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 12.2% of homes in Richard, against 79.8% across Calhoun County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Richard are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,125 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Richard
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Richard?
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Richard, IA
Availability:
12.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 12.2% of Richard homes. Across the city, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Richard?
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Richard, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Richard homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Richard, IA
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
494 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Richard homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 494 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 400, with an average of 126 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richard, IA
Availability:
64.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.4% of Richard homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Richard, IA
Availability:
57.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.8% of Richard homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Richard, IA
Availability:
57.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.8% of Richard homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Richard, IA
Availability:
15.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.6% of Richard homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Richard?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Richard, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Richard?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Richard, IA.
Internet in Richard by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Richard
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Richard
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Richard Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Richard that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Rockwell City has the most homes with fiber (88.5%) and Manson the fewest (80.3%); Richard has 12.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard (this page) | 90 | 12.2% | 503 Mbps | 4 | D | 34/100 |
| Rockwell City | 2,577 | 88.5% | 1,644 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 35/100 |
| Manson | 2,282 | 80.3% | 1,414 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Pomeroy | 726 | 78.2% | 1,651 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 31/100 |
| Barnum | 462 | 83.8% | 889 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 60/100 |
| Somers | 243 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Knierim | 146 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Roelyn | 111 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Rinard | 65 | 67.7% | 711 Mbps | 2.5 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Rands | 64 | 54.7% | 682 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 24/100 |
| Piper | 62 | 0.0% | 27 Mbps | 3.3 | F | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Richard?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nextlink should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Richard
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 800 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Northwest Communications | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Richard Internet Providers
Based on 8 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Richard residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 57.8% coverage in Richard.
At a national level, based on 1447 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Richard Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Richard, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Richard Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Richard
Based on data reported by Richard ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 800 Mbps in Richard. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 494 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Richard Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Richard?
Of the providers in Richard, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Richard where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Iowa or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Richard, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Richard
| ISP / Tech Type | Richard Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
Steve S.
ImOn Communications Fiber
November 04, 2026 Install was sloppy, wire hanging inside and outside. My main issue was the price kept increasing. The customer support took over a hour to speak to someone and then another hour of testing before they would isue replacement equipment.
ISPReports User
Metronet Fiber
October 14, 2026 great
Tim W
ImOn Communications Fiber
October 08, 2026 Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for
Diane
Comelec Internet Services
September 01, 2026 Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5
ISPReports User
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber
July 01, 2026 awful. the key advantage of fiber technology is symmetrical upload and download speeds - fiber optic with pcctel is unreliable and awful. rarely have had symmetrical speeds with this service do NOT recommend pcctel
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Richard?
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 Richard is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Richard is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Northwest Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Richard, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.