Best Internet Providers in Richlands, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Richlands, VA
Richlands has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Richlands.
Ranks compare Richlands with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Richlands, VA at a Glance
Richlands Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Point Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Richlands ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Richlands, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Richlands based on 114 Virginia customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Richlands?
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.
How Richlands Compares to Places Its Size
Richlands's report card score is in the bottom 39% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Richlands | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Tazewell County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 79.6% | top 47% | 60.3% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 1,038 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | bottom 32% | 3.8 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 8% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | top 26% | 71% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 15% | 64% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $40,333 | bottom 3% | $51,550 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 79.6% of homes in Richlands, against 60.3% across Tazewell County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Richlands are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $40,333 (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 Richlands
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Richlands?
Point Broadband Fiber in Richlands, VA
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 79.6% of Richlands homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Richlands, VA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.2% of Richlands homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Richlands?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richlands, VA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Richlands homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Richlands, VA
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.7% of Richlands homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Richlands, VA
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.7% of Richlands homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Richlands, VA
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.8% of Richlands homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Richlands?
Spectrum Cable in Richlands, VA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.9% of Richlands homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Richlands?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Richlands, VA.
Internet in Richlands by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Richlands has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Richlands
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Richlands
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24641 | 5,520 | 79.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 47/100 |
How Richlands Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Richlands that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Swords Creek has the most homes with fiber (94.3%) and Pounding Mill the fewest (51.6%); Richlands has 79.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands (this page) | 5,747 | 79.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 48/100 |
| Cedar Bluff | 4,529 | 81.1% | 973 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 31/100 |
| Pounding Mill | 3,121 | 51.6% | 999 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Raven | 2,652 | 88.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C | 44/100 |
| Swords Creek | 1,515 | 94.3% | 1,624 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 32/100 |
| Wardell | 529 | 78.3% | 1,005 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 68/100 |
| Mouth of Laurel | 361 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 18/100 |
| Seaboard | 175 | 97.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 25/100 |
| Red Ash | 146 | 64.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Steeleburg | 78 | 21.8% | 850 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 35/100 |
| Doran | 28 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Richlands?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Point Broadband and Spectrum 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 Richlands
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Richlands Internet Providers
Based on 114 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Richlands residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in Richlands.
At a national level, based on 4192 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 Richlands Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Richlands, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Richlands Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Richlands
Based on data reported by Richlands ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Point Broadband and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Richlands. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Richlands Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Richlands?
Of the providers in Richlands, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Richlands where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Virginia 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 3.90 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Point Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Richlands, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Richlands
| ISP / Tech Type | Richlands Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Brightspeed
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Richlands?
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 Richlands is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Point Broadband and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Richlands is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Richlands, available to 99.9% 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.