Best Internet Providers in Richmond, TX
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Richmond, TX
Richmond has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Richmond.
Ranks compare Richmond with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Richmond, TX at a Glance
Richmond Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Ezee Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Richmond ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Richmond, TX?
Ezee Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Richmond based on 369 Texas 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Richmond?
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 Richmond
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Ezee Fiber - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Skynet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Richmond Compares to Places Its Size
Richmond's report card score is tied 31st of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 32nd of 305.
| Measure | Richmond | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Fort Bend County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.5% | 41st of 305 | 94.6% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 5,833 Mbps | 56th of 305 | 6,267 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | Tied 137th of 305 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | Tied 30th of 305 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | Tied 79th of 305 | 18% | 15% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 47th of 305 | 98% | 96% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 60th of 305 | 96% | 92% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | Tied 66th of 305 | 85% | 74% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | Tied 43rd of 305 | 91% | 80% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $120,387 | 52nd of 305 | $129,765 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 77th of 305 | 18% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 95.5% of homes in Richmond, against 94.6% across Fort Bend County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Richmond are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $120,387 (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 Richmond
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Richmond?
EarthLink Fiber in Richmond, TX
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,843 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 64.3% of Richmond homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,843 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Richmond from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Richmond, TX
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,843 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 64.3% of Richmond homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,843 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Richmond from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Ezee Fiber in Richmond, TX
Availability:
37.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Ezee Fiber offers Fiber service to 37.0% of Richmond homes. Across the city, Ezee Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Richmond, TX
Availability:
26.7%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,304 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 26.7% of Richmond homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,304 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Richmond from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Richmond, TX
Availability:
25.4%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 25.4% of Richmond homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Richmond, TX
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,663 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 7.5% of Richmond homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,663 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 659 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Richmond from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Richmond, TX
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
5,508 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 6.5% of Richmond homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,508 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Richmond?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Richmond, TX
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
263 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Richmond homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 263 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richmond, TX
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Richmond homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Richmond, TX
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.9% of Richmond homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Richmond, TX
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.9% of Richmond homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Skynet Fixed Wireless in Richmond, TX
Availability:
17.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Skynet offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.4% of Richmond homes. Across the city, Skynet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Richmond, TX
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.6% of Richmond homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 60, with an average of 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Richmond?
XFINITY Cable in Richmond, TX
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,809 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.7% of Richmond homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,809 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 216 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Richmond from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Cable in Richmond, TX
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 9.7% of Richmond homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Richmond?
EarthLink DSL in Richmond, TX
Availability:
34.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 34.6% of Richmond homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Richmond from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Richmond, TX
Availability:
34.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 34.6% of Richmond homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Richmond from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Richmond, TX
Availability:
14.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
128 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 14.5% of Richmond homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 128 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Richmond from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Richmond by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 87.2% of homes in 77469 to 98.2% in 77407. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Richmond
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Meadow Farms | 6,849 | 97.5% | 5,113 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 93/100 |
ZIP codes in Richmond
How Richmond Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Richmond that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, New Territory has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Stafford the fewest (83.2%); Richmond has 95.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond (this page) | 156,635 | 95.5% | 5,833 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 88/100 |
| Sugar Land | 132,968 | 98.7% | 7,303 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 91/100 |
| Rosenberg | 46,699 | 87.0% | 4,713 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 66/100 |
| Mission Bend | 36,955 | 99.1% | 6,380 Mbps | 8 | A | 76/100 |
| Stafford | 30,689 | 83.2% | 5,527 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 73/100 |
| Pecan Grove | 23,941 | 99.5% | 6,179 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 96/100 |
| Cinco Ranch | 18,135 | 93.1% | 7,211 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 93/100 |
| New Territory | 14,824 | 100.0% | 7,667 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 96/100 |
| Greatwood | 11,628 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 93/100 |
| Meadows Place | 4,939 | 92.4% | 4,975 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 83/100 |
| Crabb | 573 | 78.5% | 2,962 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 87/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Richmond?
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, Ezee Fiber 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 Richmond
| Ezee Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Rise Broadband | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Skynet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Richmond. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Richmond Internet Providers
Based on 369 reviews from Texas internet customers, Ezee Fiber is the best internet service provider for Richmond residents. Ezee Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 91.7% coverage in Richmond.
At a national level, based on 4861 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 Richmond Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Richmond, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Richmond Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezee Fiber | (1) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Richmond
Based on data reported by Richmond ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ezee Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Richmond. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 | Richmond Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Ezee Fiber | (1) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Richmond?
Of the providers in Richmond, customers rate Ezee Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Richmond where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Ezee Fiber is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Richmond, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Richmond
| ISP / Tech Type | Richmond Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezee Fiber | (1) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
A Houston, TX Customer
Ezee Fiber
September 18, 2025 A Rosenberg, TX Customer
Fidium Fiber
July 08, 2025 I've only had Services for 2 months now, and have had several outages. The outages last well over 24 hours. This is a very big inconvenience when you work from home, and you depend on your internet for your security system at your home. Customer service is awful. Fidium act like they can't get anyone out to fix the issue. Over 24 hours is not acceptable at all especially when you see they do have techs/trucks in your area. They seem to not care about their new customers. I have never experienced this type of Bad service before.
A Richmond, TX Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 22, 2023 Xfinity is the only provider in my area. The network is good, but the speeds are not as high as advertised. The WIFI at times goes out on devices for a minute randomly and then comes back on.
A Houston, TX Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
February 10, 2023 A Sugar Land, TX Customer
XFINITY Cable
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 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 Richmond is Ezee Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ezee Fiber. 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 Richmond is Ezee Fiber.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Richmond, available to 99.4% 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.