Richmond has a mix of cable, fiber and fixed-wireless internet services. Xfinity has an established Richmond residential market, while Verizon Fios provides fiber service across portions of the city and surrounding Richmond area. AT&T markets both Fiber and Internet Air in Richmond, and EarthLink sells fiber and other internet services using underlying networks. Cox also appears in Richmond-area coverage data but has a much smaller local footprint. The provider list can change by street, building and exact service address.
Enter a Richmond ZIP code to open the site's ZIP-specific provider guide. A ZIP code narrows the research, but the actual service address is needed to confirm the network, technology, speed and current offer.
Provider coverage, technology, speeds, pricing and promotions can change. Verify the current offer at the address before ordering.
Richmond is primarily a comparison between established cable service, fiber networks and fixed wireless. Xfinity and Verizon Fios form the clearest wired comparison, while AT&T gives some Richmond addresses access to Fiber and others a wireless Internet Air option. EarthLink adds another layer because its advertised service can use different underlying networks. The result is a market where the technology delivered to the address matters as much as the provider name.
Verizon Fios is a documented fiber option across Richmond and surrounding communities. AT&T also directs Richmond customers to check its Fiber service by address. EarthLink advertises fiber service in Richmond, but the underlying network can vary by location.
See fiber details →Xfinity maintains a dedicated Richmond residential service page and publishes current plans ranging from 300 Mbps to 2 Gbps in its Richmond-area offers. Cable upload capacity can be substantially lower than download capacity, so the advertised download number is only part of the comparison.
See Xfinity details →AT&T Internet Air, Verizon 5G Home and T-Mobile Home Internet use cellular networks rather than a dedicated wired connection to the home. Eligibility and actual performance depend on the address, signal conditions and available network capacity.
See wireless options →A 500 Mbps download plan does not necessarily provide 500 Mbps upload. Fiber services can provide symmetrical or near-symmetrical speeds, while traditional cable and fixed-wireless services commonly have lower upload capacity.
Compare technologies →The table focuses on providers with current evidence of Richmond residential service or a documented local residential role. A provider appearing here does not mean every Richmond address can order it.
| Provider | Technology | Advertised speeds | Availability | Current pricing | Important notes |
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Xfinity
Cable / fiber-powered broadband
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Cable | 300 Mbps–2 Gbps* | Richmond residential service; address verification required | Current Richmond offer from $50/mo.* | Xfinity maintains a dedicated Richmond residential page. Current Richmond-area advertising includes gigabit service and a 5-year price guarantee offer, while the broader Xfinity lineup includes multiple cable tiers. Exact speed, upload rate and offer terms depend on the address. |
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Verizon Fios / 5G Home
Fiber and fixed wireless
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Fiber / 5G | 300 Mbps–5.3 Gbps Fios; 100 Mbps–1 Gbps 5G* | Richmond-area Fios and 5G Home; address verification required | Fios from $30/mo. with Auto Pay* | Verizon's current Richmond page identifies Fios and 5G Home as Richmond-area residential options. Published Fios tiers include 300/300 Mbps, 500/500 Mbps, 1 Gig, 2 Gig and 5 Gig service. Verizon separately publishes 5G Home plans from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. |
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AT&T Fiber / Internet Air
Fiber and fixed wireless
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Fiber / 5G | Address-specific | Richmond residential market; address verification required | Address-specific | AT&T maintains a Richmond residential page for Internet Air and also directs Richmond customers to check AT&T Fiber at their address. Internet Air uses AT&T's wireless network, with LTE potentially used depending on signal availability. Fiber availability is separate and must be checked at the property. |
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EarthLink
Partner-network residential service
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Varies | Up to 5 Gbps where fiber is available* | Richmond residential page; address verification required | From $24.95/mo. introductory fiber offer* | EarthLink maintains a Richmond residential page advertising fiber and other connection options. Its current Richmond page advertises fiber speeds up to 5 Gbps. Because EarthLink can use underlying partner networks, the technology, upload speed and available tier should be verified at the address. |
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Cox
Limited cable footprint
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Cable | Up to 2 Gbps* | Limited Richmond-area coverage; address verification required | Address-specific | Current third-party FCC-derived coverage datasets show Cox in a small portion of Richmond. That makes Cox a secondary address-check option rather than a citywide provider assumption. Current Cox plan information for Richmond-area ZIP codes includes cable tiers up to 2 Gbps, but availability and pricing vary by property. |
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T-Mobile Home Internet
5G fixed wireless
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5G | Varies by address | Richmond; address verification required | Address-specific | T-Mobile maintains a Richmond page for 5G Home Internet. The service uses a wireless gateway connected to T-Mobile's cellular network rather than a dedicated fiber or cable line. Eligibility and performance can vary with signal, congestion and network capacity. |
*Advertised maximums and prices are not universal Richmond rates. Availability, speed, technology, taxes, fees, equipment, Auto Pay requirements, promotional terms and eligibility can vary by address. Prices and offers were checked during the September 2026 research pass and should not be treated as permanent rates.
The useful distinction is not simply the largest download number. Richmond residents may be comparing HFC cable, fiber, limited secondary cable coverage and fixed wireless. Upload capacity, latency, network footprint and the actual address-specific offer can change the practical difference between plans.
Xfinity maintains a Richmond-specific residential service page. Its current Richmond offer advertises gigabit service and a 5-year price guarantee, while Xfinity's broader plan lineup includes 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1 Gig and 2 Gig tiers. The actual upload speed and available tier should be confirmed at the property.
Verizon's current Richmond page identifies both Fios and 5G Home as Richmond-area home internet options. Its published Fios lineup includes 300/300 Mbps, 500/500 Mbps, 1 Gig, 2 Gig and 5 Gig tiers. Verizon also lists 5G Home options from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps for addresses where Fios is not available.
AT&T maintains a Richmond residential Internet Air page and specifically tells Richmond customers to check whether AT&T Fiber is available at their address. Internet Air uses AT&T's 5G network, with LTE potentially used according to signal availability. Fiber and Internet Air should be treated as separate products when comparing Richmond plans.
EarthLink maintains a Richmond residential page advertising fiber and other high-speed internet options. The current Richmond page advertises fiber service from $24.95 per month and speeds up to 5 Gbps. Because EarthLink's service can rely on different underlying networks, customers should verify the technology, upload speed and final broadband label for the address.
Cox appears in current Richmond-area coverage datasets, but available coverage is much smaller than the city's major Xfinity footprint. Third-party FCC-derived data identifies Cox cable service in a small portion of Richmond. Because the footprint is limited, Cox should be checked by address rather than presented as a citywide Richmond provider.
T-Mobile maintains a Richmond presence for 5G Home Internet. The service uses a gateway connected to T-Mobile's cellular network rather than a dedicated cable or fiber line. The available service and actual performance can depend on the home's location, signal conditions and network capacity.
Richmond households can encounter cable gigabit tiers, symmetrical fiber and fixed-wireless service. The useful speed target depends on simultaneous users, upload requirements, device count and the technology available at the property.
A 500 Mbps cable plan and a 500 Mbps symmetrical fiber plan can show the same download number while behaving differently for large uploads, cloud backups and other two-way workloads.
Check Your ZIP →Web browsing, HD streaming, video calls, schoolwork and everyday connected devices. Upload performance becomes more relevant when cloud backups or frequent file uploads are part of the routine.
A practical range for multiple simultaneous users, streaming, remote work, gaming and connected devices.
Useful when several people are online at once or when large downloads, gaming, 4K video and cloud applications are routine.
Most useful where multiple users transfer large amounts of data or the home network includes multi-gig wired equipment.
Relevant for advanced home networks, large transfers, home labs and several simultaneous multi-gig workloads. Household devices and Wi-Fi equipment must also support the additional capacity.
The Richmond comparison is primarily between established cable service, multiple fiber options and fixed wireless. Upload speed, latency, capacity and address-level availability are often more useful than a provider's headline download number.
Verizon Fios is a documented fiber option throughout portions of Richmond and the surrounding Richmond market. AT&T also directs Richmond residents to check AT&T Fiber by address, and EarthLink advertises fiber service in Richmond. The presence of a fiber provider in the city does not establish availability at every home or apartment.
Xfinity maintains a substantial Richmond residential market and publishes cable-based plans through multi-gig speeds. Cox also appears in Richmond-area coverage data, but its local footprint is considerably smaller. Cable service generally provides lower upload capacity than a symmetrical fiber connection.
Verizon 5G Home, T-Mobile Home Internet and AT&T Internet Air provide fixed-wireless alternatives. They use cellular networks rather than a dedicated wired line to each home, so eligibility and performance can depend on signal, capacity and the exact service address.
Richmond's provider market extends beyond the city boundary into Henrico, Chesterfield and other surrounding communities. Even within the city, apartment buildings, older structures, neighborhood infrastructure and network buildouts can produce different service choices. A Richmond provider list is therefore a research starting point rather than an address-level service result.
Verizon Fios and AT&T Fiber are documented Richmond-area fiber options, while Xfinity provides a major cable comparison. EarthLink can also sell fiber service over underlying networks. The actual set of choices depends on the property.
Richmond is surrounded by Henrico, Chesterfield and other communities that are commonly grouped into the Richmond market by providers. A provider serving Short Pump or Midlothian, for example, should not automatically be treated as available at every Richmond city address.
An apartment or condominium may have building-specific wiring, property agreements or an existing network installation. That means a provider that serves nearby single-family homes may not offer the same technology or installation path inside a particular building.
These areas are useful for organizing local research, not for assigning a provider to every address. Richmond's provider footprints cross neighborhood, ZIP-code and municipal boundaries, while building wiring and network construction can change the available choices.
Provider pages frequently group Richmond with surrounding communities. Those locations should not be treated as part of Richmond's city address-level coverage.
Compare the networks available at the property rather than assuming an entire Richmond ZIP code has the same options.
This page uses provider sources for current Richmond service descriptions, advertised plans and published prices. FCC Broadband Data Collection guidance is used to frame address-level availability. Third-party coverage information is treated as supporting evidence rather than proof that a particular address can order service.
Method: Provider claims were checked against current official service pages where available. Citywide and regional provider pages were not treated as proof that every Richmond address is serviceable. Third-party coverage data was used only as supporting evidence, particularly for limited Cox coverage. Prices are examples of published offers, not permanent Richmond rates. The research pass reflects information available in September 2026.
Information on this page is provided for research and comparison purposes. Internet service availability, technology, speeds, pricing, promotions, equipment requirements and terms can change. A provider listed for Richmond may not serve every address. Always confirm the exact service address and current broadband label or offer before ordering.