Internet in Richmond at a glance
- Top providers
- Xfinity, EarthLink, Verizon Fios, T-Mobile 5G
- Fastest option
- Xfinity up to 2 Gig; EarthLink/Fios symmetrical fiber
- Cheapest starting price
- Verizon 5G from ~$35/mo; Xfinity from $40/mo
- Fiber availability
- EarthLink and Verizon Fios fiber in much of the city
- Connection types
- Fiber, cable, 5G fixed wireless, satellite
In Richmond, Xfinity is the best all-around provider thanks to its widespread cable network (up to 2 Gig), with EarthLink and Verizon Fios offering symmetrical fiber (up to 940 Mbps) and Verizon 5G the cheapest option, plus T-Mobile 5G as a flexible alternative.
Virginia's capital is led by Xfinity cable (widely available, up to 2 Gig, from $40 — the broad fast option). For symmetrical fiber, EarthLink has substantial coverage (up to 940 Mbps, clean terms with no promo hikes) and Verizon Fios is the alternative. Verizon 5G Home ($35) is the budget pick, and T-Mobile 5G rounds out the no-contract choices.
📞 Fastest way to get connected in Richmond
Availability changes street by street — especially fiber. The quickest way to know exactly what's at your address (and lock in today's promotions) is to call a free advisor at (844) 933-1065. No obligation, and they'll check every provider for your specific Richmond address in minutes.
Internet providers available in Richmond
Here's a snapshot of the main internet providers serving Richmond, Virginia. Because availability is address-specific, call (844) 933-1065 to confirm what's at your exact location.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | From* | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | Up to 2 Gig | $40/mo | most of the city |
| EarthLink | Fiber | Up to 5 Gig | $40/mo | substantial coverage |
| Verizon Fios | Fiber | Up to 2 Gig | $50/mo | parts of the city |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G | Up to 1 Gig | $35/mo | Parts of city |
| T-Mobile 5G Home | 5G | Up to ~415 Mbps | $35/mo | Citywide |
| Satellite (Starlink/Viasat) | Satellite | Up to ~350 Mbps | $50/mo | Everywhere |
*Starting/promotional prices with typical conditions, illustrative and varying by address. Promotions change frequently — confirm current pricing by phone.
Richmond provider breakdown
Xfinity
The most widely available wired option in Richmond, covering most of the city, with speeds up to 2 Gig and a free mobile line for 12 months with qualifying internet. (1.2 TB data cap in most markets.)
📞 Call about Xfinity — (844) 933-1065EarthLink
EarthLink offers fiber in Richmond (substantial coverage) with symmetrical multi-gig speeds, no data caps, and no promotional price hikes after year one — a clean-terms fiber alternative.
📞 Call about EarthLink — (844) 933-1065Verizon Fios
A top fiber option in Richmond — Verizon Fios fiber with symmetrical speeds up to 2 Gig, no data caps, no contracts, and Home + Mobile discounts when paired with a Verizon phone plan. Covering parts of the city.
📞 Call about Verizon Fios — (844) 933-1065Verizon 5G Home
A wireless alternative in Richmond, from $35/mo with a Verizon mobile plan, plus a multi-year price guarantee and gift-card offers.
📞 Call about Verizon 5G Home — (844) 933-1065T-Mobile 5G Home
Nationwide 5G home internet, available across Richmond. $35/mo with AutoPay and a T-Mobile voice line, no contract, no equipment fees, and a 5-year price guarantee.
📞 Call about T-Mobile 5G Home — (844) 933-1065Satellite (Starlink/Viasat)
Available anywhere as a fallback. Rarely the first choice in a well-served city, but an option for addresses wired and 5G providers don't reach. Starlink now offers speeds up to ~350 Mbps with no data caps.
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📞 Call (844) 933-1065Choosing the best internet in Richmond
For most Richmond households:
- Want the widest + free mobile line? Xfinity — cable up to 2 Gig.
- Want symmetrical fiber with clean terms? EarthLink (no promo hikes) or Verizon Fios.
- Want the cheapest? Verizon 5G from $35.
Call a free advisor at (844) 933-1065 to check your exact Richmond address.
Bundling internet in Richmond
In Richmond, Xfinity's free mobile line for 12 months and Verizon's Home + Mobile discount are the strongest bundles, while EarthLink offers clean-terms fiber. T-Mobile and Verizon customers can bundle their 5G home internet with their phone plans. For the full picture, see our complete bundling guide, internet + mobile, and free mobile line deals.
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Frequently asked questions
Xfinity is the best all-around (cable up to 2 Gig, widely available). EarthLink and Verizon Fios offer symmetrical fiber (up to 940 Mbps), and Verizon 5G is the cheapest (from $35). The best for you depends on your exact address — call (844) 933-1065 to check.
Yes — EarthLink offers symmetrical fiber with substantial coverage, and Verizon Fios serves parts of the city. Confirm fiber for your exact address.
Verizon 5G starts around $35/month, Xfinity around $40, EarthLink and Verizon Fios around $40–$50, and T-Mobile 5G around $35. Confirm current rates for your address.
Xfinity's free mobile line and Verizon's Home + Mobile discount are standout deals, while EarthLink offers no promo price hikes. Call a free advisor to find the best deal for your address.
Yes — several providers in Richmond offer no-contract plans, including T-Mobile 5G Home, Verizon, and the major fiber and cable providers. Call to see which reach your home.