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Internet providers in Richardson, TX

1. AT&T
77% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

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2. EarthLink
90% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

User Rating(77)ā—Š

Ranked #1 Overall by Highspeedinternet.com customer satisfaction survey for 2021 & 2022.

3. Frontier
79% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card.

4. Hughesnet
99% available in Richardson
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(282)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

5. Viasat
85% available in Richardson
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
6. Rise Broadband
99% available in Richardson
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Link not provided
7. Easy Internet Now
97% available in Richardson
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
8. Spectrum
99% available in Richardson
Spectrum
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.

9. GHz Wireless
33% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
10. Argon Technologies
49% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
15Mbps
11. Community Internet Providers
71% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
30Mbps
12. Bluepeak
99% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Frontier
99% available in Richardson
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card.

2. Earthlink Business
90% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
3. Hughesnet
99% available in Richardson
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(282)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

4. Viasat
85% available in Richardson
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
5. Rise Broadband
99% available in Richardson
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Link not provided
6. Easy Internet Now
97% available in Richardson
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
7. Spectrum
99% available in Richardson
Spectrum
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.

8. Ooma
50% available in Richardson
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
9. Zayo Group
20% available in Richardson
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
10. GHz Wireless
33% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
11. Argon Technologies
49% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
20Mbps
12. One Ring Networks
53% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
13. Community Internet Providers
71% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
30Mbps
14. BelWave
99% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps
15. Bluepeak
99% available in Richardson
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Richardson
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
2. Visible
Available in Richardson
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
3. Verizon Wireless
75% available in Richardson
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
4. AT&T Wireless
99% available in Richardson
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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0ā€“5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Richardson

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Richardson area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$84.34/mo

Average speed
249.8 Mbps

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Richardson Residential Internet Coverage

The community of Richardson enjoys a healthy population of around 110,000, being home to the University of Dallas and being located on the outskirts of both Dallas and Plano. Most residents will have access to high-speed fiber optics and cable internet services for maximum download speeds. DSL services are also available in certain areas of Richardson.

Time Warner Spectrum services all neighborhoods and communities within Richardson. Extending from the southern point of Buckingham, extending north to the University of Dallas to the western point near Plano. They offer advertised speeds up to 50 Mbps to residents.

AT&T provides both home fiber optics and DSL services in Richardson. However, they offer a wider availability for their Uverse fiber optics. Residents living near the western outskirts of Dallas might be ineligible for fiber optics, but may be eligible for DSL services from AT&T. Similarly, AT&T doesn't offer DSL services to eastern, northern and central communities located in Richardson.

BelWave Communications provides all residents with fixed wireless internet. HughesNet does the same, offering residents satellite internet.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Richardson

Average download speed
249.8 Mbps

Average upload speed
160 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
13.15 ms

Average jitter
40.83 ms

 

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Learn more about Rise Broadband

Learn more about Easy Internet Now

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Learn more about Argon Technologies

Learn more about Community Internet Providers

Learn more about Bluepeak

What is the best internet provider in Richardson?

  • AT&T - Great value
  • EarthLink - Multiple service types available
  • Frontier - No-contract plans available
  • Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
  • Viasat - Widely available
  • Spectrum - No data caps

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Summary of Richardson internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
AT&T Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
EarthLink Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink
Frontier Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 3.5/5
Easy Internet Now DSL & Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.5/5
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5
GHz Wireless Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps N/A View Plans for GHz Wireless
Argon Technologies Fixed Wireless 15 Mbps N/A View Plans for Argon Technologies
Community Internet Providers Fixed Wireless 30 Mbps 0.5/5 View Plans for Community Internet Providers
Bluepeak Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Bluepeak

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Richardson

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on internet providers in Richardson.

AT&T

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Rachael H | 08-10-2023

Absolutely the worst company of any kind to deal with. Customer service is rubbish with ignorant excuses for continued increases in overall costs. Loyalty means nothing to them. Leaving.

Was this review helpful? Yes 5 No 1

Spectrum

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Kaden M | 03-24-2017

Ever since they have merged with Bright House (Small Operator) and Charter for the name of Spectrum>, Their internet speeds have been nothing more than Impressive, 100 mbps download and 10 mbps upload, perfect for online gaming, it's not the best and they speed up at night which leads to smooth internet

Was this review helpful? Yes 20 No 14

AT&T

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Donnie L | 08-25-2016

Internet is very slow. Drops service often and is not good in parts of house. Very hard to reach customer service and price is out of reason. If you call with a problem, they try to upsell the customer!

Was this review helpful? Yes 27 No 9

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AT&T

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Donnie L | 08-25-2016

Internet is very slow. Drops service often and is not good in parts of house. Very hard to reach customer service and price is out of reason. If you call with a problem, they try to upsell the customer!

Was this review helpful? Yes 27 No 9

Spectrum

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Kaden M | 03-24-2017

Ever since they have merged with Bright House (Small Operator) and Charter for the name of Spectrum>, Their internet speeds have been nothing more than Impressive, 100 mbps download and 10 mbps upload, perfect for online gaming, it's not the best and they speed up at night which leads to smooth internet

Was this review helpful? Yes 20 No 14

AT&T

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Rachael H | 08-10-2023

Absolutely the worst company of any kind to deal with. Customer service is rubbish with ignorant excuses for continued increases in overall costs. Loyalty means nothing to them. Leaving.

Was this review helpful? Yes 5 No 1

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