Internet providers in Richland, Washington

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Broadband in Richland

Richland is the Benton County Tri-Cities city at the Yakima–Columbia confluence—Hanford commuter town, municipal Richland Energy Services electric (not Benton PUD), and city water/sewer/garbage on one utility bill.

Richland FCC samples lead with Ziply Fiber at up to 6 Gbps symmetric, plus Spectrum, Day Wireless, and xyTel gig fiber. Slug richland-wa. Badger Mountain and Horn Rapids lots often use Advanced High Speed or PocketiNet wireless—confirm the address tool.

Richland Energy Services municipal electric (8.5% increase Jan 1, 2026; ~$23/mo customer charge). City water (~$30 at 5,000 gal) and sewer $25.60/mo (further wastewater phase-in begins July 1, 2026); city solid waste on the same bill. Official coverage research: FCC National Broadband Map.

Internet providers by technology in Richland

Researching home internet in Richland? At our FCC National Broadband Map sample (46.2857, -119.2845), Ziply Fiber appears with a fiber filing with reported downloads up to 6 Gbps at our stored Richland coordinate—often the strongest wireline option where it reaches your address; cable from Spectrum (reported up to 1 Gbps download) is another common path in FCC data for suburban and in-town routes; Advanced High Speed Internet lists fixed wireless at this sample point—useful where fiber or cable drops have not been built to the lot; satellite providers such as Starlink, HughesNet, Viasat also file at this coordinate, which can matter on rural fringes even when Richland looks well served on a map. Promotional pricing and store availability are not in FCC filings—run the comparison tool with your full street address before you order.

Notable options in this FCC sample

  • Ziply Fiber — Highest provider-reported max download in our Richland FCC sample (6 Gbps)
  • Day Wireless — Fiber filing in our sample (up to 1 Gbps download reported)
  • Spectrum — Fiber filing in our sample (up to 1 Gbps download reported)
  • xyTel — Fiber filing in our sample (up to 1 Gbps download reported)
  • Advanced High Speed Internet — Fixed wireless option where listed (up to 500 Mbps download reported)
  • EV Holdings 1 LLC — Fixed wireless option where listed (up to 500 Mbps download reported)
  • Verizon — Fixed wireless option where listed (up to 300 Mbps download reported)
  • PocketiNet — Fixed wireless option where listed (up to 200 Mbps download reported)

Fastest internet providers in Richland

Ziply Fiber leads our Richland sample at 6 Gbps symmetric—ahead of Day Wireless, Spectrum, and xyTel gig fiber (1 Gbps symmetric) in the same Benton County coordinate.

Fastest internet providers in Richland for Richland from FCC filings at sample coordinates
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
Ziply FiberFiber6 Gbps6 Gbps
Day WirelessFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
SpectrumCable1 Gbps1 Gbps
SpectrumFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
xyTelFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps

Fiber internet providers in Richland

Ziply multi-gig plus Spectrum, Day Wireless, and xyTel gig fiber file along George Washington Way—slug richland-wa; this is municipal Richland Energy Services electric, not Benton PUD.

Fiber internet providers in Richland for Richland from FCC filings at sample coordinates
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
Ziply FiberFiber6 Gbps6 Gbps
Day WirelessFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
SpectrumFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
xyTelFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps

Cable internet providers in Richland

Spectrum files 1 Gbps symmetric cable at this coordinate—compare Ziply upload in south Richland and Horn Rapids.

Cable internet providers in Richland for Richland from FCC filings at sample coordinates
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
SpectrumCable1 Gbps1 Gbps

Fixed wireless internet in Richland

Advanced High Speed Internet (500 Mbps symmetric), EV Holdings, PocketiNet, and Verizon cover Hanford-adjacent and Badger Mountain fringe lots.

Fixed wireless internet in Richland for Richland from FCC filings at sample coordinates
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
Advanced High Speed InternetFixed Wireless500 Mbps500 Mbps
Advanced High Speed InternetFixed Wireless500 Mbps100 Mbps
EV Holdings 1 LLCFixed Wireless500 Mbps285 Mbps
VerizonFixed Wireless300 Mbps20 Mbps
PocketiNetFixed Wireless200 Mbps50 Mbps

DSL internet providers in Richland

Legacy copper DSL filings—often slower max downloads but sometimes the only wireline option on older plant.

DSL internet providers in Richland for Richland from FCC filings at sample coordinates
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
Ziply FiberDSL115 Mbps7 Mbps

Satellite internet providers in Richland

Starlink leads satellite for Columbia River bench acreage with a Richland ZIP.

Satellite internet providers in Richland for Richland from FCC filings at sample coordinates
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
StarlinkSatellite280 Mbps30 Mbps
HughesNetSatellite100 Mbps5 Mbps
ViasatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps

Internet providers in Richland (FCC filing sample)

Table lists provider-reported residential filings at our stored coordinate for Richland. This is research data—not live pricing, percent coverage, or a guarantee that every brand sells at your address. See how we use FCC data below for sample methodology, then confirm plans in the comparison tool above.

Connection types in this FCC sample

  • Fixed Wireless (14)
  • Fiber (4)
  • Satellite (3)
  • Cable (1)
  • DSL (1)
FCC provider filings for Richland at sample coordinates 46.2857, -119.2845
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
Ziply FiberFiber6 Gbps6 Gbps
Day WirelessFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
SpectrumCable1 Gbps1 Gbps
SpectrumFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
xyTelFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
Advanced High Speed InternetFixed Wireless500 Mbps500 Mbps
Advanced High Speed InternetFixed Wireless500 Mbps100 Mbps
EV Holdings 1 LLCFixed Wireless500 Mbps285 Mbps
VerizonFixed Wireless300 Mbps20 Mbps
StarlinkSatellite280 Mbps30 Mbps
PocketiNetFixed Wireless200 Mbps50 Mbps
PocketiNetFixed Wireless200 Mbps50 Mbps
Ziply FiberDSL115 Mbps7 Mbps
AT&TFixed Wireless100 Mbps20 Mbps
EV Holdings 1 LLCFixed Wireless100 Mbps20 Mbps
HughesNetSatellite100 Mbps5 Mbps
T-MobileFixed Wireless100 Mbps20 Mbps
ViasatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps
xyTelFixed Wireless100 Mbps20 Mbps
EV Holdings 1 LLCFixed Wireless55 Mbps11 Mbps
Pacific Independent Technology Alliance LLCFixed Wireless50 Mbps10 Mbps
Ziply FiberFixed Wireless50 Mbps10 Mbps
NeubeamFixed Wireless10 Mbps1 Mbps

How much internet speed do you need in Richland?

Headline Mbps in ads are often “up to” values. Match the plan to how many people and devices share the connection—not only the fastest number on a provider card. Upload speed matters for video calls and cloud backups.

25+ Mbps

  • Web, email, HD streaming
  • 1–2 devices
  • Ideal for 1–2 people

100+ Mbps

  • 4K streaming, online gaming, video calls
  • 3–5 devices
  • Ideal for 2–6 people

500 Mbps – 1 Gig

  • Multiple 4K streams, large uploads, smart home
  • 5+ devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people or heavy WFH

Mbps (megabits per second) measures data rate. FCC broadband benchmarks use 25 Mbps download as a baseline for fixed service; fiber and cable plans in Richland often exceed that where plant reaches your address.

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Before you order in Richland

  • Use your exact address. Benton County can include multiple networks—or pockets with only one wireline option. Summaries on this page and FCC filings describe sample points, not a quote for your home.
  • Check HOA and apartment rules. Bulk agreements or approved-provider lists can limit what you can install—ask the property manager if results look narrow.
  • Compare technology types. Plans may be labeled cable, fiber, DSL, fixed wireless, or satellite—upload speed and latency vary. Match the plan to how you use the connection, not only headline download Mbps.
  • Cross-check government data. Our FCC section below explains the one-point sample we store; the FCC National Broadband Map lets you search your address. The shopping tool above shows retail offers—they can disagree, so confirm with the ISP before you sign up.

How we use FCC broadband data

This section explains how we build the FCC provider table above for Richland. It is methodology—not a coverage map for the whole city and not a substitute for checking your street address in the comparison tool.

We take one sample coordinate per city from our dataset (the point we store in cities.json, usually a centroid or chosen coordinate—not an address you enter on this page). We query the FCC National Broadband Map API for residential provider filings at that latitude and longitude, then store the rows in fcc-broadband-by-city.json for this page. Each row is a brand + technology + reported max speeds; multiple rows per brand are normal (for example separate cable and fiber filings).

Filings describe what providers report at that point. They are not retail prices, promotional bundles, percent of homes served, or a guarantee that service can be installed at your driveway.

FCC data is provider-reported and may lag new construction, while shopping-tool results can vary by address, promotion, and provider eligibility. We use FCC data for technology and availability context, not final pricing.

Internet providers submit updated broadband availability to the FCC on a semiannual schedule—filing deadlines are typically March 1 and September 1 (or the next business day). Even after the FCC publishes a new dataset, filings can trail fiber overbuilds, new subdivisions, and retired copper plant by months.

What this sample shows

Sample coordinates
46.2857, -119.2845
One point in our city dataset
Distinct provider names
15
23 provider+technology filing rows in the table above
Fastest reported download
up to 6 Gbps
Highest max in this sample only
Satellite in sample
Yes
Starlink, HughesNet, Viasat

Our stored copy of this sample was last refreshed from the FCC API on 2026-08-15. Batch updates run on our schedule; the underlying FCC map updates on the agency's semiannual publication cycle. Cross-check your address on the FCC National Broadband Map or in the comparison tool above before you order service.

Frequently asked questions

Broadband networks follow street-level infrastructure, franchise areas, and sometimes HOA or building agreements—not just Benton boundaries or the Richland label. Two homes on the same road can fall on different sides of a fiber build or cable node. Enter your full street address (and unit, if applicable) in the tool for the most relevant plans.
Richland Energy Services supplies electric service for this area in our modeling, but home internet is a separate retail market. Your ISP may be a cable company, fiber overbuilder, telco, fixed wireless carrier, or satellite provider depending on address. Use the comparison tool to see what markets to your location.
The FCC sample on this page is a single provider-reported snapshot at our stored coordinates for Richland. The embedded comparison tool is a separate shopping flow: it may show different plans, promotions, or eligibility for your exact service location. Use both for research, then confirm pricing and installation with the ISP before you order.
The FCC National Broadband Map is the government’s map of where providers report offering service. This page adds Washington-local context and embeds a partner comparison tool for plans and promotions. Neither replaces a serviceability check or order confirmation from your chosen provider.
Download and upload speeds in marketing materials are often “up to” values and can depend on network load, your Wi-Fi, and inside wiring. If you work from home or upload large files, compare upload speeds and any data policies—not only the headline download number. Run a wired speed test after install if performance matters.
Fiber coverage grows across Washington but remains address-specific. Urban and suburban areas often see fiber or high-tier cable; some addresses still rely on DSL, fixed wireless, or satellite. Use the address search below rather than assuming the same technology as a nearby neighborhood.
The comparison tool shows current retail offers for the address you enter. Our FCC table reflects one provider-reported sample at stored coordinates for Richland. Filings can omit some brands, use different corporate names, or lag new construction. Use both for research, then confirm with the ISP.
Fiber usually offers the best upload speeds and latency where available. Cable is widely deployed and often competitive on download. Fixed wireless and 5G home can be strong where wireline has not been built to the lot. Satellite works almost everywhere but typically has higher latency. Match technology to your address check, not only city-level summaries.

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