Who is our top ranked provider in Richlands NC? [Updated]

Richlands, NC High Speed Internet Service

Richlands, NC has a total of 4 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 4 internet service options in Richlands. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Richlands is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	71.4%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Richlands NC Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Richlands compare to Onslow County? The average speed in Richlands is 25.25 Mbps which is faster than Onslow County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the North Carolina average of 29.11 Mbps.

Richlands Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Richlands is 3.08 Mbps. This is 32.9% slower than the Onslow County average and 73.4% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 96.0% of Onslow County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 15.0% of Onslow County residents
The average internet download speed in Onslow County is 23.59 Mbps based upon 362896 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Richlands is 13.3% slower than the average in North Carolina and 22.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Richlands is 25.25 Mbps based upon 23608 measurements taken in the last 12 months

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Richlands residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for Richlands, North Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in Richlands?

Spectrum and CenturyLink with a download speed of 940 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Richlands.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Richlands, North Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 28574

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Richlands internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Richlands compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Click through to see how the Richlands broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: La Grange, Lake Royale, River Bend, Salisbury, St James, Stanley, Windsor

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Richlands - CenturyLink.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Richlands, North Carolina?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Richlands.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Richlands Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.