Where does broadband data come from?

Broadband availability data comes from the FCC's Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which requires internet service providers to report where they offer service, at what speeds, and using which technologies. Data is updated semi-annually.

What speeds are considered broadband?

The FCC defines broadband as a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload, though this standard is being updated. For practical use, streaming video requires about 5-25 Mbps, remote work video calls need 10-25 Mbps, and households with multiple users or devices should target 100+ Mbps.

Why might my actual internet speed differ from what is shown?

Reported speeds are the maximum that providers offer in an area, not guaranteed speeds. Actual performance depends on your plan tier, network congestion, equipment quality, distance from infrastructure, and the number of connected devices. Use speed test tools to measure your actual connection.

Internet Providers in Richardson, TX — ISPs, Speeds & Coverage Map

Broadband Summary

FCC BDC

Internet Providers

Max Download Speed

400 Gbps

Fiber Available

Yes

ISP Availabilityi

Provider▲▼	Technology▲▼	Download▼	Upload▲▼
Cogent Communication	Fiber (FTTP)	400 Gbps	400 Gbps
ZAYO GROUP LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Gbps	100 Gbps
UPN	Fiber (FTTP)	30 Gbps	30 Gbps
Logix Communications LP	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Hotwire Communications	Fiber (FTTP)	8.0 Gbps	8.0 Gbps
Frontier	Fiber (FTTP)	7.0 Gbps	7.0 Gbps
AT&T	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Xfinity	Fiber (FTTP)	2.0 Gbps	2.0 Gbps
Astound Broadband	Fiber (FTTP)	1.5 Gbps	1.5 Gbps
Fusion	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Spectrum	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Spectrum	Cable	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
TPx Communications	DSL	1.0 Gbps	35 Mbps
Fusion Cloud Services, Inc.	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
EarthLink Business	Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
MN FWA Buyer	Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Optimum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps
SimpleFiber Communications\| SimpleFiber	Fixed Wireless	800 Mbps	800 Mbps
Consolidated Communications	DSL	500 Mbps	75 Mbps
MN FWA Buyer	Licensed Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	500 Mbps
SimpleFiber Communications\| SimpleFiber	Fiber (FTTP)	500 Mbps	500 Mbps
Element8	Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	100 Mbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	300 Mbps	20 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	150 Mbps	4 Mbps
AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
SimpleFiber Communications\| SimpleFiber	Unlicensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
ZAYO GROUP LLC	DSL	50 Mbps	50 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	50 Mbps	5 Mbps
Logix Communications LP	Other	25 Mbps	25 Mbps

Speed Tiersi

25 Mbps+

Basic broadband

100 Mbps+

Fast broadband

300 Mbps+

High-speed

1 Gbps+

Gigabit

Technology Mixi

Fiber (FTTP): 13DSL: 4Fixed Wireless: 4Licensed Fixed Wireless: 4Cable: 2Satellite: 2Code 61: 1Unlicensed Fixed Wireless: 1Other: 1

FCC Broadband Data Collection (unknown)