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Internet Providers in Altavista, Virginia

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Home Internet in Altavista, VA
  • Provider
    • Xfinity
    • Verizon
    • Brightspeed
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Shentel
    • Wilkes and RiverStreet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Seiontec Systems
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 63.5%
    Altavista speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 5.8%
  • 3. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 83.7%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.3%
  • 6. Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 17.7%
  • 7. Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.5%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Seiontec Systems
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 98.7%

Best Internet Providers in Altavista, VA

Xfinity tops the list of internet providers in Altavista, Virginia, primarily delivering cable connections. Covering 63.50% of the town, it reaches a significant number of residents. With maximum download speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps, Xfinity ensures fast internet for streaming, gaming, and remote work. Starting at $30 per month, it offers high-speed service at a competitive price, making it a popular choice.

Brightspeed ranks second, offering both DSL and fiber connections. With a 54.50% coverage, it lags slightly behind Xfinity but still serves a large portion of the town. Brightspeed provides impressive speeds up to 940 Mbps, especially through its fiber service, starting at $49 per month. Although pricier than Xfinity, its fiber option justifies the cost for those needing ultra-fast internet.

While fixed wireless and satellite services like Viasat cover nearly all of Altavista, the high-speed options from Xfinity and Brightspeed attract most internet users in the town.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
  • UScellular
45.300000000000004%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • Shentel
63.480000000000004%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Altavista, Virginia

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Provider Connection Types in Altavista, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Altavista, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
26.27%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
76.81%

Internet Providers in Altavista, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Brightspeed $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Shentel $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Wilkes and RiverStreet $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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