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Internet Providers in Altavista, Virginia

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Home Internet in Altavista, VA

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 83.7%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 63.5%
    Altavista speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.3%
  • 5. Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 17.7%
  • 6. Wilkes and RiverStreet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.5%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.3%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 5.8%
  • Seiontec Systems
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
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    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
  • XNET WiFi
  • Wilkes and RiverStreet
  • UScellular
45.300000000000004%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • Hughesnet
  • 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 Provider Store Locations in Altavista, VA

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%

List of Internet Providers in Altavista, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Shentel Cable 1 Gbps
Wilkes and RiverStreet Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Seiontec Systems Fixed Wireless 35 Mbps

Internet Providers in Altavista, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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 25 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Seiontec Systems $95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 35 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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