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Internet Providers in Bristow, Virginia

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Home Internet in Bristow, VA

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 82.3%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 82%
    Bristow speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 81.7%
    Bristow speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. RCN
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 23.2%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71.1%

Best Internet Providers in Bristow, VA

Xfinity dominates the internet service scene in Bristow, Virginia, delivering high-speed cable internet to 80% of the area. With download speeds reaching an impressive 1.2 Gbps, Xfinity provides a swift and dependable internet service. It offers plans starting at a reasonable $35 per month, reflecting great value for the extensive coverage and remarkable speed.

However, Xfinity meets fierce competition from Verizon, a close second. Verizon serves 36% of Bristow with an array of internet options, offering fiber, DSL, and 5G connections. Its download speeds peak at 940 Mbps, a tad less than Xfinity, and its plans are slightly higher, beginning at $40 per month. Though its reach is less extensive than Xfinity, Verizon caters to consumers who prefer fiber connections.

In Bristow, cable internet leads, with a staggering 99% availability. Fiber and fixed wireless follow, covering 36% and 71% of Bristow respectively. Meanwhile, satellite connections encompass the entire area, adding to the range of options open to consumers for their internet needs.

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
  • Always ON
71.07%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • RCN
81.67%

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Provider Connection Types in Bristow, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Bristow, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
6.59%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.14%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
36.34%

List of Internet Providers in Bristow, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
RCN Cable 1.5 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Bristow, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN $20/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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