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Internet Providers in Chesapeake, Virginia

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Home Internet in Chesapeake, VA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28.6%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 68.1%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 67.6%
    Chesapeake speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 90.5%
    Chesapeake speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Lumos
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.1%
  • 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: 45.9%

Home Internet Summary in Chesapeake, VA

EarthLink Fiber tops the list of web providers in Chesapeake, Virginia, with a fiber connection reaching maximum download speeds of 940 Mbps. Starting at $54.95 per month, EarthLink covers 68.10% of the city. This high-speed fiber connection offers reliability, making EarthLink an appealing choice for residents needing consistent connectivity.

Verizon ranks second, providing fiber and 5G services with the same 940 Mbps max download speed. It covers 67.60% of Chesapeake and has a more competitive price at $49.99 per month. Verizon's 5G technology offers an additional advantage, making it a strong competitor.

Cox, ranked third, offers the highest download speed at 2 Gbps via its cable connection. With the broadest coverage at 90.50% of the city and a starting price of $50 per month, Cox delivers impressive value. In Chesapeake, 96% of the city has fiber access, and 53% has cable access, with EarthLink, Verizon, and Cox leading in their respective services.

Best Internet Providers in Chesapeake, VA

Cox and Verizon Fios are the leading internet providers in Chesapeake. Cox has both cable and fiber plans, with speeds up to 2 Gbps. Cox’s service reaches 90.5 percent of Chesapeake. Stand-alone internet plans start at $50 per month, with multiple bundle options for internet, TV, and phone services.

Verizon Fios is the leading fiber internet provider in Chesapeake, offering speeds up to 940 Mbps. Verizon Fios has partial availability in Chesapeake, covering 67.6 percent of the area, though its DSL service covers 3.9 percent. Internet plans start at $49.99 per month.

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
45.87%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
  • Lumos
90.53%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Chesapeake, VA

Provider Connection Types in Chesapeake, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Chesapeake, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
4.14%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.59%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
52.83%

List of Internet Providers in Chesapeake, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Cox Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Lumos Fiber 5 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Chesapeake, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
Cox $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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
Lumos $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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