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Internet Providers in Chesapeake, Virginia

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Home Internet in Chesapeake, VA
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Cox
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Lumos
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28.6%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 68.1%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 71.1%
    Chesapeake speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 90.5%
    Chesapeake speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 62.3%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 28.6%
  • Lumos
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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 71.1 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
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • 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 Coverage Map and Store Locations for Chesapeake, Virginia

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

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%

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 300 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 $99.99/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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

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