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Internet Providers in Drakes Branch, Virginia

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Home Internet in Drakes Branch, VA
  • Provider
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Shentel
    • UScellular
    • Kinex Telecom
    • Starlink
    • Seiontec Systems
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 49.6%
  • 3. Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 30.6%
  • 4. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 49.6%
  • 5. Kinex Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 8.2%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Seiontec Systems
    Speeds Up To
    200 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 51%

Best Internet Providers in Drakes Branch, VA

Residents of Drakes Branch, Virginia, seeking internet service may find Viasat Internet an optimal choice. Viasat offers satellite internet with full coverage across the town and maximum download speeds of up to 150 Mbps. However, it starts at $199.99 per month, making it a costly option. Despite this, Viasat's reliable and widespread connection appeals to those prioritizing speed and comprehensive coverage.

HughesNet is another option with 100% satellite internet coverage. It offers maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps at a lower starting price of $49.99 per month. Though HughesNet is more budget-friendly than Viasat, it trades off with slightly lower speeds.

Always ON provides a fixed wireless connection that covers 47.80% of the area. This provider offers speeds up to 25 Mbps, starting at $60 per month. While it isn't as fast or widely available as satellite options, it serves as a reasonable alternative where coverage is available.

In Drakes Branch, fixed wireless coverage reaches 71%, and fiber covers 31% of the town, making satellite providers essential for ensuring complete coverage.

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
  • UScellular
49.61%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
  • Seiontec Systems
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Shentel
  • Kinex Telecom
30.65%

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Provider Connection Types in Drakes Branch, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Drakes Branch, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.59%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
30.84%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.21%

Internet Providers in Drakes Branch, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
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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