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Internet Providers in Independence, Virginia

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  • Provider
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Brightspeed
    • GigaBeam Networks
    • UScellular
    • Lingo Networks
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Independence, VA

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 29.8%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 78.8%
  • 5. GigaBeam Networks
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 36%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 47.2%
  • 7. Lingo Networks
    Speeds Up To
    250 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.5%
  • 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: 45.2%

Best Internet Providers in Independence, VA

In Independence, Virginia, the leading three internet service providers are Xfinity, Viasat Internet, and Hughesnet. Xfinity, providing a cable connection, claims the top spot with a maximum download speed of a whopping 1.2 Gbps. Despite its 33% coverage in the town, it delivers a speedy internet encounter for its users. It appeals to heavy internet users such as large households or frequent high-res content streamers, with plans beginning at $35 a month.

On the flipside, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet cover the entire town with their satellite connections. Viasat speeds up to 30 Mbps and charges a starting price of $49.99 every month. Hughesnet operates slightly lower speeds of 25 Mbps for the same cost. Even though their speeds fall short compared to Xfinity, their connection reliability in areas uncovered by other types is commendable.

Looking at the tech coverage in Independence, satellite connections are ubiquitous, cable connections cover a third of the town, fixed wireless services cover a little over half, while DSL and fiber connections have a smaller footprint. Consequently, Independence dwellers have a buffet of plans to pick from based on their specific location, budget, and 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
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
47.17%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Brightspeed
  • Lingo Networks
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • GigaBeam Networks
36%

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Provider Connection Types in Independence, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Independence, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
14.09%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
32.87%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
4.55%

List of Internet Providers in Independence, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 100 Mbps
GigaBeam Networks Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Lingo Networks Fiber, Fixed Wireless 250 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Independence, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
GigaBeam Networks $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Lingo Networks $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 250 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
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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