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Internet Providers in Nelson, Virginia

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Home Internet in Nelson, VA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • Verizon
    • XNET WiFi
    • Lake Country Internet
    • Open Broadband
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. 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: 11.3%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 9.3%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11.3%
  • Lake Country Internet
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.1%
  • Open Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 60.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Nelson, VA

Viasat Internet provides full satellite coverage in Nelson, Virginia, offering speeds up to 150 Mbps. Its plans start at $149.99 per month. While on the pricey side, Viasat guarantees connectivity to every resident, making it a reliable choice for those needing widespread service.

HughesNet also covers 100% of Nelson with satellite internet, offering speeds up to 100 Mbps and starting at $49.99 per month. This makes HughesNet a more affordable option without sacrificing coverage.

Verizon offers DSL services to about 9.30% of Nelson, with a maximum download speed of 10 Mbps and plans starting at $40 per month. Though its reach is limited, Verizon's DSL might suit those within its coverage area.

In Nelson, satellite services dominate, with DSL providing limited connectivity to a small fraction of the community.

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
  • Verizon
  • Open Broadband
60.660000000000004%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Nelson, 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 Nelson, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Nelson, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
9.59%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.27%

Internet Providers in Nelson, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $129.99/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
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Lake Country Internet $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Open Broadband $49.99/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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