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Internet Providers in Penn Laird, Virginia

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Home Internet in Penn Laird, VA

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 88%
  • 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. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 23.5%
  • Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 18.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Penn Laird, VA

Xfinity is a dominant internet provider in Penn Laird, Virginia, offering a cable connection with 88% availability. Capable of delivering download speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps, it appeals to users with demanding bandwidth needs, from gaming to streaming. Xfinity's plans kick off at an appealing $35 per month.

Unlike Xfinity, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet serve 100% of Penn Laird using satellite connections. Viasat's plans, starting at $49.99 each month, deliver maximum download speeds of up to 100 Mbps. While slower than Xfinity, Viasat's universal coverage makes it an ideal choice in areas where cable or fiber connections fall short.

Hughesnet, mirroring Viasat's blanket coverage, offers a download speed of up to 25 Mbps, with plans also starting at $49.99 per month. Though slower than Xfinity and Viasat, Hughesnet's uniform reach makes it a solid pick for Penn Laird residents, especially in areas where other connection types lack consistency.

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
23.49%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • Shentel
87.98%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Penn Laird, VA

Provider Connection Types in Penn Laird, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Penn Laird, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
23.7%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
88.39%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
18.84%

List of Internet Providers in Penn Laird, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Verizon DSL 10 Mbps
Shentel Fiber 5 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Penn Laird, 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
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Shentel $70/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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