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Internet Providers in Rocky Mount, Virginia

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Home Internet in Rocky Mount, VA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Hughesnet
    • Brightspeed
    • XNET WiFi
    • Shentel
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Seiontec Systems
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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: 27.3%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28.7%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27.3%
  • Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 70.7%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Seiontec Systems
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 98.8%

Best Internet Providers in Rocky Mount, VA

Brightspeed takes the top spot among internet service providers in Rocky Mount, Virginia. It offers DSL connections with 77.70% coverage and download speeds up to 100 Mbps. At $50 per month, Brightspeed delivers a good balance of speed and cost. Though DSL only covers 17% of Rocky Mount generally, Brightspeed covers a significant portion of this segment.

Viasat Internet holds second place by providing satellite internet with full coverage in Rocky Mount. Despite its maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, the starting price of $119.99 per month might deter budget-conscious users. EarthLink 5G Home Internet ranks third, operating on a 5G connection with 28.70% coverage. It offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps, starting at $39.95 per month, making it a viable choice for areas covered by 5G infrastructure.

Rocky Mount benefits most from satellite and fixed wireless services, with EarthLink's 5G slowly expanding its reach. These options ensure that various parts of the town have reliable internet access.

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
68.78999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Brightspeed
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Shentel
  • Seiontec Systems
98.77%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Rocky Mount, Virginia

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Provider Connection Types in Rocky Mount, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Rocky Mount, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
17.34%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
70.38%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.66%

Internet Providers in Rocky Mount, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Shentel $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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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