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Internet Providers in Salem, Virginia

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  • Provider
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • All Points Broadband
    • Shentel
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
    • Seiontec Systems
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Salem, VA

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 94.4%
    Salem speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37.3%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. All Points Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 28.8%
  • 6. Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 59.6%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 59.7%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, DSL
    Availability: 9.3%
  • Seiontec Systems
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 31.2%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 59.1%

Best Internet Providers in Salem, VA

In Salem, Virginia, Xfinity stands out as a top internet provider. Offering a cable connection, Xfinity combines impressive coverage and high-speed service with a maximum download speed of 1.2 Gbps at an affordable starting price of $35 per month. With its extensive coverage reaching 96% of Salem, Xfinity is a reliable choice for many consumers in the area who require high-speed internet for activities such as streaming or gaming.

Another commendable option in Salem is Shentel, which offers a fiber connection to its users. Despite covering only 58% of the city, Shentel boasts an exceptional maximum download speed of up to 2 Gbps - higher than that offered by Xfinity. The starting price matches that of Xfinity at $35 per month, making it an excellent value proposition for those within its coverage area seeking ultra-fast speeds. In terms of overall availability across different technologies in Salem, satellite and cable connections are most widespread at 100% and 96%, respectively, while fiber lags behind but still covers more than half the city.

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
  • All Points Broadband
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
59.68%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • Shentel
94.37%

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Provider Connection Types in Salem, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Salem, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
9.73%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.96000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
57.95%

List of Internet Providers in Salem, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Shentel Fiber 5 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, DSL 50 Mbps
Seiontec Systems Fixed Wireless 35 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Salem, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 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
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
All Points Broadband $89/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Shentel $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 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
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, DSL
Seiontec Systems $95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 35 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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