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Internet Providers in Sandston, Virginia

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Home Internet in Sandston, VA

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 94.5%
    Sandston speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 92.2%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 90.7%
    Sandston speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 29.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Sandston, VA

Xfinity dominates as the leading internet service provider in Sandston, Virginia. Covering 96% of the city with a cable connection, Xfinity provides lightning-fast download speeds up to 1.2 Gbps. Starting at a modest $35 per month, it offers high-speed, affordable internet access for data-heavy activities like streaming and gaming.

Yet, Verizon and Viasat Internet offer solid alternatives. Serving 89% of Sandston, Verizon delivers diverse connection options, including fiber, DSL, and 5G. It boasts robust download speeds up to 940 Mbps and reasonably priced plans beginning at $40 per month. Viasat, on the other hand, delivers 100% coverage with its satellite connection. While its top download speed caps at 100 Mbps, starting rates are appealing at $49.99 per month. For those in areas with unreliable wired connections, Viasat's citywide availability makes it an attractive choice.

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
  • Always ON
29.07%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
94.52000000000001%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Sandston, VA

Provider Connection Types in Sandston, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sandston, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.78%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.61%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
88.82%

List of Internet Providers in Sandston, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

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