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Internet Providers in Suffolk, Virginia

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    • Verizon
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
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    • Shentel
    • AT&T
    • Starlink
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Home Internet in Suffolk, VA

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 86%
    Suffolk speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 25.5%
    Suffolk speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 20.7%
  • AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 17.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 36%

Best Internet Providers in Suffolk, VA

The best internet providers in Suffolk are Spectrum and Verizon Fios. Spectrum’s cable internet offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary) and is available to 86 percent of Suffolk. Spectrum has many different internet plans available to residents, with prices as low as $50 per month for the first 12 months.

Other internet providers in Suffolk rely on DSL, satellite, and wireless connections — all of which are slower than the cable network Spectrum uses. Verizon is the only other internet option that offers a wired connection, and it covers a solid 6.5 percent of the area. Its fiber internet connection delivers download speeds up to 940 Mbps.

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
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
36.01%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Shentel
85.97%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Suffolk, VA

Provider Connection Types in Suffolk, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Suffolk, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
6.75%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
86.55000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.3299999999999998%

List of Internet Providers in Suffolk, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Shentel Fiber 5 Gbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Suffolk, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
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
Shentel $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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