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Internet Providers in Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Home Internet in Virginia Beach, VA
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    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
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  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32.5%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 64.6%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 65%
    Virginia Beach speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Cox
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 93.8%
    Virginia Beach speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. 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: 55.2%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 32.5%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Virginia Beach, VA

The best internet providers in Virginia Beach are Cox and Verizon Fios. Cox is the overall best internet provider in Virginia Beach because it offers speeds up to 2 Gbps for virtually every resident in the city. Cox provides discounted internet packages for subscribers looking to bundle Cox Internet, Cox Contour TV, Cox Mobile, Cox Homelife or Cox Voice into one package. Bundled packages from Cox start at $111 per month, while internet-only plans from Cox start at $50 per month.

Verizon Fios is another prominent internet provider in Virginia Beach. Verizon Fios offers fiber internet with download speeds up to 2 Gbps, as well as 5G home internet and DSL internet options. Verizon Fios provides frequent promotions, especially for new customers looking to add Verizon Fios TV, Verizon Wireless or Verizon Fios Home Phone to their internet package. Verizon Fios plans start at $49.99 per month, and many of these plans come with multiyear price guarantees, as well as multiple add-on options for streaming services such as Netflix, Max and YouTube Premium.

Fastest Internet Providers in Virginia Beach, VA

Cox is the fastest provider in Virginia Beach, with speeds up to 2 Gbps.

The fastest internet providers in Virginia Beach are Cox and Verizon Fios. Cox is the fastest because it offers speeds up to 2 Gbps. Having gigabit speeds means you’ll be able to use multiple devices at once, no matter the size of your household. While Cox was once a cable internet provider only, now it offers fiber internet, which means you can tap into symmetrical speeds for a consistent connection.

Verizon Fios is the second-fastest internet provider in Virginia Beach. It offers download speeds up to 2 Gbps. With multigigabit speeds, fiber internet from Verizon is a great deal, especially for households with content creators, streamers and remote workers. The Verizon Fios 1 Gig and Fios 2 Gig plans also come with expanded Wi-Fi 6E abilities to keep all your wireless devices connected at top-tier speeds.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Cox
93.81%

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Internet Availability in Virginia Beach, Virginia

The internet providers in Virginia Beach that offer high-speed, wired connections are Cox, EarthLink, and Verizon Fios. Both EarthLink and Verizon Fios offer fiber internet, but availability can be hit or miss across the city. Cox has near-universal coverage across the city with a few small exceptions. Let’s get into what options you can expect in your neighborhood.

EarthLink offers coverage in 64.6% of Virginia Beach. You’re most likely to get coverage in northeast Virginia Beach and other central and coastal areas like the Creative District. Western Virginia Beach neighborhoods like Acredale, Arrowhead, and those near Fort Story get very limited coverage.

Verizon Fios is available to 65.0% of Neptune City residents. Availability is good in north Virginia Beach from Bayside to Linkhorn Park and central neighborhoods from Thalia Manor down to Glenwood. There are, however, patchy coverage areas near Virginia Beach Town Center, around the Naval Air Station Oceana, and southern suburbs like Pungo.

Cox’s cable internet has the best availability in Virginia Beach, covering 93.8% of the city while still offering great speeds and reliability. With blanket coverage across the city, there are few residents who won’t be able to choose Cox as their internet provider. The only areas they don’t cover are along the beach south of Rudee Heights and a couple of minor spots near the Naval Air Station.

Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Virginia Beach, Virginia

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Virginia Beach, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Virginia Beach, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
8.75%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.17%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
66.82000000000001%

Internet Providers in Virginia Beach, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 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
Cox $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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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