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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Virginia
Xfinity and Cox supply the majority of your cable internet options in Virginia, although you may find Spectrum here and there across the state. Spectrum and Cox also offer fiber internet where available, but their top speeds don't surpass Verizon's fastest fiber plan of up to 2,300Mbps. If fiber or cable internet isn't available, Brightspeed's DSL internet is one option, or you could go with wireless 5G Home Internet from Verizon or T-Mobile. HughesNet and Viasat are your two major satellite options in Virginia.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars from customers in Virginia.
That ranks Virginia 39th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in Virginia
3.6/5 average customer satisfaction rating
39th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$86.70 average price per payment for internet, per household
87% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.6/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.6/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
8,631,393 people
2.52 average people per household
$71,359 average income per household
44 average age per household
55% of population employed
1% lower than national average
Ranked 38th nationally
25% higher than national average
Ranked 32nd nationally
14% higher than national average
Ranked 19th nationally
1% lower than national average
Ranked 36th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Virginia
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ting | 307.12 Mbps | 236.99 Mbps | 32.3% | View Plans for Ting |
| XFINITY | 278.01 Mbps | 39.99 Mbps | 88.79% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Cox Communications | 252.38 Mbps | 42.08 Mbps | 99% | View Plans for Cox Communications |
| Verizon Home Internet | 246.91 Mbps | 116.12 Mbps | 69.45% | View Plans for Verizon Home Internet |
| Shentel | 242.29 Mbps | 94.14 Mbps | 83.39% | View Plans for Shentel |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 400.77 Mbps | 97.94% | 47.81% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 1884.43 Mbps | 96.9% | 85.89% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 45.42 Mbps | 63.4% | 80.45% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 1515.49 Mbps | 87.21% | 82.43% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 83.73 Mbps | 25.37% | 80.81% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 139.8 Mbps | 0.93% | 98.2% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 240.15 Mbps | 98.99% | 96.26% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in Virginia
Cities in Virginia with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruther Glen | 300.84 Mbps | 67.2 Mbps | 68% | XFINITY |
| Hopewell | 297.75 Mbps | 50.66 Mbps | 69% | XFINITY |
| Stafford | 296 Mbps | 80.52 Mbps | 98% | XFINITY |
| Mechanicsville | 288.39 Mbps | 55.32 Mbps | 81% | XFINITY |
| Spotsylvania | 288.01 Mbps | 105.49 Mbps | 73% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Herndon | 285.1 Mbps | 101.78 Mbps | 89% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Henrico | 283.69 Mbps | 66.39 Mbps | 95% | XFINITY |
Ruther Glen is the best city in Virginia for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Hopewell and Stafford also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Virginia
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | 79,166 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| McLean | 49,587 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Charlottesville | 46,289 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Falls Church | 14,576 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Roanoke | 99,213 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bristol | 17,036 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Harrisonburg | 51,784 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Manakin Sabot | 5,525 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Lynchburg is the most internet-connected city in Virginia. Lynchburg makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Lynchburg's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. McLean and Charlottesville also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Virginia
Virginia Beach
Population: 457,900
Median income: $84,040
250.59 Mbps
avg. download speed
66.18 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Chesapeake
Population: 249,377
Median income: $82,622
272.74 Mbps
avg. download speed
69.26 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Norfolk
Population: 236,973
Median income: $58,409
215.67 Mbps
avg. download speed
47.2 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
