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Internet providers in Salem, VA

T-Mobile Home Internet
68% available in Salem
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

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Xfinity
82% available in Salem
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps
Cox Communications
99% available in Salem
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

Hughesnet
99% available in Salem
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(426)

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Starlink
99% available in Salem
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(183)
B2X Online, Inc.
90% available in Salem
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Salem

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Salem area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$91.3/mo

Average speed
246.9 Mbps

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Salem Residential Internet Coverage

The established Virginia city of Salem is a residential and commercial hub in this part of the state. As a customer, you may be looking for commercial or residential internet plans. Due to the wide range of internet providers in this area, the entire city of Salem can choose from a variety of companies and plans.

Cable combines a practical price, high speed, and reliability, making it a popular choice for those in the Salem area. Xfinity boasts a fairly large cable network that reaches 72% of Salem homes. In comparison, Cox Communications offers service to 1% of Salem homes.

If DSL is a better fit for your home or business, consider Lumos Networks. This major DSL provider has a fairly small network that reaches just 16% of Salem, but coverage could expand in coming years.

Those who rely on the stability of satellite internet can turn to HughesNet. Through HughesNet, almost all of Salem has access to satellite service.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Salem

Average download speed
246.92 Mbps

Average upload speed
47.83 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
18.77 ms

Average jitter
12.98 ms

 

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Download speeds up to
245 Mbps

Connection
5G Home

User rating (594)

Download speeds up to
2000 Mbps

Connection
Cable

User rating (2419)

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Summary of Salem internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity Cable 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
Cox Communications Cable & Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Cox Communications
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
B2X Online, Inc. Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps N/A

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Salem

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on internet providers in Salem.

Comcast Business

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Jerome G | 06-08-2024

comcast is way over

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XFINITY

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Dreama S | 01-25-2023

The service is in and out all the time. Customer service is almost all overseas and cannot speak English well. No local offices, less than 1 hour away. Prices are outrageous.

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Dreama S | 01-25-2023

The service is in and out all the time. Customer service is almost all overseas and cannot speak English well. No local offices, less than 1 hour away. Prices are outrageous.

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Comcast Business

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Jerome G | 06-08-2024

comcast is way over

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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

  • Provider coverage areas 
  • Advertised speeds 
  • Real-world speeds (speed test data) 
  • Customer feedback
  • Other relevant localized data

We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

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