Internet providers in Salem, VA

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.

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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Average download speed
249.26 Mbps

Average upload speed
48.71 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
19.75 ms

Average jitter
7.35 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Salem?

Cox Communications - High-quality equipment
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

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Summary of Salem internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Cox Communications	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Cox Communications
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
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