In Northwest there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 96.13% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA.
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Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Northwest
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Northwest are not shown.
Northwest Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Northwest is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.13% of Northwest. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Northwest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Northwest?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Northwest.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Northwest home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 96.07% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Northwest.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Northwest, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Northwest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northwest you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.34% of Northwest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.92% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.22%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Northwest homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northwest, along with details on where in Northwest and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA

Cox cable coverage
About 96.07%, or 77,731 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Northwest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northwest cable providers. Cox offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 87 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 58.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Northwest Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northwest or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Northwest compare to the rest of Virginia Beach?
Cable internet speeds in Northwest are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia Beach: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia Beach versus 2,000 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Virginia Beach is 0.00% versus 96.13% in Northwest.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northwest are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base, Norfolk, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Huntington-Jefferson, Virginia Beach, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kempsville Gardens, Virginia Beach, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Central, Virginia Beach, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Ocean View, Norfolk, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Roosevelt Gardens Area, Norfolk, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Larrymore Lawns, Norfolk, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ballentine Place, Norfolk, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairmont Park, Norfolk, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Indian River, Chesapeake, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- North Valley, San Jose, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Far Rockaway, Queens, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Galleria-Uptown, Houston, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale, Memphis, TN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lake View, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Logan Square, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North, Raleigh, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds


