In Petersburg City there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 99.64% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,633 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 Petersburg City, VA.
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Petersburg City, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Petersburg City
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 Petersburg City are not shown.
Petersburg City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Petersburg City is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.64% of Petersburg City. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Petersburg City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Petersburg City?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Petersburg City.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Petersburg City home can get up to 1,633 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 53.93% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 45.71% 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 Petersburg City.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Petersburg City, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Petersburg City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Petersburg City you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Petersburg City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.64% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Petersburg City homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Petersburg City, along with details on where in Petersburg City and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Petersburg City, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.64%, or 33,337 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Petersburg City area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Petersburg City.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersburg City. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Petersburg City. The fastest plan anyone in Petersburg City can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Petersburg City customers is up to 1,633 Mbps.
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- 54.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 45.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Petersburg City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Petersburg City cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Petersburg City is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 151 Mbps.
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- 54.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 45.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Petersburg City Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Petersburg City or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Petersburg City compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Petersburg City are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,633 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 99.64% in Petersburg City.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Petersburg City 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Colonial Heights City, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hopewell City, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dinwiddie County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Charles City County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Amelia County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- James City County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nottoway County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsburg City, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gloucester County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Jackson County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- San German Municipio, PR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Saline County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Salinas Municipio, PR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Salem City, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sagadahoc County, ME: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lassen County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jasper County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds