In Petersburg there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 93.76% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,608 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, VA.
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Petersburg, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Petersburg
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 are not shown.
Petersburg Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Petersburg is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 93.76% of Petersburg. 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 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Petersburg?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Petersburg.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Petersburg home can get up to 1,608 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 47.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 45.96% 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.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Petersburg, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Petersburg?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Petersburg you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Petersburg homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.76% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.27%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.90% of Petersburg homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Petersburg, along with details on where in Petersburg and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Petersburg, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 93.76%, or 56,300 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Petersburg area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Petersburg.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersburg. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Petersburg. The fastest plan anyone in Petersburg can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Petersburg customers is up to 1,608 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 49.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Petersburg 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 cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Petersburg 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 145 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 49.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Petersburg Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Petersburg or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Petersburg compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Petersburg are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,608 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 93.76% in Petersburg.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Petersburg 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- West Petersburg, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colonial Heights, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Lee, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Matoaca, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Bohemia, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Reams, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sutherland, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kenwood, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hopewell, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Vineland, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hempstead, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Griffin, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks, ND: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hoboken, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Coeur d'Alene, ID: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Santee, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brentwood, TN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Newport Beach, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Bergen, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds