In Portsmouth City there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 96.53% of the county. 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 Portsmouth City, VA.
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Portsmouth City, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth City are not shown.
Portsmouth City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Portsmouth City is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.53% of Portsmouth City. 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 Portsmouth City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Portsmouth City?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Portsmouth City.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Portsmouth City home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 96.53% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Portsmouth City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Portsmouth City you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.43% of Portsmouth City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.53% 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 1.45% of Portsmouth City homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Portsmouth City, along with details on where in Portsmouth City and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Portsmouth City, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 96.53%, or 94,517 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Portsmouth City area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Portsmouth City.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portsmouth City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Portsmouth City. The fastest plan anyone in Portsmouth City can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Portsmouth City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Portsmouth City 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 Portsmouth City cable providers. Cox 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 Portsmouth City is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 90 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Portsmouth City, VA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 1.38%, or 1,354 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Portsmouth City area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Portsmouth City.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portsmouth City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Portsmouth City. The fastest plan anyone in Portsmouth City can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Portsmouth City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Portsmouth City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Portsmouth City cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Portsmouth City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Portsmouth City Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Portsmouth City or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Portsmouth City compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Portsmouth City are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 2,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 96.53% in Portsmouth City.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Portsmouth 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
- Chesapeake City, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Norfolk City, VA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Suffolk City, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia Beach City, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Isle of Wight County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Southampton County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greensville County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Brunswick County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lunenburg County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Mendocino County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rockingham County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rockdale County, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Roanoke County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Roanoke City, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pottawattamie County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Platte County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nevada County, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Navajo County, AZ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Moore County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds