Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Covington, VA


In Covington there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 94.68% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,884 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 Fiber internet providers in Covington, VA.

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Covington, VA Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Covington

Lumos Networks | Fiber

Availability:

94.68%

Avg. Speed:

1,750 Mbps

Shentel | Fiber

Availability:

1.70%

Avg. Speed:

10,000 Mbps

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 Covington are not shown.

 

Covington Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Covington is fiber internet available?

Covington, VA map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 94.68% of Covington. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Lumos Networks. Call one of the companies with service in Covington above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Covington?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Covington.

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The average Covington home can get up to 1,884 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 1.70% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 75.88% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Covington.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Covington, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Covington?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Covington you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 33.02% of Covington homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 62.98% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 2.01%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.09%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Covington homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Covington, along with details on where in Covington and at what speeds.

Lumos Networks Fiber in Covington, VA

Lumos Networks fiber coverage

About 94.68%, or 9,448 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Covington area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Covington.

 

Lumos Networks fiber download speeds

Lumos Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Covington. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Covington. The fastest plan anyone in Covington can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Covington customers is up to 1,750 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Lumos Networks customers in Covington. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 18.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 81.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds

In Covington download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lumos Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Covington fiber providers. Lumos Networks 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 Covington is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Lumos Networks customers can get speeds up to 1,750 Mbps.

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Lumos Networks's Covington fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 18.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 81.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Shentel Fiber in Covington, VA

Shentel fiber coverage

About 1.70%, or 170 people, have Shentel fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, central, and north Covington area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Covington.

 

Shentel fiber download speeds

Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Covington. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shentel fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Covington. The fastest plan anyone in Covington can order from Shentel goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Covington customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Shentel customers in Covington. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps

 

Shentel fiber upload speeds

In Covington download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Shentel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Covington fiber providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Covington is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Shentel's Covington fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Covington Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Covington or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Covington compare to the rest of Virginia?

Fiber internet speeds in Covington are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,884 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 94.68% in Covington.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Covington are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2442694.33%
2445775.38%
2447459.38%
2442298.78%
24130100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2444882.06%
2408598.55%
2444598.74%
2498634.09%
2409099.81%

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