In Newport News there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 89.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 950 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.
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Newport News, VA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Newport News
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 Newport News are not shown.
Newport News Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Newport News is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 89.74% of Newport News. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in Newport News above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Newport News?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Newport News.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Newport News home can get up to 950 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 75 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Newport News.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Newport News, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Newport News?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Newport News you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.48% of Newport News homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.89% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.77% of Newport News homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Newport News, along with details on where in Newport News and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Newport News, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 89.67%, or 163,357 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Newport News area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Newport News.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Newport News. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Newport News customers is up to 940 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Newport News download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Newport News fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Newport News is up to 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 880 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Newport News, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 89.67%, or 163,357 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Newport News area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Newport News.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Newport News. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Newport News customers is up to 940 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Newport News download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Newport News fiber providers. Verizon 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 Newport News is up to 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 880 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Newport News, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 1.23%, or 2,237 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southeast, and northwest Newport News area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Newport News.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Newport News. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Newport News customers is up to 1,727 Mbps.
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- 72.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Newport News download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Newport News fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newport News is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Newport News Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Newport News or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Newport News compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in Newport News are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 950 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 89.74% in Newport News.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Newport News are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Yorktown, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Eustis, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Poquoson, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hampton, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Seaford, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Carrollton, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Smithfield, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rushmere, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Monroe, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Comet, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- South Gate, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Simpsonville, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Snellville, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Somerville, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sioux Falls, SD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Smyrna, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sioux City, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Simi Valley, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Slidell, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Redmond, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds