In Norfolk there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 62.11% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,935 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 Norfolk, VA.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Norfolk
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 Norfolk are not shown.
Norfolk Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Norfolk is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 62.11% of Norfolk. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MetroNet. Call one of the companies with service in Norfolk above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Norfolk?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Norfolk.
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The average Norfolk home can get up to 4,935 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,120 Mbps, which 59.28% 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 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Norfolk.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Norfolk, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Norfolk?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Norfolk you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 60.41% of Norfolk homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.14% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.19%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 10.26% of Norfolk homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Norfolk, along with details on where in Norfolk and at what speeds.
MetroNet Fiber in Norfolk, VA
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 59.28%, or 142,490 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Norfolk area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Norfolk.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Norfolk. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Norfolk can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Norfolk customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Norfolk download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Norfolk fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Norfolk is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Norfolk, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 10.54%, or 25,347 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Norfolk 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 Norfolk.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Norfolk. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Norfolk 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 Norfolk customers is up to 1,057 Mbps.
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- 5.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 94.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Norfolk 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 Norfolk fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Norfolk is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Norfolk, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 2.15%, or 5,171 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, east, and southwest Norfolk area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Norfolk.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Norfolk. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Norfolk can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Norfolk customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Norfolk download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Norfolk fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Norfolk is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Norfolk, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 2.15%, or 5,171 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, east, and southwest Norfolk area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Norfolk.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Norfolk. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Norfolk can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Norfolk customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Norfolk download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Norfolk fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Norfolk is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Norfolk Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Norfolk or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Norfolk compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in Norfolk are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 4,935 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 62.11% in Norfolk.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Norfolk 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
- Portsmouth, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chesapeake, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia Beach, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Carrollton, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Longview, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Smithfield, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Everets, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Isle of Wight, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Orbit, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Salem, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Salinas, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Round Rock, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake City, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Saginaw, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Salisbury, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Roswell, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Provo, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Portsmouth, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Renton, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds