In Petersburg there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 7.96% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 907 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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Petersburg, VA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 7.96% of Petersburg. 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 Petersburg above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Petersburg?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Petersburg.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Petersburg home can get up to 907 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.81% 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 Petersburg.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Petersburg, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Petersburg?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Petersburg you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
EarthLink Fiber in Petersburg, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 6.15%, or 3,692 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, north, east, and west Petersburg 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 Petersburg.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersburg. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Petersburg. The fastest plan anyone in Petersburg 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 Petersburg customers is up to 879 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Petersburg 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 one of the slowest compared to other Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 823 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Petersburg, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 6.15%, or 3,692 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, north, east, and west Petersburg 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 Petersburg.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersburg. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Petersburg. The fastest plan anyone in Petersburg 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 Petersburg customers is up to 879 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Petersburg 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 one of the slowest compared to other Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 823 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Ruralband Fiber in Petersburg, VA
Ruralband fiber coverage
About 1.81%, or 1,088 people, have Ruralband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Petersburg area. Ruralband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Petersburg.
Ruralband fiber download speeds
Ruralband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersburg. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ruralband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Petersburg. The fastest plan anyone in Petersburg can order from Ruralband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Petersburg customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ruralband fiber upload speeds
In Petersburg download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ruralband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ruralband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Petersburg fiber providers. Ruralband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Petersburg is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Petersburg Fiber 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 fiber internet in Petersburg compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in Petersburg are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 907 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 7.96% in Petersburg.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 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
- Colonial Heights, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Lee, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Bohemia, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Reams, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Prince George, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hopewell, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chester, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Enon, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Disputanta, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Beechwood Manor, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Vineland, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hempstead, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Griffin, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Forks, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hoboken, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coeur d'Alene, ID: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Santee, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brentwood, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Newport Beach, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Bergen, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds