In Briarfield there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,992 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Briarfield
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 Briarfield are not shown.
Briarfield Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Briarfield. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Cox. Now you can call companies in Briarfield with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Briarfield?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Briarfield.
Internet Speed Key
The average Briarfield home can get up to 1,992 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 99.59% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Briarfield.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Briarfield, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Briarfield?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Briarfield you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Briarfield homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.59% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Briarfield homes.
Internet Market Health in Briarfield
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Briarfield internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Briarfield based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.1 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Briarfield internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Briarfield homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Briarfield internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Briarfield badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Briarfield, along with details on where in Briarfield and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 99.59%, or 4,398 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Briarfield area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Briarfield.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Briarfield. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Briarfield. The fastest plan anyone in Briarfield can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Briarfield customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Briarfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Briarfield cable providers. Cox offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Briarfield is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 327 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 58.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 28.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 86.41%, or 3,816 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Briarfield area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Briarfield.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Briarfield. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Briarfield. The fastest plan anyone in Briarfield can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Briarfield customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Briarfield 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 Briarfield fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Briarfield is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 86.41%, or 3,816 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Briarfield area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Briarfield.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Briarfield. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Briarfield. The fastest plan anyone in Briarfield can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Briarfield customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Briarfield 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 Briarfield fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Briarfield is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 98.39%, or 4,345 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Briarfield area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Briarfield.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Briarfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Briarfield. The fastest plan anyone in Briarfield can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Briarfield customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Briarfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Briarfield fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Briarfield is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 98.39%, or 4,345 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Briarfield area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Briarfield.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Briarfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Briarfield. The fastest plan anyone in Briarfield can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Briarfield customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Briarfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Briarfield fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Briarfield is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.43%, or 3,905 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Briarfield area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Briarfield.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Briarfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Briarfield. The fastest plan anyone in Briarfield can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Briarfield customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Briarfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Briarfield fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Briarfield is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Briarfield, Newport News, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 48.89%, or 2,159 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northwest, south, central, and east Briarfield area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Briarfield.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Briarfield. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Briarfield. The fastest plan anyone in Briarfield can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Briarfield customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Briarfield download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Briarfield fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Briarfield is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Briarfield Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Briarfield or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Briarfield compare to the rest of Newport News?
Internet speeds in Briarfield are comparable versus the average speeds in Newport News: 1,977 Mbps in Newport News versus 1,992 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Newport News is 97.23% versus 100.00% in Briarfield.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Briarfield are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Newmarket South, Newport News, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Newport News, Newport News, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aberdeen, Hampton, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northampton, Hampton, VA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Wythe, Hampton, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mercury Central, Hampton, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Magruder, Hampton, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Deer Park, Newport News, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Summerside, Cincinnati, OH: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte Park, Nashville, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Renton, WA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Western Hills, Beaumont, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Questa, Mountain House, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manton, Providence, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cottage Park, Mobile, AL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Hills, Huntington, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kingsland, Lyndhurst, NJ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds