In Downtown Norfolk there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.46% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,231 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Downtown Norfolk
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Downtown Norfolk.
No internet provider of this type serves Downtown Norfolk.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Downtown Norfolk are not shown.
Downtown Norfolk 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 99.46% of Downtown Norfolk. 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 Downtown Norfolk with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown Norfolk?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown Norfolk.
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The average Downtown Norfolk home can get up to 2,231 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,120 Mbps, which 8.00% 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 Downtown Norfolk.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Downtown Norfolk, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown Norfolk?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Norfolk you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.74% of Downtown Norfolk homes.
- Cable is fastest for 79.21% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Downtown Norfolk homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown Norfolk
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The map shows how competitive the Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Downtown Norfolk 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, Downtown Norfolk 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. Downtown Norfolk 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, Downtown Norfolk badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Norfolk, along with details on where in Downtown Norfolk and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 86.43%, or 5,649 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Norfolk area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Norfolk.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Norfolk. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Norfolk can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Norfolk customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Downtown Norfolk download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Norfolk cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Norfolk is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 20.67%, or 1,351 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, central, south, and west Downtown Norfolk area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Norfolk.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Norfolk. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Norfolk can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Norfolk customers is up to 1,963 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Norfolk fiber providers. Cox 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 Downtown Norfolk is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 84 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 97.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 8.00%, or 523 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Downtown Norfolk area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Norfolk.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Norfolk. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Norfolk can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Downtown Norfolk customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Norfolk fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.41%, or 6,367 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk.
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 Downtown Norfolk. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk customers is up to 64 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 52.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Norfolk 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 below average compared to other Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 52.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 47.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 96.01%, or 6,275 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Norfolk area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Norfolk.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Norfolk. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Norfolk can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Norfolk customers is up to 817 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 25.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Downtown Norfolk is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 61 Mbps.
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- 74.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 25.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 76.67%, or 5,011 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, west, southwest, central, northwest, east, south, and north Downtown Norfolk area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Norfolk.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Norfolk. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk customers is up to 62 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 49.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 76.67%, or 5,011 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, west, southwest, central, northwest, east, south, and north Downtown Norfolk area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Norfolk.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Norfolk. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk customers is up to 62 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk 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 Downtown Norfolk 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 49.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Downtown Norfolk Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Norfolk or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown Norfolk compare to the rest of Norfolk?
Internet speeds in Downtown Norfolk are slower versus the average speeds in Norfolk: 4,592 Mbps in Norfolk versus 2,231 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has greater internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Norfolk is 89.74% versus 99.46% in Downtown Norfolk.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Norfolk 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
- Ghent Square, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ghent, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Central Brambleton, Norfolk, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lindenwood, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Park Place, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colonial Place Riverview, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, Norfolk, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ballentine Place, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lamberts Point, Norfolk, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairmont Park, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- South Modesto Acres, Modesto, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gresham-Northwest, Gresham, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Haevers Corners, Green Bay, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mountain Creek, Pflugerville, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Grove, Springfield, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Old West Durham, Durham, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- On Top of The World, Clearwater, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds