In Ghent there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.91% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,848 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 Ghent
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 Ghent are not shown.
Ghent 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 99.91% of Ghent. 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 Ghent with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ghent?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ghent.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ghent home can get up to 1,848 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 86.57% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.51% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ghent.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Ghent, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Ghent?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ghent you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.34% of Ghent homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.57% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ghent homes.
Internet Market Health in Ghent
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ghent 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 Ghent based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Ghent internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ghent 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. Ghent internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 6 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, Ghent badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ghent, along with details on where in Ghent and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 86.57%, or 3,719 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ghent area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ghent.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ghent. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ghent. The fastest plan anyone in Ghent can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Ghent customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Ghent 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 Ghent cable 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 Ghent is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 97 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 24.51%, or 1,053 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, east, northeast, and north Ghent 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 Ghent.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ghent. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ghent. The fastest plan anyone in Ghent can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ghent customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Ghent download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ghent fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ghent is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ghent, Norfolk, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.91%, or 4,206 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ghent 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 Ghent.
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 Ghent. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ghent. The fastest plan anyone in Ghent 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 Ghent customers is up to 56 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 41.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 59.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ghent 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 Ghent 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 Ghent 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 10.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 59.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 73.77%, or 3,169 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Ghent area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ghent.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ghent. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ghent. The fastest plan anyone in Ghent can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Ghent customers is up to 894 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ghent download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ghent fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Ghent is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 67 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ghent, Norfolk, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 66.11%, or 2,840 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, east, southwest, south, central, and southeast Ghent area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ghent.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ghent. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ghent. The fastest plan anyone in Ghent 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 Ghent customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ghent 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 Ghent 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 Ghent 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 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ghent, Norfolk, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 66.11%, or 2,840 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, east, southwest, south, central, and southeast Ghent area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ghent.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ghent. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ghent. The fastest plan anyone in Ghent 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 Ghent customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ghent 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 Ghent 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 Ghent 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 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ghent Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ghent or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ghent compare to the rest of Norfolk?
Internet speeds in Ghent are slower versus the average speeds in Norfolk: 4,009 Mbps in Norfolk versus 1,848 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has greater internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Norfolk is 89.74% versus 99.91% in Ghent.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ghent 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
- Park Place, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lindenwood, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, Norfolk, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lamberts Point, Norfolk, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colonial Place Riverview, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Central Brambleton, Norfolk, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Larchmont-Edgewater, Norfolk, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairmont Park, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Ybor City, Tampa, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wrightsboro, Wilmington, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Allendale, Oakland, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Atlantic Boulevard Estates, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Park East, Sarasota, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Old Town-Chinatown, Portland, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Parkside, Camden, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pines Village, New Orleans, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pinewood-West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds