In Gloucester County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.67% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,943 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 Gloucester County
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 Gloucester County are not shown.
Gloucester County 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 99.67% of Gloucester County. 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 Gloucester County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Gloucester County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Gloucester County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Gloucester County home can get up to 1,943 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 96.38% 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 Gloucester County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Gloucester County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Gloucester County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gloucester County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.48% of Gloucester County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.02% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.17%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Gloucester County homes.
Internet Market Health in Gloucester County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Gloucester County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Gloucester County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Gloucester County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Gloucester County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gloucester County, along with details on where in Gloucester County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Gloucester County, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 95.79%, or 37,082 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gloucester County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gloucester County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gloucester County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gloucester County. The fastest plan anyone in Gloucester County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Gloucester County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gloucester County 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 65 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Gloucester County, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 2.48%, or 959 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, and northwest Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gloucester County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gloucester County. The fastest plan anyone in Gloucester County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gloucester County customers is up to 1,962 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gloucester County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gloucester County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.24%, or 36,095 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County.
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 Gloucester County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gloucester County. The fastest plan anyone in Gloucester County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gloucester County customers is up to 70 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gloucester County 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gloucester County, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 64.19%, or 24,847 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, northwest, southeast, central, northeast, north, and east Gloucester County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gloucester County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gloucester County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gloucester County. The fastest plan anyone in Gloucester County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gloucester County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gloucester County 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 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gloucester County, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 64.19%, or 24,847 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, northwest, southeast, central, northeast, north, and east Gloucester County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gloucester County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gloucester County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gloucester County. The fastest plan anyone in Gloucester County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gloucester County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gloucester County 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 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gloucester County, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 55.37%, or 21,433 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, south, north, southeast, central, east, and northeast Gloucester County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gloucester County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gloucester County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gloucester County. The fastest plan anyone in Gloucester County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Gloucester County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gloucester County 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 above average compared to other Gloucester County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gloucester County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Gloucester County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gloucester County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Gloucester County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Gloucester County are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,943 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 99.67% in Gloucester County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gloucester County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Mathews County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsburg City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- James City County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Kent County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charles City County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northampton County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hopewell City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Prince George County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colonial Heights City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Petersburg City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Isle of Wight County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jasper County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jasper County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jasper County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Itasca County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds