In Newport News City there are 7 residential internet providers covering 94.91% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,975 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.
Jump to Availability Maps
7 Internet Service Providers in Newport News City
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 Newport News City are not shown.
Newport News City 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
Availability maps for all providers in Newport News City
Using the dropdown below, please select a provider. Green indicates nearly all homes have service, red indicates few homes have service, and blank indicates no service.
Please note some providers will take longer to load than others
Internet service is available in 94.91% of Newport News City. 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 Newport News City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Newport News City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Newport News City.
1000 Mbps+
Colorblind friendly
off
The average Newport News City home can get up to 1,975 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 93.34% 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 Newport News City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Newport News City, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Newport News City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Newport News City you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.08% of Newport News City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.99% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.09% of Newport News City homes.
Internet Market Health in Newport News City
4+ options
Colorblind friendly
off
The map shows how competitive the Newport News City 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 Newport News City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.1 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Newport News City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Newport News City 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. Newport News City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Newport News City is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Newport News City, along with details on where in Newport News City and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Newport News City, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 93.22%, or 173,627 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newport News City area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Newport News City.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newport News City. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News City can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Newport News City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Newport News City 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 Newport News City cable providers. Cox offers 3 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 Newport News City 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 156 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 59.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Newport News City, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 87.52%, or 162,995 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newport News City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Newport News City.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Newport News City. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News City can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Newport News City customers is up to 940 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Newport News City 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 Newport News City fiber 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 Newport News City 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 880 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Newport News City, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 87.52%, or 162,995 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newport News City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Newport News City.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Newport News City. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News City can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Newport News City customers is up to 940 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Newport News City 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 Newport News City fiber providers. Verizon 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 Newport News City 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 880 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Newport News City, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 1.67%, or 3,118 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, southeast, and northwest Newport News City 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 Newport News City.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Newport News City. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News City 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 Newport News City customers is up to 1,804 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Newport News City 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 Newport News City fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newport News City 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 Newport News City, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.71%, or 170,802 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newport News City 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 Newport News City.
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 Newport News City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Newport News City. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News City 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 Newport News City customers is up to 66 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 45.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Newport News City 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 Newport News City 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 Newport News City 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
- 54.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 45.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Newport News City, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 89.77%, or 167,198 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newport News City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Newport News City.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Newport News City. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News City 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 Newport News City customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Newport News City 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 Newport News City 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 Newport News City 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 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Newport News City, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 89.77%, or 167,198 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newport News City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Newport News City.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Newport News City. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News City 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 Newport News City customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Newport News City 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 Newport News City 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 Newport News City 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 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Newport News City, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 34.03%, or 63,388 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newport News City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Newport News City.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Newport News City. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News City can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Newport News City customers is up to 310 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 98.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Newport News City 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 Newport News City fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Newport News City 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 21 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 98.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Newport News City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Newport News City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Newport News City compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Newport News City are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,975 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 94.91% in Newport News City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Newport News City 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
- York County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Poquoson City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampton City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isle of Wight County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Surry County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dinwiddie County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nottoway County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lunenburg County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Butler County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hernando County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- El Dorado County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ellis County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Beaufort County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tippecanoe County, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sarpy County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Rosa County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds