In Northwest there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.47% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,961 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 Northwest
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 Northwest are not shown.
Northwest 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 99.47% of Northwest. 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 Northwest with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Northwest?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Northwest.
Internet Speed Key
The average Northwest home can get up to 1,961 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,120 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Northwest.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Northwest, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Northwest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northwest you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.34% of Northwest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.92% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.22%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Northwest homes.
Internet Market Health in Northwest
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Northwest 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 Northwest based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Northwest 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, Northwest 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. Northwest 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, Northwest badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northwest, along with details on where in Northwest and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 96.07%, or 77,731 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Northwest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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 87 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 58.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 88.77%, or 71,824 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Northwest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Northwest fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest 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 Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 88.77%, or 71,824 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Northwest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Northwest fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 5.81%, or 4,698 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, southeast, northwest, south, and central Northwest 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 Northwest.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest 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 Northwest customers is up to 1,331 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 66.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest 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 Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.17%, or 77,813 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest 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 Northwest.
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 Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest 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 Northwest customers is up to 62 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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
- 49.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 92.11%, or 74,526 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest 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 Northwest customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 92.11%, or 74,526 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest 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 Northwest customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 35.20%, or 28,477 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Northwest.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest 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 Northwest customers is up to 447 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 79.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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 32 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 79.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Northwest Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northwest or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Northwest compare to the rest of Virginia Beach?
Internet speeds in Northwest are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia Beach: 2,469 Mbps in Virginia Beach versus 1,961 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Virginia Beach is 97.07% versus 99.47% in Northwest.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northwest 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
- US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base, Norfolk, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Huntington-Jefferson, Virginia Beach, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kempsville Gardens, Virginia Beach, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Central, Virginia Beach, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Ocean View, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roosevelt Gardens Area, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Larrymore Lawns, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ballentine Place, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairmont Park, Norfolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indian River, Chesapeake, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- North Valley, San Jose, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Far Rockaway, Queens, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Galleria-Uptown, Houston, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale, Memphis, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake View, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Logan Square, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North, Raleigh, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds