In South Boston there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.23% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,592 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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10 Internet Service Providers in South Boston
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 South Boston are not shown.
South Boston 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 99.23% of South Boston. 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 Brightspeed. Now you can call companies in South Boston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in South Boston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in South Boston.
Internet Speed Key
The average South Boston home can get up to 1,592 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 59.14% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Boston.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of South Boston, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in South Boston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Boston you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.14% of South Boston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 32.34% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.73%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.02%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of South Boston homes.
Internet Market Health in South Boston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the South Boston 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 South Boston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
South Boston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, South Boston homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. South Boston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, South Boston is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Boston, along with details on where in South Boston and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in South Boston, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 91.49%, or 11,105 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Boston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South Boston.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all South Boston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In South Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other South Boston cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in South Boston, VA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 74.77%, or 9,075 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Boston area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of South Boston.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for South Boston customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 21.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 45.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In South Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other South Boston DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 4.3 Mbps.
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- 27.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 45.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in South Boston, VA
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 60.52%, or 7,346 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Boston area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of South Boston.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for South Boston customers is up to 1,955 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In South Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other South Boston fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,955 Mbps.
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- 97.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband Fiber in South Boston, VA
EMPOWER Broadband fiber coverage
About 8.54%, or 1,036 people, have EMPOWER Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast South Boston area. EMPOWER Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of South Boston.
EMPOWER Broadband fiber download speeds
EMPOWER Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EMPOWER Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from EMPOWER Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all South Boston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband fiber upload speeds
In South Boston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EMPOWER Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EMPOWER Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other South Boston fiber providers. EMPOWER Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in South Boston, VA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 94.16%, or 11,429 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Boston area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South Boston.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for South Boston customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other South Boston fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Boston, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 86.58%, or 10,509 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Boston 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 South Boston.
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 South Boston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for South Boston customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 46.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Boston 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 above average compared to other South Boston fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston 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.
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- 46.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Boston, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 80.38%, or 9,756 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Boston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of South Boston.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for South Boston customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 8.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other South Boston fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston 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 4.5 Mbps.
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- 8.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Boston, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 80.38%, or 9,756 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Boston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of South Boston.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for South Boston customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 8.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Boston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other South Boston fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston 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 4.5 Mbps.
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- 8.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Boston, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 59.21%, or 7,187 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Boston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of South Boston.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Boston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Boston. The fastest plan anyone in South Boston can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all South Boston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Boston 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 South Boston fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Boston is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
South Boston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Boston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in South Boston compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in South Boston are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,592 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 99.23% in South Boston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Boston 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Hyco, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Halifax, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cluster Springs, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Danripple, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Piney Grove, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Denniston, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scottsburg, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Virgilina, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Paces, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- White Oak, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Tyrone, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dudley, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Duson, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Duvall, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Temple Hills, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tillamook, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Toney, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Totowa, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trenton, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Troutman, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds