In the Virginia Beach area there are 13 residential internet providers covering 97.07% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,469 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Virginia Beach
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 the Virginia Beach area are not shown.
Virginia Beach Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 97.07% of the Virginia Beach area. 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 the Virginia Beach area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Virginia Beach area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Virginia Beach area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Virginia Beach home can get up to 2,469 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 5,120 Mbps, which 8.00% 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 the Virginia Beach area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of the Virginia Beach area, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Virginia Beach area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Virginia Beach area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.61% of Virginia Beach homes.
- Cable is fastest for 72.35% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.93% of Virginia Beach homes.
Internet Market Health in Virginia Beach
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Virginia Beach area 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 the Virginia Beach area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.6 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.6 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Virginia Beach internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Virginia Beach homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Virginia Beach internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, the Virginia Beach area is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Virginia Beach area, along with details on where in the Virginia Beach area and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Virginia Beach, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 83.80%, or 1,491,618 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Virginia Beach area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Virginia Beach area.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Virginia Beach area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Virginia Beach area. The fastest plan anyone in the Virginia Beach area can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Virginia Beach customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In the Virginia Beach area 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 Virginia Beach cable providers. Cox 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 the Virginia Beach area 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 104 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 66.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 27.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Virginia Beach, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 53.46%, or 951,638 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Virginia Beach area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Virginia Beach area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Virginia Beach area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Virginia Beach area. The fastest plan anyone in the Virginia Beach area can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Virginia Beach 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 the Virginia Beach area 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 Virginia Beach fiber 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 the Virginia Beach area 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.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Virginia Beach, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 53.46%, or 951,638 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Virginia Beach area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Virginia Beach area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Virginia Beach area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Virginia Beach area. The fastest plan anyone in the Virginia Beach area can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Virginia Beach 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 the Virginia Beach area 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 Virginia Beach fiber providers. Verizon 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 the Virginia Beach area 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
Spectrum Cable in Virginia Beach, VA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 7.48%, or 133,139 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Virginia Beach area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Virginia Beach area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Virginia Beach area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Virginia Beach area. The fastest plan anyone in the Virginia Beach area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Virginia Beach customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Virginia Beach area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Virginia Beach cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Virginia Beach area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Virginia Beach, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 4.57%, or 81,289 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, central, northwest, southeast, north, east, and northeast Virginia Beach 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 the Virginia Beach area.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Virginia Beach area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Virginia Beach area. The fastest plan anyone in the Virginia Beach area can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Virginia Beach customers is up to 1,399 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 60.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Virginia Beach area 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 Virginia Beach fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Virginia Beach area is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Virginia Beach, VA
Lumos Networks fiber coverage
About 4.11%, or 73,098 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Virginia Beach area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Virginia Beach area.
Lumos Networks fiber download speeds
Lumos Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Virginia Beach area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Virginia Beach area. The fastest plan anyone in the Virginia Beach area can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Virginia Beach customers is up to 3,729 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 68.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 31.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds
In the Virginia Beach area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lumos Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Virginia Beach fiber providers. Lumos Networks 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 the Virginia Beach area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Lumos Networks customers can get speeds up to 3,729 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 68.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 31.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Virginia Beach, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.98%, or 1,655,164 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Virginia Beach 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 the Virginia Beach area.
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 the Virginia Beach area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Virginia Beach area. The fastest plan anyone in the Virginia Beach area 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 Virginia Beach customers is up to 64 Mbps.
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- 52.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Virginia Beach area 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 Virginia Beach 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 the Virginia Beach area 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.
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- 52.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 47.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Virginia Beach, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 87.27%, or 1,553,433 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Virginia Beach area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Virginia Beach area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Virginia Beach area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Virginia Beach area. The fastest plan anyone in the Virginia Beach area 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 Virginia Beach customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Virginia Beach area 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 Virginia Beach 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 the Virginia Beach area 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 5.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Virginia Beach, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 87.27%, or 1,553,433 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Virginia Beach area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Virginia Beach area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Virginia Beach area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Virginia Beach area. The fastest plan anyone in the Virginia Beach area 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 Virginia Beach customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Virginia Beach area 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 Virginia Beach 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 the Virginia Beach area 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 5.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Virginia Beach, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 45.20%, or 804,572 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Virginia Beach area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Virginia Beach area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Virginia Beach area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Virginia Beach area. The fastest plan anyone in the Virginia Beach area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Virginia Beach customers is up to 382 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 88.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Virginia Beach area 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 Virginia Beach fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 the Virginia Beach area 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 26 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 88.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
Virginia Beach Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Virginia Beach area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Virginia Beach area compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in the Virginia Beach area are faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 2,469 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 97.07% in the Virginia Beach area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Virginia Beach area 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
- Norfolk, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chesapeake, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Portsmouth, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carrollton, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Longview, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Everets, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smithfield, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isle of Wight, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orbit, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma City, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Providence, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Memphis, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Louisville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Milwaukee, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Orleans, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake City, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds