Best Internet Providers in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA
Christopher Newport has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Christopher Newport.
Ranks compare Christopher Newport with the 14 neighborhoods in Newport News.
The Best Internet in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA at a Glance
Christopher Newport Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Christopher Newport based on 143 Virginia customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Christopher Newport?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Christopher Newport, Newport News
How Christopher Newport Compares to the Rest of Newport News
Christopher Newport's report card score is 13th of 14 and its connectivity index is tied 6th of 14.
| Measure | Christopher Newport | Rank among neighborhoods in Newport News | Newport News | Newport News City | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 47.5% | 13th of 14 | 90.2% | 88.0% | 71.5% | Newmarket South (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,751 Mbps | 14th of 14 | 1,981 Mbps | 1,979 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greenwood and McIntosh and 1 more (2,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | Tied 7th of 14 | 6 | 6 | 7.1 | Jenkins (6.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 7th of 14 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Epes and Jenkins and 1 more (2.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 11th of 14 | 11% | 11% | 15% | Downtown Newport News (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | 12th of 14 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Reservoir (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 7th of 14 | 92% | 92% | 91% | Greenwood (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | 1st of 14 | 76% | 77% | 76% | Leads; next is Reservoir (80%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | 1st of 14 | 77% | 78% | 81% | Leads; next is Reservoir (80%) |
| Median household income | $88,982 | 1st of 14 | $71,999 | $73,845 | $93,246 | Leads; next is Greenwood ($72,617) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 54% | 1st of 14 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Leads; next is Newmarket South (25%) |
Fiber reaches 47.5% of homes in Christopher Newport, against 90.2% across Newport News and 88.0% across Newport News City. Households in Christopher Newport are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,982 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Christopher Newport
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Christopher Newport?
EarthLink Fiber in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA
Availability:
47.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 47.5% of Christopher Newport homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA
Availability:
47.5%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 47.5% of Christopher Newport homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Christopher Newport?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA
Availability:
57.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.5% of Christopher Newport homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.8% of Christopher Newport homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 55 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.8% of Christopher Newport homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
297 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.0% of Christopher Newport homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 297 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Christopher Newport?
Cox Cable in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA
Availability:
50.0%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 50.0% of Christopher Newport homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Christopher Newport?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Christopher Newport, Newport News, VA.
How Christopher Newport Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Christopher Newport that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Newmarket South has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Briarfield the fewest (84.1%); Christopher Newport has 47.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport (this page) | 6,759 | 47.5% | 1,751 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Northampton (Hampton) | 23,504 | 99.4% | 1,991 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Magruder (Hampton) | 13,153 | 90.7% | 1,934 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 71/100 |
| Deer Park | 11,793 | 88.1% | 1,995 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 53/100 |
| Palmer | 7,332 | 93.7% | 1,965 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 62/100 |
| Denbigh | 6,449 | 89.7% | 1,997 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 58/100 |
| Epes | 5,165 | 99.3% | 1,983 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Jenkins | 4,977 | 98.4% | 1,979 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Briarfield | 4,416 | 84.1% | 1,992 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 43/100 |
| Saunders | 3,969 | 86.6% | 1,988 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 43/100 |
| Newmarket South | 3,490 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Christopher Newport?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Christopher Newport
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Christopher Newport Internet Providers
Based on 143 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Christopher Newport residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 57.5% coverage in Christopher Newport.
At a national level, based on 2677 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Christopher Newport Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Christopher Newport, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Christopher Newport Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (1) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Christopher Newport
Based on data reported by Christopher Newport ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Christopher Newport. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Christopher Newport Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Christopher Newport?
Of the providers in Christopher Newport, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Christopher Newport where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Virginia or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.90 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Christopher Newport, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Christopher Newport
| ISP / Tech Type | Christopher Newport Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Christopher Newport?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Christopher Newport is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Christopher Newport is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Christopher Newport, available to 57.5% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.