6 Best Internet Providers in Indian River, Chesapeake, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Indian River, Chesapeake, VA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Indian River, Chesapeake, VA?

Cox Communications is the best internet provider in Indian River based on Chesapeake customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Cox Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Indian River, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Cox Communications is an option for 99.57% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Indian River, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Indian River

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Indian River Internet Providers

Based on 126 reviews from Chesapeake internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Indian River residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 3.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Chesapeake, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 86.2% coverage in Indian River.

At a national level, based on 2403 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Lumos Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.28 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Indian River?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Cox Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Lumos Networks 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 Indian River

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Lumos Networks	5,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	940 Mbps
	EarthLink	940 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Indian River

Based on data reported by Indian River ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Indian River. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,718 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Cox Communications. This indicates Cox reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Indian River?

Chesapeake customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Verizon received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cox Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Indian River customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Indian River, Chesapeake, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Indian River

Indian River Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Indian River below, including the metrics used and how Indian River compares to the rest of Chesapeake and nation.

Indian River ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Indian River	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Indian River that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	84.40%	89.36%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,791 Mbps	2,397 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Indian River.	5.9	6.1	6.8

 

Indian River Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Indian River	Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.7	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	11%	12%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	93%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	72%	80%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	72%	80%	76%

Indian River ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Indian River is B, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Indian River is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Indian River have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Indian River ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

89% of Indian River households have an internet connection despite having 99.99% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Indian River residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Indian River?

How Much Speed does a Indian River Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Indian River is 2.6, which is smaller than the Chesapeake average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Indian River's average household income is $68,330 which is lower than the Chesapeake average of $102,754 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Indian River also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Chesapeake average of 17%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Chesapeake who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Indian River has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Indian River households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Indian River?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Indian River?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Indian River?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Indian River, Chesapeake, VA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Indian River?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Indian River?

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 Indian River is Cox.
• The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cox Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Indian River is Verizon.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Indian River, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Indian River compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Indian River stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Indian River's B ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.