5 Best Internet Providers in Kempsville Gardens, Virginia Beach, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Kempsville Gardens, Virginia Beach, 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 Kempsville Gardens, Virginia Beach, VA?

Cox Communications is the best internet provider in Kempsville Gardens based on Virginia Beach 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 Kempsville Gardens, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Cox Communications is an option for 100.00% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Kempsville Gardens

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kempsville Gardens Internet Providers

Based on 123 reviews from Virginia Beach internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Kempsville Gardens residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 3.32 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Virginia Beach, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Kempsville Gardens.

At a national level, based on 2378 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kempsville Gardens?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Kempsville Gardens, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Cox Communications.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Kempsville Gardens

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kempsville Gardens

Based on data reported by Kempsville Gardens 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 Kempsville Gardens. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,999 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, 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 Kempsville Gardens?

Virginia Beach customers rate Cox Communications 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.

Cox Communications received a local rating of 3.33 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Kempsville Gardens customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Kempsville Gardens, Virginia Beach, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Kempsville Gardens

Kempsville Gardens 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 Kempsville Gardens below, including the metrics used and how Kempsville Gardens compares to the rest of Virginia Beach and nation.

Kempsville Gardens ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Kempsville Gardens	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kempsville Gardens that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.39%	74.26%	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.	1,999 Mbps	2,469 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 Kempsville Gardens.	6.3	5.6	6.8

 

Kempsville Gardens Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Kempsville Gardens	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	2.5	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.	8%	11%	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.	97%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	92%	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.	81%	78%	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.	81%	80%	76%

Kempsville Gardens ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Kempsville Gardens is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kempsville Gardens is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kempsville Gardens have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Kempsville Gardens 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.

94% of Kempsville Gardens households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Kempsville Gardens 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 Kempsville Gardens?

How Much Speed does a Kempsville Gardens Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kempsville Gardens is 2.6, which is larger than the Virginia Beach average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Kempsville Gardens's average household income is $75,573 which is about average for the Virginia Beach average of $89,190 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Kempsville Gardens also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Virginia Beach average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Virginia Beach who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Kempsville Gardens has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Kempsville Gardens households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kempsville Gardens?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kempsville Gardens?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kempsville Gardens?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Kempsville Gardens, Virginia Beach, VA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kempsville Gardens?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Kempsville Gardens?

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 Kempsville Gardens is Cox.
• The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. 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 Kempsville Gardens is Cox.
• Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, Cox Communications, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Kempsville Gardens, 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 Kempsville Gardens compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Kempsville Gardens 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 Kempsville Gardens's B+ ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.