6 Best Internet Providers in Lindenwood, Norfolk, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Lindenwood, Norfolk, 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 Lindenwood, Norfolk, VA?

Cox Communications is the best internet provider in Lindenwood based on Norfolk 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 Lindenwood, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Cox Communications is an option for 99.03% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lindenwood

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lindenwood Internet Providers

Based on 123 reviews from Norfolk internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Lindenwood residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Norfolk, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 13.5% coverage in Lindenwood.

At a national level, based on 2416 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, MetroNet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.13 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lindenwood?

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, MetroNet 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 Lindenwood

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lindenwood

Based on data reported by Lindenwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Lindenwood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 Lindenwood?

Norfolk 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 3.00 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 Lindenwood customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Lindenwood

Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood below, including the metrics used and how Lindenwood compares to the rest of Norfolk and nation.

Lindenwood ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Lindenwood	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lindenwood that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	61.45%	62.11%	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.	3,912 Mbps	4,009 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 Lindenwood.	4.7	5.3	6.8

 

Lindenwood Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lindenwood	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.	2.3	2.4	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.	10%	9%	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.	90%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	73%	88%	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.	46%	74%	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.	46%	82%	76%

Lindenwood ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lindenwood is B-, which is much worse than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lindenwood is high with a score of 25 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lindenwood have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lindenwood 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.

73% of Lindenwood households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 46% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 16% 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 46% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 46% subscribe to it. A very low number of Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood?

How Much Speed does a Lindenwood Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lindenwood is 2.3, which is smaller than the Norfolk average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lindenwood's average household income is $51,558 which is lower than the Norfolk average of $69,087 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Lindenwood also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Norfolk average of 17%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 9% of residents in Norfolk who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lindenwood has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lindenwood households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lindenwood?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lindenwood?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lindenwood?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lindenwood?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Lindenwood?

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 Lindenwood is Cox.
• The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. 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 Lindenwood is Cox.
• Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Lindenwood, 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 Lindenwood compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood's B- ISP Report Card and 25 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.