Best Internet Providers in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA
Mercury Central has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Mercury Central.
Ranks compare Mercury Central with the 10 neighborhoods in Hampton.
The Best Internet in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA at a Glance
Mercury Central Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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EarthLink
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Verizon
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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 Mercury Central, Hampton, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Mercury Central 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 Mercury Central?
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 Mercury Central, Hampton
How Mercury Central Compares to the Rest of Hampton
Mercury Central's report card score is 5th of 10 and its connectivity index is 8th of 10.
| Measure | Mercury Central | Rank among neighborhoods in Hampton | Hampton | Hampton City | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.9% | 5th of 10 | 71.9% | 71.7% | 71.5% | Northampton (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 1,984 Mbps | 6th of 10 | 1,978 Mbps | 1,978 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Foxhill (2,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | 2nd of 10 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 7.1 | Downtown Hampton (6.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 2nd of 10 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Foxhill (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 9th of 10 | 11% | 11% | 15% | Foxhill (13%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 8th of 10 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Buckroe and Foxhill and 3 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | 7th of 10 | 93% | 93% | 91% | Buckroe and Foxhill (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | 9th of 10 | 80% | 80% | 76% | Foxhill (87%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | Tied 5th of 10 | 81% | 81% | 81% | Foxhill (91%) |
| Median household income | $69,109 | 6th of 10 | $76,562 | $76,008 | $93,246 | Foxhill ($118,411) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | 2nd of 10 | 16% | 16% | 16% | Phoebus (26%) |
Fiber reaches 93.9% of homes in Mercury Central, against 71.9% across Hampton and 71.7% across Hampton City. Households in Mercury Central are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,109 (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 Mercury Central
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mercury Central?
EarthLink Fiber in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 92.0% of Mercury Central homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 92.0% of Mercury Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA
Availability:
20.5%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 20.5% of Mercury Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mercury Central?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Mercury Central homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% of Mercury Central homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% of Mercury Central homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA
Availability:
47.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
207 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.9% of Mercury Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 207 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mercury Central?
Cox Cable in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 96.7% of Mercury Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mercury Central?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Mercury Central, Hampton, VA.
How Mercury Central Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Mercury Central that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Newmarket South (Newport News) has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Buckroe the fewest (18.9%); Mercury Central has 93.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury Central (this page) | 14,449 | 93.9% | 1,984 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 62/100 |
| Northampton | 23,504 | 99.4% | 1,991 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Buckroe | 15,040 | 18.9% | 1,961 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 70/100 |
| North King St | 13,949 | 45.6% | 1,978 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 68/100 |
| Greater Wythe | 13,323 | 96.8% | 1,997 Mbps | 6 | B | 63/100 |
| Magruder | 13,153 | 90.7% | 1,934 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 71/100 |
| Aberdeen | 11,959 | 96.8% | 1,993 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 50/100 |
| Phoebus | 11,275 | 65.8% | 1,997 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 71/100 |
| Downtown Hampton | 9,221 | 94.2% | 1,967 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 61/100 |
| Briarfield (Newport News) | 4,416 | 84.1% | 1,992 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 43/100 |
| Newmarket South (Newport News) | 3,490 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mercury Central?
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 Mercury Central
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 980 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Mercury Central Internet Providers
Based on 143 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Mercury Central 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 99.1% coverage in Mercury Central.
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 Mercury Central Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mercury Central, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mercury Central 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 | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mercury Central
Based on data reported by Mercury Central 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 Mercury Central. 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 | Mercury Central Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (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 Mercury Central?
Of the providers in Mercury Central, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Mercury Central 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 Mercury Central, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mercury Central
| ISP / Tech Type | Mercury Central 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 | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mercury Central?
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 Mercury Central 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 Mercury Central is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mercury Central, available to 99.7% 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.