6 Best Internet Providers in Suburban Acres, Norfolk, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Suburban Acres, 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 Suburban Acres, Norfolk, VA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Suburban Acres based on Norfolk customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Suburban Acres, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 99.27% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Suburban Acres

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Suburban Acres Internet Providers

Based on 123 reviews from Norfolk internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Suburban Acres residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Norfolk, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 99.3% coverage in Suburban Acres.

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 Suburban Acres?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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, 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 Suburban Acres

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Suburban Acres

Based on data reported by Suburban Acres ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Suburban Acres. 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Suburban Acres?

Norfolk customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Suburban Acres customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Suburban Acres

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

Suburban Acres ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Suburban Acres	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Suburban Acres that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	67.42%	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.	4,119 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 Suburban Acres.	5.5	5.3	6.8

 

Suburban Acres Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Suburban Acres	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.	2.1	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.	7%	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.	84%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	80%	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.	65%	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.	65%	82%	76%

Suburban Acres ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Suburban Acres is B, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Suburban Acres is high with a score of 30 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Suburban Acres have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Suburban Acres 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.

80% of Suburban Acres households have an internet connection despite having 99.27% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% 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 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Suburban Acres 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 Suburban Acres?

How Much Speed does a Suburban Acres Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Suburban Acres is 2.1, which is smaller than the Norfolk average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Suburban Acres's average household income is $49,455 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.

Suburban Acres also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Norfolk average of 17%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Suburban Acres has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Suburban Acres households are much more technology-disengaged. 84% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Suburban Acres?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Suburban Acres?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Suburban Acres?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Suburban Acres?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Suburban Acres?

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

To see how Suburban Acres 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 Suburban Acres's B ISP Report Card and 30 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.