6 Best Internet Providers in Virginia Beach City, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Virginia Beach City, VA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Virginia Beach City, VA?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Virginia Beach City based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Virginia Beach City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 89.87% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Virginia Beach City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Virginia Beach City Internet Providers

Based on 126 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Virginia Beach City residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Cox Communications wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 97.1% coverage in Virginia Beach City.

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 Virginia Beach City?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 Virginia Beach City

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Lumos Networks	5,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 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 Virginia Beach City

Based on data reported by Virginia Beach City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Virginia Beach City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,280 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Virginia Beach City?

Virginia customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state 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 3.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cox Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Virginia Beach City customers with an average price rating of 3.29 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Virginia Beach City

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

Virginia Beach City ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Virginia Beach City	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Virginia Beach City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	76.13%	76.30%	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.	2,071 Mbps	1,990 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 Virginia Beach City.	5.8	5.6	6.8

 

Virginia Beach City Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Virginia Beach City	Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.6	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.	13%	16%	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%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	91%	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.	85%	76%	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.	86%	77%	76%

Virginia Beach City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Virginia Beach City is B, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Virginia Beach City is high with a score of 80 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Virginia Beach City have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Virginia Beach City ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

95% of Virginia Beach City households have an internet connection despite having 98.65% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Virginia Beach City 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 Counties Compare to Virginia Beach City?

How Much Speed does a Virginia Beach City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Virginia Beach City is 2.6, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Virginia Beach City's average household income is $100,086 which is higher than the Virginia average of $107,027 and much higher than 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.

Virginia Beach City also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Virginia Beach City has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Virginia Beach City households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% 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 Virginia Beach City?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Virginia Beach City?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Virginia Beach City?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Virginia Beach City?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Virginia Beach City?

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 Virginia Beach City is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Virginia Beach City is Verizon.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Virginia Beach City, 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 Virginia Beach City compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Virginia Beach City 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 Virginia Beach City's B ISP Report Card and 80 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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