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Internet Providers in Chesapeake, VA

Over 3,426 people in Chesapeake found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

92.36% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Spectrum

0.02% availability
Spectrum logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

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Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

Verizon

76.49% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2718)

Fios customers get upload speeds as fast as their download speeds.

#4

Verizon Fios Fiber

64.6% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2976)

Compare Verizon Fios Internet Plans with speeds up to 1Gbps starting at $39.99/mo.

#5

Cox

69.74% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2648)

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Take the Cox challenge. The Difference is Clear.

#6

Viasat

6.26% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#7

Mediacom

1.65% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2679)

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Mediacom has a variety of internet plans that can accommodate the needs of each household member and any household.

#8

HughesNet

3.41% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Chesapeake, VA

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Chesapeake

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of Chesapeake, if it is available at your address. Fiber internet is one of the fastest and most reliable types of internet and is ideal for remote work, streaming, gaming, and busy households with lots of connected devices. In many areas of Chesapeake, you will see speed tiers from 3 Mbps to 5 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $39.95-$99/mo range.

Spectrum is a solid choice in Chesapeake, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of Chesapeake and can support most households with speeds up to 2 Gbps and plans starting at $40/mo.

Verizon offers 5G home internet plans starting at $69/mo, and delivers speeds from 11 Mbps to 450 Mbps, depending on your address and signal strength. 5G internet can be a great alternative in many parts of Chesapeake.

What is the fastest internet provider in Chesapeake?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Chesapeake, VA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 92.36% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps92.36%
SpectrumCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps0.02%
Verizon Fios FiberFiber2 Gbps940 Mbps64.60%
VerizonFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps76.49%
CoxCable / Television1 Gbps35 Mbps69.74%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps6.26%
MediacomCable / Television / Phone150 Mbps20 Mbps1.65%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps3.41%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Chesapeake?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Chesapeake starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Mediacom offers the next lowest price at $40.00/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Spectrum$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Verizon Fios Fiber$69.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Verizon$69.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Cox$50.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1.28 TB
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
Mediacom$40.00Up to 150 MbpsNo6 TB
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Chesapeake?

Chesapeake has 4 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

28.43%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

69.99%

Most widely available wired option. Spectrum covers 0.02%, Cox covers 69.74%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

70.06%

Verizon, max 1 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Chesapeake residents.

Chesapeake, VA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Chesapeake, VA has a total of 15 internet providers including  7 Fiber providers, 4 Cable providers, 5 DSL providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Chesapeake, VA by Coverage Area

All 15 internet providers serving Chesapeake by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 8 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber92.36%
2.Verizon1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone76.49%
3.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless76.49%
4.Cox1 Gbps35 MbpsCable / Television69.74%
5.Verizon Fios Fiber2 Gbps940 MbpsFiber64.60%
6.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone6.26%
7.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone3.41%
8.Mediacom150 Mbps20 MbpsCable / Television / Phone1.65%
9.Global Capacity6 Mbps~DSL0.07%
10.eVolve Business Solutions3 Mbps3 MbpsFiber0.04%
11.Eastern Shore Communications1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / Fixed Wireless0.03%
12.Spectrum2 Gbps2 GbpsCable / Television / Phone0.02%
13.XO Communications~~DSL / Fixed Wireless~
14.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
15.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Chesapeake?

Yes. Chesapeake residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Spectrum Internet Assist

$25/month for 50 Mbps for qualifying households. Spectrum Internet Assist includes a modem and Security Suite (some may qualify for $15/mo).

Provider Program

Verizon Forward

Up to $30 off/mo for eligible Fios or 5G home for qualifying households. Verizon Forward includes 12 months of job resources & skills training.

Provider Program

Cox Communications Connect2Compete

$9.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Cox Communications Connect2Compete includes Wi-Fi modem & EasyConnect self-install.

Provider Program

Mediacom Xtream Connect

$29.99/mo for 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Xtream Connect includes free install and Wi-Fi 6 (w/ 5-yr price lock). Equipment fee may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chesapeake

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Chesapeake, VA, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 15 internet providers in Chesapeake, VA. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Chesapeake, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Chesapeake. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Chesapeake residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps for $25/month. Verizon Forward has eligible Fios or 5G home with up to $30 off/mo. Cox Communications Connect2Compete offers $9.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps. Mediacom Xtream Connect has 100 Mbps starting at $29.99/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Chesapeake, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Chesapeake. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Chesapeake is 161 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Chesapeake, VA.

EarthLink Fiber, Verizon, Cox, Verizon Fios Fiber, and Viasat offer internet in Chesapeake, VA.

  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Verizon: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $69.00/mo.
  • Cox: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • Verizon Fios Fiber: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $69.00/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Chesapeake

Chesapeake Central Library
298 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 410-7100
Chesapeake Public Library System
298 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 410-7101
Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library
2726 Border Road
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 410-7036
Greenbrier Library
1214 Volvo Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 410-7058
Indian River Library
2320 Old Greenbrier Road
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 410-7003
Major Hillard Library
824 Old George Washington Highway, N.
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 410-7078
Russell Memorial Library
2808 Taylor Road
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 410-7020
South Norfolk Memorial Library
1100 Poindexter Street
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 410-7048

How We Research Internet Providers

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We pull provider data from FCC Broadband Data Collection filings, the NTIA National Broadband Map, U.S. Census Bureau data, and direct provider disclosures.

Coverage

Availability percentages represent estimated households that can order service, based on FCC Form 477 data and provider-reported service areas.

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