Internet Providers in Gloucester Point, VA

Over 141 people in Gloucester Point 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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100% Fiber. All the way to your door. $24.95/mo

#2

Verizon

56.2% availability
Verizon logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone / 5G Home Internet
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2718)

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

#3

Cox

52.67% availability
Cox logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / Television
Speed up to:

7 Gbps

User Review:

(2648)

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Cox is now part of Spectrum.

#4

Viasat

97.71% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#5

HughesNet

99.57% 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.

#6

Starlink

97% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite
Speed up to:

400 Mbps

User Review:

(2978)

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Fast Satellite Internet available almost anywhere on Earth.

Television Only Providers in Gloucester Point, VA

#1DIRECTV

  • Entertainment package: 90+ channels streaming or 175+ via satellite, locals included
  • Two ways to watch: satellite service, or streaming over the internet
  • HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ®, and Cinemax® included free for 3 months
  • On Demand shows and movies, plus unlimited cloud DVR storage on streaming plans
  • Professional installation with satellite, or plug-in self-setup with streaming
Pricing starting at:
$59.99

#2Dish 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

Best Internet Providers in Gloucester Point

Gloucester Point sits on the south bank of the York River. Development clusters along US 17 and the Coleman Bridge approach, concentrating recent utility upgrades in those corridors. Fiber is widely available in central Gloucester Point and along the US 17 corridor and Coleman Bridge approaches, while neighborhoods tucked into the riverfront coves and some older postwar streets remain served primarily by cable or, at the edges, fixed wireless and satellite. So people near the main roads often see near-symmetrical fiber speeds and quick uploads for cloud backups, but out toward the marshes performance drops and latency or data caps from satellite or fixed wireless become obvious.

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Gloucester Point, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $30 and $99/mo.

Cox cable internet is the next-best option in Gloucester Point for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 7 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $30/mo.

Verizon 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Gloucester Point. Plans start around $69/mo, with typical speeds around 11 Mbps-1 Gbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Gloucester Point?

Cox is the fastest internet provider in Gloucester Point, VA, with download speeds up to 7 Gbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps — available to 52.67% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
CoxFiber / Cable / Television7 Gbps30 Mbps52.67%
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps92.36%
VerizonFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone / 5G Home Internet1 Gbps1 Gbps56.20%
StarlinkSatellite400 Mbps44 Mbps97.00%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps97.71%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps99.57%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Gloucester Point?

Cox offers the cheapest internet in Gloucester Point starting at $30.00/month with speeds up to 7 Gbps. EarthLink Fiber offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
Cox$30.00Up to 7 GbpsNo1.28 TB
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Verizon$69.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Starlink$55.00Up to 400 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Gloucester Point?

Gloucester Point has 3 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Cable

52.67%

Most widely available wired option. Cox covers 52.67%, Cyberonic covers 56.20%. Up to 7 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

56.20%

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), Starlink (400 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Gloucester Point residents.

Gloucester Point, VA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Gloucester Point, VA has a total of 9 internet providers including  2 Cable providers, 3 DSL providers and 3 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Gloucester Point, VA by Coverage Area

All 9 internet providers serving Gloucester Point by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 5 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone99.57%
2.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.71%
3.Starlink400 Mbps44 MbpsSatellite97.00%
4.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber92.36%
5.Verizon1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone / 5G Home Internet56.20%
6.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless56.20%
7.Cox7 Gbps30 MbpsFiber / Cable / Television52.67%
8.T-Mobile 5G Home Internet~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile / 5G Home Internet~
9.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Gloucester Point?

Yes. Gloucester Point 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gloucester Point

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Gloucester Point, 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 9 internet providers in Gloucester Point, VA. Residents have a variety of service options, including cable, DSL and satellite.

Cox offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $30.00. 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.

Cox has the fastest speeds in Gloucester Point, with a top download speed of 7 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 Gloucester Point. 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. Gloucester Point residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. 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. 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 Gloucester Point, 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 Gloucester Point. 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 Gloucester Point is 57 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 Gloucester Point, VA.

HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink, EarthLink Fiber, and Verizon offer internet in Gloucester Point, VA.

  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • Starlink: Offers speeds up to 400 Mbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • 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.

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Free wireless internet access points in Gloucester Point

Point Branch Library
1720 George Washington Memorial Highway
Gloucester Point, VA 23062
(804) 642-9790

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