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Internet Providers in Virginia Beach, VA

Over 6,705 people in Virginia Beach 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

Verizon

44.31% availability
Verizon logo

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.

#3

Verizon Fios Fiber

67.1% availability
Verizon Fios Fiber logo

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.

#4

Cox

43.16% 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.

#5

Viasat

5.28% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#6

HughesNet

9.47% 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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, you will see speed tiers from 11 Mbps to 5 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $39.95-$99/mo range.

Cox is a solid choice in Virginia Beach, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of Virginia Beach and can support most households with speeds up to 1 Gbps and plans starting at $50/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 Virginia Beach.

What is the fastest internet provider in Virginia Beach?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Virginia Beach, 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%
Verizon Fios FiberFiber2 Gbps940 Mbps67.10%
VerizonFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps44.31%
CoxCable / Television1 Gbps35 Mbps43.16%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps5.28%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps9.47%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Virginia Beach?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Virginia Beach starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Viasat offers the next lowest price at $49.99/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
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
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Virginia Beach?

Virginia Beach has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

30.55%

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

Cable

43.16%

Most widely available wired option. Cox covers 43.16%, Cyberonic covers 44.31%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

39.83%

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

5G Wireless

0.04%

No contracts or data caps. Verizon leads at 44.31%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

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

Virginia Beach, VA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Virginia Beach, VA has a total of 14 internet providers including  7 Fiber providers, 2 Cable providers, 5 DSL providers, 5 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Virginia Beach, VA by Coverage Area

All 14 internet providers serving Virginia Beach by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 7 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber92.36%
2.Verizon Fios Fiber2 Gbps940 MbpsFiber67.10%
3.Verizon1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone44.31%
4.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless44.31%
5.Cox1 Gbps35 MbpsCable / Television43.16%
6.Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber12.90%
7.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone9.47%
8.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone5.28%
9.Global Capacity6 Mbps~DSL0.85%
10.SkyFiber Internet50 Mbps50 MbpsFixed Wireless0.04%
11.Eastern Shore Communications1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / Fixed Wireless~
12.XO Communications~~DSL / Fixed Wireless~
13.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
14.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Virginia Beach?

Yes. Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Virginia Beach, 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 14 internet providers in Virginia Beach, VA. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless 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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach. 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. Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach is 171 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 Virginia Beach, VA.

EarthLink Fiber, Verizon Fios Fiber, Verizon, Cox, and HughesNet offer internet in Virginia Beach, VA.

  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Verizon Fios Fiber: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $69.00/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.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Virginia Beach

Bayside Special Service Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 385-2680
Great Neck Area Library
1251 Bayne Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 385-2606
Kempsville Area Library
832 Kempsville Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 385-2627
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
100 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 385-0120
Oceanfront Area Library
700 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 385-2640
Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 385-2610
Pungo-Blackwater Library
916 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23457
(757) 385-7790
Virginia Beach Public Library
2416 Courthouse Drive Building 19
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 385-4321
Virginia Beach Public Library - Library Administration
2416 Courthouse Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 385-4321
Wahab Public Law Library
2425 Nimmo Parkway Judicial Center, Bldg 10b
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 385-4419
Windsor Woods Area Library
3612 South Plaza Trail
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 385-2630

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