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Best Internet Providers in Portsmouth, VA

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Internet Providers Overview for Portsmouth, VA
Total Internet Providers 9
Download Speeds Up To 2 Gbps
Cheapest Monthly Plan $40.00
Fiber Coverage 63%
Fastest Provider Cox Cable
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Top 8 Internet Service Providers in Portsmouth, VA

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1. EarthLink

57.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 54.95/mo
View Plans 866-671-3918
57.5% Available

EarthLink Internet Availability By Type

Fiber Download speeds up to 5000 Mbps
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served

EarthLink Deals for April 2024

Deal Includes Download speeds up to Monthly Price
N/A $54.95
Call To Order EarthLink Service 866-671-3918

2. Verizon

57.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps DSL, Fiber, 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 40.00/mo
View Plans 855-959-3078
57.5% Available

Verizon Internet Availability By Type

Fiber Download speeds up to 2000 Mbps
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served

Verizon Deals for April 2024

Deal Includes Download speeds up to Monthly Price
High Speed Internet Internet 15 Mbps $40.00
Fios 300/300 Mbps Internet Internet 300 Mbps $49.99
5G Home Internet 300 Mbps $60.00
Fios 500/500 Mbps Internet Internet 500 Mbps $69.99
High Speed Internet Enhanced + Freedom Essentials Internet 15 Mbps $74.99
5G Home Plus Internet 1000 Mbps $80.00
Fios Gigabit Connection Internet 940 Mbps $89.99
Fios 2 Gigabit Internet 2000 Mbps $109.99
Fios Gigabit Connection + Fios TV Test Drive Internet 940 Mbps $174.99
Call To Order Verizon Service 855-959-3078

3. Cox Cable

99.6% Available
Download speeds up to:
2 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
View Plans 855-956-4467
99.6% Available
Click here to see Cox Cable's coverage map for Portsmouth, VA

Cox Cable Internet Availability By Type

Cable Download speeds up to 2000 Mbps
Fiber Download speeds up to 2000 Mbps
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served

Cox Cable Deals for April 2024

Deal Includes Download speeds up to Monthly Price
Go Fast Internet 100 Mbps $50.00
Go Fast Internet 100 Mbps $50.00
Go Faster Internet 250 Mbps $70.00
Go Faster Internet 250 Mbps $70.00
Go Even Faster Internet 500 Mbps $90.00
Go Even Faster Internet 500 Mbps $90.00
Go Super Fast Internet 1000 Mbps $109.99
Go Fast + Contour TV Starter Internet 100 Mbps $111.00
Go Super Fast Internet 1000 Mbps $120.00
Go Faster + Contour TV Starter Internet 250 Mbps $131.00
Go Fast + Contour TV Starter + Voice Preferred Internet 100 Mbps $131.00
Go Beyond Fast Internet 2000 Mbps $150.00
Go Beyond Fast Internet 2000 Mbps $150.00
Go Faster + Contour TV Starter + Voice Preferred Internet 250 Mbps $151.00
Go Even Faster + Contour TV Starter Internet 500 Mbps $151.00
Go Fast + Contour TV Preferred Internet 100 Mbps $165.00
Go Even Faster + Contour TV Starter + Voice Preferred Internet 500 Mbps $171.00
Go Fast + Contour TV Preferred + Voice Preferred Internet 100 Mbps $185.00
Go Beyond Fast + Contour TV Starter Internet 2000 Mbps $211.00
Go Beyond Fast + Contour TV Starter + Voice Preferred Internet 2000 Mbps $231.00
Call To Order Cox Cable Service 855-956-4467

4. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 99.99/mo
View Plans 844-983-3105
100% Available

Viasat Internet Availability By Type

Satellite Download speeds up to 150 Mbps
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served

Viasat Deals for April 2024

Deal Includes Download speeds up to Monthly Price
Viasat Unleashed Internet 150 Mbps $99.99
Viasat Unleashed Internet 150 Mbps $119.99
Call To Order Viasat Service 844-983-3105

5. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
25 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
View Plans 855-958-4319
100% Available

HughesNet Internet Availability By Type

Satellite Download speeds up to 100 Mbps
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served

HughesNet Deals for April 2024

Deal Includes Download speeds up to Monthly Price
Select Internet 50 Mbps $49.99
Elite Internet 100 Mbps $64.99
Fusion Internet 100 Mbps $94.99
Call To Order HughesNet Service 855-958-4319

6. Always ON

35.5% Available
Download speeds from:
25 - 150 Mbps Fixed Wireless
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35.5% Available

Always ON Internet Availability By Type

Fixed Wireless
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served

7. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo *
*Best for households
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100% Available
Click here to see Starlink's coverage map for Portsmouth, VA

Starlink Internet Availability By Type

Satellite Download speeds up to 220 Mbps
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served

Starlink Deals for April 2024

Deal Includes Download speeds up to Monthly Price
STANDARD Internet 150 Mbps $120.00 *
*Best for households
MOBILE - REGIONAL Internet 50 Mbps $150.00 *
*Unlimited Mobile Data Inland | Best for RVs, nomads, and campers.
MOBILE - GLOBAL Internet 50 Mbps $200.00 *
*Unlimited Mobile Data Inland | Best for RVs, nomads, and campers
MOBILE PRIORITY - 50GB Internet 220 Mbps $250.00 *
*Unlimited Mobile Global Data Inland | Best for maritime, emergency response, and mobile businesses
MOBILE PRIORITY - 5TB Internet 220 Mbps $5,000.00 *
*Unlimited Mobile Global Data Inland | Best for maritime, emergency response, and mobile businesses

8. T-Mobile Home Internet

35.5% Available
Download speeds from:
33 - 245 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 60.00/mo *
*With AutoPay. Customers see typical download speeds between 72 – 245 Mbps and upload speeds between 15 – 31 Mbps.
View Plans
35.5% Available
Click here to see T-Mobile Home Internet's coverage map for Portsmouth, VA

T-Mobile Home Internet Availability By Type

5G Internet Download speeds up to 245 Mbps
Estimated coverage percentage by connection type based on total population served

T-Mobile Home Internet Deals for April 2024

Deal Includes Download speeds up to Monthly Price
Home Internet w/ Autopay Internet 245 Mbps $60.00 *
*With AutoPay. Customers see typical download speeds between 72 – 245 Mbps and upload speeds between 15 – 31 Mbps.

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Battery Park, Carrollton, Chesapeake, Fort Monroe, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Smithfield, Virginia Beach

Average download speed in Portsmouth:

166 Mbps

Based on 29,570 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Portsmouth

  1. EarthLink - Most Fiber availability
  2. Verizon - Fiber up to 1000 Mbps
  3. Cox Cable - Fast download speeds in Portsmouth, most internet coverage and most Cable availability
  4. Viasat - Widely available
  5. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  6. Always ON - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps
  7. Starlink - Coverage
  8. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 245 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in Portsmouth

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

An Overview of Internet Providers in Portsmouth By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Cox Cable Cable 2 Gbps 100%
Verizon DSL 15 Mbps 2%
Verizon Fiber 2 Gbps 57%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Cox Cable Fiber 2 Gbps 3%
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps 57%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 245 Mbps 36%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 14%
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 36%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Cox Cable Cable 1 Gbps 100%
Verizon Fiber 940 Mbps 57%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 36%
Cox Cable Fiber 2 Gbps 3%
Verizon DSL 10 Mbps 2%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 14%

Popular Zip Codes in Portsmouth, VA:

23701, 23702, 23703, 23704, 23707, 23708, 23709

Internet Availability by Connection Type in Portsmouth

Internet service providers in Portsmouth use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 100%
Cable - 3%
DSL - 3%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Portsmouth, VA

Hotspot
3812 George Washington Highway
Portsmouth, VA 23702
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4020 Victory Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
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812 Airline Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23707
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5748 Churchland Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23703
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1136 London Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23704
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601 Portcentre Parkway
Portsmouth, VA 23704
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801 Water Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
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801 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
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6400 Bickford Parkway
Portsmouth, VA 23703
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1701 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704

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