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99% available in Bedford
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$300 Mail-in Rebate Offer
99% available in Bedford
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The small city of Bedford is home to lower-middle class citizens. They work in both blue- and white-collar professions and are fairly well-educated. Bedford residents depend on a strong internet connection to connect with family and friends as well as connect with employers. Whereas only 85% of Virginians can access high-speed internet, 100% of Bedford residents have access to this service.
Currently Bedford is served by Verizon Fios for DSL and Shentel for cable internet. Both providers reach 100% of Bedford homes. Fiber optics have not yet reached the area for residents, but residents can also opt for satellite internet from HughesNet.
Bedford businesses are beginning to have access to fiber optics. Level 3 Communications currently provides the service to 1% of commercial enterprises in the area. This is likely to increase over time. Businesses can also access the same connections as area residents.
Xfinity offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps
Shentel offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps
Viasat offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps
HughesNet offers internet at speeds up to 25 Mbps
| Provider | Type | Download speeds |
User Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 2.5/5 |
| Verizon | DSL | 15 Mbps | 3.5/5 |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 1.5/5 |
| Viasat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 1.5/5 |
| Shentel | Cable & Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 2.0/5 |
| B2X Online, Inc. | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | N/A |
Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.
DSL:
DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.
Cable:
Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.
Satellite:
Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.
Fiber:
Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.
