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Internet providers in Newport News, VA

1. EarthLink.
99% available in Newport News
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Ranked #1 Overall by Highspeedinternet.com customer satisfaction survey for 2021 & 2022.

2. Cox Communications
99% available in Newport News
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

3. Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Newport News
Connection:
5G Home, DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(16)
1. Cox Communications
99% available in Newport News
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

2. Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Newport News
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(16)
3. Earthlink Business
99% available in Newport News
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

Get started with a $500 gift card today.

4. Ooma
50% available in Newport News
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
1. Mint
Available in Newport News
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
2. Visible
Available in Newport News
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
3. Cox Communications
99% available in Newport News
Connection:
Mobile
Cox Communications
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Limited availability in select areas

4. Verizon Wireless
72% available in Newport News
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
5. AT&T Wireless
77% available in Newport News
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
6. Tello Mobile
80% available in Newport News
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

What’s a good internet speed?

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Newport News

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Newport News area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$69.04/mo

Average speed
224.9 Mbps

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Most popular provider

Newport News Residential Internet Coverage

Newport News is a growing Virginia city with over 180,000 residents. Numerous internet service providers and plans make it easy for customers to choose a plan that fits their browsing habits and budget.

Verizon Fios has a major presence in this city, with coverage running as far north as Lee Hall and as far south as City Center. The network stretches from Hidenwood and Deep Creek in the west to Hanover Heights and Morrison in the east.

The Verizon DSL network is slightly larger than the Verizon Fios network, reaching the nearby neighborhood of Fort Eustis. Along the western coast, Verizon DSL is available in Hidenwood, Huntington, and Hilton. Inland, coverage reaches Oyster Point, Carriage Hill, and Beaconsdale.

Through Megapath, most of the residents of Newport News have access to high-speed internet. However, coverage is not available north of Stoney Brook Estates and Beechwood. Coverage extends east beyond Oriana and Harpersville to other communities.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Newport News

Average download speed
224.91 Mbps

Average upload speed
83.53 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
16.56 ms

Average jitter
25.14 ms

 

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Summary of Newport News internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
EarthLink. Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink.
Cox Communications Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Cox Communications
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home, DSL & Fiber 2048 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

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.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Newport News

Don't worry, you're not alone out there. Read some reviews from verified customers to get the real scoop
on internet providers in Newport News.

Cox Communications

Douglas D | 03-29-2024

Note service keeps dropping

Was this review helpful? Yes 7 No 0

Verizon

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Service:
Speed:

Stuart H | 02-28-2015

Verizon HSI is low speed, average price, and average customer service. The non-fiber service is spotty and often cuts in and out, which is not helpful. I would recommend against it.

Was this review helpful? Yes 43 No 14

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Verizon

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Stuart H | 02-28-2015

Verizon HSI is low speed, average price, and average customer service. The non-fiber service is spotty and often cuts in and out, which is not helpful. I would recommend against it.

Was this review helpful? Yes 43 No 14

Cox Communications

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Service:
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Douglas D | 03-29-2024

Note service keeps dropping

Was this review helpful? Yes 7 No 0

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