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Internet providers in Salem, VA

Cox Communications
99% available in Salem
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

Xfinity
82% available in Salem
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Enjoy Netflix, Peacock, and Apple TV+ for $15/month when added to your Xfinity Internet or Xfinity TV subscription.

Hughesnet
99% available in Salem
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

Starlink
99% available in Salem
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)ā—Š
T-Mobile Home Internet.
79% available in Salem
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

Order online and get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.

TDS Telecom
8% available in Salem
Connection:
Cable, DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
B2X Online, Inc.
90% available in Salem
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Comcast Business
87% available in Salem
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(50)ā—Š
Cox Communications
99% available in Salem
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Limited availability in select areas

Hughesnet
99% available in Salem
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

TDS Telecom
8% available in Salem
Connection:
Cable, DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Salem
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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B2X Online, Inc.
90% available in Salem
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
SEGRA
100% available in Salem
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Mint
Available in Salem
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Visible
Available in Salem
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Tello Mobile
88% available in Salem
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
Xfinity Mobile
Available in Salem
Connection:
Mobile
Xfinity Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

Save up to $830 on an eligible 5g phone with trade in!

AT&T Wireless
96% available in Salem
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
Verizon Wireless
97% available in Salem
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
Cox Mobile
99% available in Salem
Connection:
Mobile
Cox Mobile
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

Limited availability in select areas

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Works for:

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  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

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

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

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

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

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

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Salem

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

Average starting price
$194.8/mo

Average speed
159.4 Mbps

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Salem Residential Internet Coverage

The established Virginia city of Salem is a residential and commercial hub in this part of the state. As a customer, you may be looking for commercial or residential internet plans. Due to the wide range of internet providers in this area, the entire city of Salem can choose from a variety of companies and plans.

Cable combines a practical price, high speed, and reliability, making it a popular choice for those in the Salem area. Xfinity boasts a fairly large cable network that reaches 72% of Salem homes. In comparison, Cox Communications offers service to 1% of Salem homes.

If DSL is a better fit for your home or business, consider Lumos Networks. This major DSL provider has a fairly small network that reaches just 16% of Salem, but coverage could expand in coming years.

Those who rely on the stability of satellite internet can turn to HughesNet. Through HughesNet, almost all of Salem has access to satellite service.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Salem

Average download speed
159.36 Mbps

Average upload speed
56.08 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
26.83 ms

Average jitter
7.74 ms

 

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Summary of Salem internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Cox Communications Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Cox Communications
Xfinity Cable 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
T-Mobile Home Internet. 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
TDS Telecom Cable, DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline 1000 Mbps 2.0/5 View Plans for TDS Telecom
B2X Online, Inc. Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps N/A View Plans for B2X Online, Inc.

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 Salem

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

Comcast Business

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Jerome G | 06-08-2024

comcast is way over

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XFINITY

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Dreama S | 01-25-2023

The service is in and out all the time. Customer service is almost all overseas and cannot speak English well. No local offices, less than 1 hour away. Prices are outrageous.

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XFINITY

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Dreama S | 01-25-2023

The service is in and out all the time. Customer service is almost all overseas and cannot speak English well. No local offices, less than 1 hour away. Prices are outrageous.

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Comcast Business

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Jerome G | 06-08-2024

comcast is way over

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