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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
BVU Authority  | $39.95 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 93% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| iGo Technology | - | 10 - 75 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.81%
2 providers - 97.47%
3 providers - 91.90%
4+ providers - 0.21%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Abingdon is comparable to the rest of Virginia - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Abingdon area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Abingdon residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 44% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.130% of those living in Abingdon.
There are six internet providers serving the Abingdon area, and 97.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Abingdon's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Abingdon are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and BVU Authority bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Abingdon.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Abingdon residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 92% of the area. Abingdon’s third most-available internet provider, BVU Authority, offers fiber-optic to around 93% of Abingdon residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Abingdon covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Abingdon residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Abingdon, $50.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abingdon, $1.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Abingdon. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abingdon's providers, 257 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Abingdon covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Abingdon to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Abingdon, $50.98.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abingdon, $1.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Abingdon. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abingdon's providers, 257 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from BVU Authority offers broadband to nearly all households in Abingdon covering 93% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from BVU Authority is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Abingdon than other internet types.
Internet prices for BVU Authority start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Abingdon, $50.98.
BVU Authority customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abingdon, $1.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, BVU Authority offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Abingdon. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abingdon's providers, 257 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Abingdon, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Abingdon, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Abingdon and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Abingdon at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Abingdon at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Abingdon residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Abingdon with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Abingdon. The next fastest internet provider in Abingdon is BVU Authority, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Abingdon with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Abingdon, $50.98.
BVU Authority is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Abingdon, covering 93% of the city.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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