*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.93%
2 providers - 96.02%
3 providers - 0.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Ashland 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 Ashland area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of Ashland residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 83% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 16% of those living in Ashland.
There are four internet providers serving the Ashland area, and 96.02% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ashland's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Ashland are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Ashland.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Ashland residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. Ashland’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Ashland 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Ashland covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Ashland 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 Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ashland, $53.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ashland, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Ashland. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ashland's providers, 113 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Ashland covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Ashland 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 Ashland, $53.74.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ashland, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Ashland. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ashland's providers, 113 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Ashland covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ashland where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Ashland, $53.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ashland, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Ashland. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Ashland's providers, 113 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Ashland with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Ashland. The next fastest internet provider in Ashland is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Ashland with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ashland, $53.74.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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