Compare Bellwood internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Bellwood – N/A
VA – 170 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bellwood – N/A
VA – 95 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bellwood.
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.27%
2 providers - 87.47%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Bellwood 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 Bellwood area will have access to cable, which covers 88% of Bellwood residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 81% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 62% of those living in Bellwood.
There are four internet providers serving the Bellwood area, and 87.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bellwood's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Bellwood are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Bellwood.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to most Bellwood residents, covering 81% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 62% of the area. Bellwood’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 95% of Bellwood 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Bellwood covering 81% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Bellwood than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Bellwood, $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 Bellwood, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Bellwood. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bellwood's providers, 348 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Bellwood covering 62% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Bellwood 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 Bellwood, $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 Bellwood, $0.31.
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 Bellwood. These download speeds are available to 62% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bellwood's providers, 348 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Bellwood covering 95% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bellwood 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 Bellwood, $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 Bellwood, $0.31.
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 Bellwood. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bellwood's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Bellwood, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Bellwood, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Bellwood and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bellwood at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bellwood at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Bellwood residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Bellwood with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Bellwood. The next fastest internet provider in Bellwood is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 81% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Bellwood with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bellwood, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bellwood, covering 81% of the city.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.