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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
AccessMedia3  | - | - | Wired | 13% |
| Lumos Networks | $39.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 4.561% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| All Points Broadband | $59.95 | 10 - 25 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.94%
2 providers - 94.34%
3 providers - 4.54%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Blacksburg residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% of those living in Blacksburg.
There are seven internet providers serving the Blacksburg area, and 94.34% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Blacksburg's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Blacksburg are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Blacksburg.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Blacksburg residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 95% of the area. Blacksburg’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg, $52.48.
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 Blacksburg, $0.52.
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 Blacksburg. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Blacksburg's providers, 46 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 Blacksburg covering 95% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg, $52.48.
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 Blacksburg, $0.52.
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 Blacksburg. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Blacksburg's providers, 46 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 Blacksburg covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg, $52.48.
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 Blacksburg, $0.52.
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 Blacksburg. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Blacksburg's providers, 46 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Blacksburg with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Blacksburg. The next fastest internet provider in Blacksburg is Lumos Networks, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 4.561% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Blacksburg with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Blacksburg, $52.48.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
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