Compare Cascades internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Cascades – Mbps
VA – 170 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Cascades – Mbps
VA – 95 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cascades.
*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 - 99.47%
2 providers - 98.56%
3 providers - 0.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Cascades 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 Cascades area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Cascades residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 52% of those living in Cascades.
There are five internet providers serving the Cascades area, and 98.56% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cascades's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Cascades are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Cascades.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Cascades residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 51% of the area. Cascades’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Cascades 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 all households in Cascades covering 99% 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 Cascades 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 Cascades, $54.98.
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 Cascades, $0.40.
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 Cascades. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cascades's providers, 281 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 about half of households in Cascades covering 51% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Cascades 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 Cascades, $54.98.
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 Cascades, $0.40.
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 Cascades. These download speeds are available to 51% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cascades's providers, 281 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 all households in Cascades covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cascades 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 Cascades, $54.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cascades, $0.40.
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 Cascades. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cascades's providers, 281 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Cascades, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Cascades, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Cascades and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cascades at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cascades at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Cascades residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Cascades may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Cascades fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Cascades with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Cascades. The next fastest internet provider in Cascades is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Cascades with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cascades, $54.98.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cascades, covering 99% of the city.
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Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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