*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 - 99.26%
2 providers - 96.80%
3 providers - 2.12%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Chesapeake residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 82% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 66% of those living in Chesapeake.
There are five internet providers serving the Chesapeake area, and 96.80% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Chesapeake's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Chesapeake are Verizon and Cox bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Chesapeake.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to most Chesapeake residents, covering 82% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 65% of the area. Chesapeake’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 98% of Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, $50.99.
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 Chesapeake, $0.27.
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 Chesapeake. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chesapeake's providers, 501 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 Verizon offers broadband to most households in Chesapeake covering 65% 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, $50.99.
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 Chesapeake, $0.27.
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 Chesapeake. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chesapeake's providers, 501 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 Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Chesapeake covering 98% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Chesapeake residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Chesapeake, $50.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Chesapeake, $0.27.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Chesapeake. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chesapeake's providers, 501 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Chesapeake, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Chesapeake, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Chesapeake and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Chesapeake at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Chesapeake at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Chesapeake residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Chesapeake with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Chesapeake. The next fastest internet provider in Chesapeake is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 0.724% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Chesapeake with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Chesapeake, $50.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Chesapeake, covering 65% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in Chesapeake and is available to 0.724% of households.
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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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