*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 - 99.57%
2 providers - 97.11%
3 providers - 6.65%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Countryside 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 Countryside area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Countryside residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 58% of those living in Countryside.
There are five internet providers serving the Countryside area, and 97.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Countryside's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Countryside are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Countryside.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Countryside residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 58% of the area. Countryside’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Countryside 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Countryside covering 91% 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 Countryside 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 Countryside, $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 Countryside, $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 Countryside. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Countryside's providers, 241 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to about half of households in Countryside covering 58% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Countryside 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 Countryside, $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 Countryside, $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 Countryside. These download speeds are available to 58% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Countryside's providers, 241 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 all households in Countryside covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Countryside 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 Countryside, $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 Countryside, $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 Countryside. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Countryside's providers, 241 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Countryside, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Countryside, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Countryside and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Countryside at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Countryside at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Countryside 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 Countryside 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 Countryside cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Countryside with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Countryside. The next fastest internet provider in Countryside is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 91% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Countryside with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Countryside, $54.98.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Countryside, covering 91% 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.
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Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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