| Provider | ||||
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| Shentel | $65.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Lumos Networks  | $39.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 75% |
| Lumos Networks | $39.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 29% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 - 99.93%
2 providers - 92.86%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Covington 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 Covington area will have access to cable, which covers 91% of Covington residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 43% of those living in Covington.
There are four internet providers serving the Covington area, and 92.86% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Covington's four internet providers, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Covington are Shentel and Lumos Networks bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Covington.
Cable internet from Shentel is available to nearly all Covington residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Lumos Networks, which covers 75% of the area. Covington’s third most-available internet provider, Lumos Networks, offers fiber-optic to around 29% of Covington 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.
Cable from Shentel offers broadband to all households in Covington covering 100% of the area.
Shentel’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Covington residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Shentel start at $65/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Covington, $59.99.
Shentel customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Covington, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Shentel offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Covington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Covington's providers, 310 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 Lumos Networks offers broadband to most households in Covington covering 75% of the area.
DSL internet from Lumos Networks uses telephone lines in Covington 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 Lumos Networks start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Covington, $59.99.
Lumos Networks customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Covington, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Lumos Networks offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Covington. These download speeds are available to 75% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Covington's providers, 310 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 Lumos Networks offers broadband to some, but not many households in Covington covering 29% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Lumos Networks is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Covington than other internet types.
Internet prices for Lumos Networks start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Covington, $59.99.
Lumos Networks customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Covington, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Lumos Networks offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 250 Mbps in Covington. These download speeds are available to 29% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Covington's providers, 310 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Covington, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Covington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Covington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Covington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Covington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Covington residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Lumos Networks is the fastest internet provider in Covington with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 75% of households in Covington. The next fastest internet provider in Covington is Lumos Networks, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 29% of the area.
Lumos Networks offers the cheapest internet in Covington with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Covington, $59.99.
Lumos Networks is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Covington, covering 29% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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