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*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 22, 2021.
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Broadband availability
7783
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.95%
2 providers - 96.03%
3 providers - 1.01%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Dumbarton residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% of those living in Dumbarton.
There are four internet providers serving the Dumbarton area, and 96.03% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Dumbarton's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Dumbarton
The largest internet providers in Dumbarton are Verizon and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Dumbarton.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Dumbarton residents, covering 85% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 82% of the area. Dumbarton’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Dumbarton residents.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Dumbarton covering 85% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Dumbarton 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Dumbarton, $44.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Dumbarton. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Dumbarton's providers, 146 Mbps.
Verizon fiber-optic internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Dumbarton covering 82% 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 Dumbarton than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Dumbarton, $44.99.
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 Dumbarton. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dumbarton's providers, 146 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Dumbarton covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dumbarton, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Dumbarton. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dumbarton's providers, 146 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Dumbarton, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Dumbarton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Dumbarton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Dumbarton at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Dumbarton at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Dumbarton residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Dumbarton?
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Dumbarton with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 82% of households in Dumbarton. The next fastest internet provider in Dumbarton is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 99% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Dumbarton?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Dumbarton with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Dumbarton, $44.99.
Is fiber internet available in Dumbarton?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Dumbarton, covering 82% of the city.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
How much speed do I need for streaming?
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.
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