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Find internet providers serving the 23847 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
Shop local providers*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.31%
2 providers - 81.93%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in the 23847 ZIP code 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 23847 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 82% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Emporia, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the 23847 area, and 81.93% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 23847, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 200 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 112 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 13 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Verizon | 62 Mbps | 12 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Emporia.
The largest internet providers serving the 23847 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 23847 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 82% of the area. Emporia’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 23847 ZIP code.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 23847 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Emporia, $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 23847 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Emporia's providers, 79 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 23847 ZIP code, covering 82% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 23847 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 Emporia, $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 Emporia, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 23847 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Emporia's providers, 79 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 23847 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 23847 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Emporia, $44.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emporia, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 23847 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Emporia's providers, 79 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 23847 ZIP code with download speeds up to 200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 82% of households in 23847. The next fastest internet provider in the 23847 ZIP code is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 23847 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Emporia, $44.99.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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