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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
4274
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.88%
2 providers - 99.76%
3 providers - 12.94%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Falmouth 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 Falmouth area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Falmouth residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 70% of those living in Falmouth.
There are five internet providers serving the Falmouth area, and 99.76% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Falmouth's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Falmouth
The largest internet providers in Falmouth are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Falmouth.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Falmouth residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 70% of the area. Falmouth’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 100% of Falmouth residents.
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 all households in Falmouth covering 100% 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 Falmouth than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Falmouth, $41.99.
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 Falmouth. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Falmouth's providers, 134 Mbps.
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 most households in Falmouth covering 70% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Falmouth 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Falmouth, $41.99.
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 Falmouth. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Falmouth's providers, 134 Mbps.
Cox 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 Cox offers broadband to all households in Falmouth covering 100% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Falmouth residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Falmouth, $41.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Falmouth, $2.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Falmouth. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Falmouth's providers, 134 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Falmouth, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Falmouth, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Falmouth and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Falmouth at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Falmouth at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Falmouth 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 Falmouth?
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Falmouth with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Falmouth. The next fastest internet provider in Falmouth is Cox, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Falmouth?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Falmouth with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Falmouth, $41.99.
Is fiber internet available in Falmouth?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Falmouth, covering 100% 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 internet providers are available at my address?
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.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
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