Compare Falmouth internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Falmouth – Mbps
VA – 170 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Falmouth – Mbps
VA – 95 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Falmouth.
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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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 69% 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 3,000 Mbps.
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.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Falmouth, $48.99.
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 Falmouth, $0.35.
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, 298 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Falmouth, $48.99.
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 Falmouth, $0.35.
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 Falmouth. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Falmouth's providers, 298 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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, $48.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Falmouth, $0.35.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 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, 298 Mbps.
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 $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Falmouth at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Falmouth residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Falmouth with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 8.392% of households in Falmouth. The next fastest internet provider in Falmouth is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
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, $48.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Falmouth, covering 100% of the city.
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.
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.
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.