| Provider | ||||
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Shentel | $65.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Kinex Telecom  | - | - | DSL | 61% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Kinex Telecom | - | - | Wireless | 1.175% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.93%
2 providers - 99.41%
3 providers - 60.82%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Farmville 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 Farmville area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Farmville residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 46% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 23% of those living in Farmville.
There are five internet providers serving the Farmville area, and 99.41% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Farmville's five internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Farmville are CenturyLink, Shentel, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Farmville.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Farmville residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Shentel, which covers 100% of the area. Farmville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Farmville 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Farmville covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Farmville 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Farmville, $62.50.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Farmville, $2.60.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Farmville. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Farmville's providers, 60 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.
Cable from Shentel offers broadband to all households in Farmville covering 100% of the area.
Shentel’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Farmville residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Shentel start at $65/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Farmville, $62.50.
Shentel customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.30 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Farmville, $2.60.
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 Farmville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Farmville's providers, 60 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Farmville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Farmville 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Farmville, $62.50.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Farmville, $2.60.
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 Farmville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Farmville's providers, 60 Mbps.
Shentel is the fastest internet provider in Farmville with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Farmville. The next fastest internet provider in Farmville is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 93% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in Farmville with plans starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Farmville, $62.50.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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