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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 12% |
| Shentel | $65.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Lumos Networks  | $39.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.472% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SCS Broadband | - | 2 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 24% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.97%
2 providers - 99.72%
3 providers - 15.06%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Forest 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 Forest area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Forest residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.960% of those living in Forest.
There are seven internet providers serving the Forest area, and 99.72% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Forest's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Forest are Verizon, Xfinity, and Shentel bringing DSL and cable options to Forest.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Forest residents, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 12% of the area. Forest’s third most-available internet provider, Shentel, offers cable to around 98% of Forest 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 Verizon offers broadband to all households in Forest covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Forest 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 Forest, $53.32.
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 Forest, $0.50.
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 Forest. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forest's providers, 76 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 Xfinity offers broadband to a limited number of households in Forest covering 12% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Forest 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 Forest, $53.32.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Forest, $0.50.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Forest. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forest's providers, 76 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 nearly all households in Forest covering 98% of the area.
Shentel’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Forest residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Shentel start at $65/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Forest, $53.32.
Shentel customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Forest, $0.50.
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 Forest. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forest's providers, 76 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Forest, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Forest, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Forest and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Forest at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Forest at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Forest residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Forest with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 12% of households in Forest. The next fastest internet provider in Forest is Lumos Networks, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 3.472% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Forest with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Forest, $53.32.
Lumos Networks is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Forest, covering 3.472% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
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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