*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 - 90.78%
2 providers - 78.10%
3 providers - 0.79%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 90%, broadband coverage in Fort Belvoir 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 Fort Belvoir area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 86% of Fort Belvoir residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 83% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 47% of those living in Fort Belvoir.
There are four internet providers serving the Fort Belvoir area, and 78.10% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fort Belvoir's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Fort Belvoir are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Fort Belvoir.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Fort Belvoir residents, covering 86% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 47% of the area. Fort Belvoir’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 78% of Fort Belvoir 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Fort Belvoir covering 86% 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 Fort Belvoir 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 Fort Belvoir, $53.74.
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 Fort Belvoir, $0.31.
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 Fort Belvoir. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Belvoir's providers, 297 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to about half of households in Fort Belvoir covering 47% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Fort Belvoir 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 Fort Belvoir, $53.74.
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 Fort Belvoir, $0.31.
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 Fort Belvoir. These download speeds are available to 47% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Belvoir's providers, 297 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 most households in Fort Belvoir covering 78% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fort Belvoir 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 Fort Belvoir, $53.74.
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 Fort Belvoir, $0.31.
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 Fort Belvoir. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Belvoir's providers, 297 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Fort Belvoir, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fort Belvoir, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fort Belvoir and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fort Belvoir at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fort Belvoir at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fort Belvoir residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Fort Belvoir with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 78% of households in Fort Belvoir. The next fastest internet provider in Fort Belvoir is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 86% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Fort Belvoir with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fort Belvoir, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fort Belvoir, covering 86% of the city.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
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