*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 - 99.86%
2 providers - 98.70%
3 providers - 17.65%
4+ providers - 2.82%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Franconia 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 Franconia area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Franconia residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% of those living in Franconia.
There are five internet providers serving the Franconia area, and 98.70% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Franconia's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Franconia are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Franconia.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Franconia residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 83% of the area. Franconia’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 10% of Franconia 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 Franconia covering 95% 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 Franconia 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 Franconia, $52.99.
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 Franconia, $0.34.
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 Franconia. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Franconia's providers, 338 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 nearly all households in Franconia covering 83% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Franconia 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 Franconia, $52.99.
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 Franconia, $0.34.
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 Franconia. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Franconia's providers, 338 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 Franconia covering 10% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Franconia 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 Franconia, $52.99.
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 Franconia, $0.34.
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 Franconia. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Franconia's providers, 338 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Franconia, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Franconia, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Franconia and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Franconia at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Franconia at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Franconia residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Franconia with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 10% of households in Franconia. The next fastest internet provider in Franconia is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Franconia with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Franconia, $52.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Franconia, covering 95% 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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
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