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Internet providers in Great Falls, VA
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Great Falls, VA internet providers
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| Verizon | $39.99 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| Verizon | $39.99 | 15 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 79% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 15 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 5.059% |
| Cox | $29.99 | 10 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| GTT Communications | - | - | DSL | 2.298% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| All Points Broadband | $44.95 | 6 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 26% |
*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Great Falls internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Great Falls 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 Great Falls area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Great Falls residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 79% of those living in Great Falls.
There are seven internet providers serving the Great Falls area, and 98.65% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Great Falls's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Great Falls
The largest internet providers in Great Falls are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Great Falls.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Great Falls residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 79% of the area. Great Falls’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 99% of Great Falls residents.
Verizon fiber-optic internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Great Falls covering 99% 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 Great Falls than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Great Falls, $42.49.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Great Falls, $2.66.
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 Great Falls. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Great Falls's providers, 251 Mbps.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Great Falls covering 79% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Great Falls 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Great Falls, $42.49.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Great Falls, $2.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Great Falls. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Great Falls's providers, 251 Mbps.
Cox cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in Great Falls covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Great Falls 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 Great Falls, $42.49.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Great Falls, $2.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Great Falls. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Great Falls's providers, 251 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Great Falls, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Great Falls, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Great Falls and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Great Falls at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Great Falls at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Great Falls residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Great Falls may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $59.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Great Falls fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Great Falls?
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Great Falls with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Great Falls. The next fastest internet provider in Great Falls is Cox, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 99% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Great Falls?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Great Falls with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Great Falls, $42.49.
Is fiber internet available in Great Falls?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Great Falls, covering 99% of the city.
How do I get cheaper internet?
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.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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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