*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 - 93.48%
2 providers - 91.38%
3 providers - 11.77%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Idylwood 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 Idylwood area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Idylwood residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 73% of those living in Idylwood.
There are five internet providers serving the Idylwood area, and 91.38% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Idylwood's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Idylwood are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Idylwood.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to most Idylwood residents, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 81% of the area. Idylwood’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 92% of Idylwood 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 Idylwood covering 84% 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 Idylwood 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 Idylwood, $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 Idylwood, $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 Idylwood. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Idylwood's providers, 298 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 Idylwood covering 81% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Idylwood 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 Idylwood, $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 Idylwood, $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 Idylwood. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Idylwood's providers, 298 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 Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Idylwood covering 92% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Idylwood residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Idylwood, $52.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Idylwood, $0.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Idylwood. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Idylwood's providers, 298 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Idylwood, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Idylwood, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Idylwood and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Idylwood at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Idylwood at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Idylwood residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Idylwood with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.410% of households in Idylwood. The next fastest internet provider in Idylwood is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 92% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Idylwood with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Idylwood, $52.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Idylwood, covering 84% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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