Compare Idylwood internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Idylwood – Mbps
VA – 172 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Idylwood – Mbps
VA – 95 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Idylwood.
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Shop the best Idylwood internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, fiber-optic and DSL providers in your area.
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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 93%, 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 92% of Idylwood residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 84% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 81% 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 $20 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Idylwood are Cox, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Idylwood.
Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all Idylwood residents, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Idylwood’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Idylwood residents.
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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 27, 2022.
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 $29.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Idylwood, $37.49.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Idylwood, $2.08.
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 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, 134 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Idylwood covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Idylwood where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $49.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Idylwood, $37.49.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Idylwood, $2.08.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Idylwood. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Idylwood's providers, 134 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Idylwood covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Idylwood where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Idylwood, $37.49.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Idylwood, $2.08.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Idylwood. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Idylwood's providers, 134 Mbps.
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Idylwood with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in Idylwood. The next fastest internet provider in Idylwood is Cox, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 92% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Idylwood with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Idylwood, $37.49.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Idylwood, covering 84% of the city.
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.
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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.