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Shop the best Lynchburg internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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Verizon  | - | - | DSL | 96% |
| Xfinity | $20.00 | 25 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Lumos Networks | $44.95 | 150 - 6 Mbps | DSL | 6.102% |
| Lumos Networks | $44.95 | 150 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.589% |
| Fusion Cloud Services | - | - | DSL | 1.304% |
| AccessMedia3 | - | - | Cable | 1.047% |
| Fusion Cloud Services | - | - | Wired | 0.109% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SCS Broadband | $40.00 | 2 - 25 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 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.02%
2 providers - 96.16%
3 providers - 9.46%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Lynchburg residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.590% of those living in Lynchburg.
There are eight internet providers serving the Lynchburg area, and 96.16% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lynchburg's eight internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 200 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 147 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 25 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 17 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lynchburg.
The largest internet providers in Lynchburg are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Lynchburg.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Lynchburg residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Lynchburg’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Lynchburg 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Lynchburg covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lynchburg residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $40.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lynchburg, $0.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Lynchburg. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lynchburg's providers, 74 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 Lynchburg covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lynchburg 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $40.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lynchburg, $0.56.
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 Lynchburg. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Lynchburg's providers, 74 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 Lynchburg covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lynchburg 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $40.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lynchburg, $0.56.
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 Lynchburg. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Lynchburg's providers, 74 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Lynchburg with download speeds up to 200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Lynchburg. The next fastest internet provider in Lynchburg is Lumos Networks, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 3.589% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Lynchburg with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $40.99.
Lumos Networks is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lynchburg, covering 3.589% of the city.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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