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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Lumos Networks  | $39.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 6.102% |
| Lumos Networks | $39.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.589% |
| Fusion Cloud Services | - | - | DSL | 1.304% |
| AccessMedia3 | - | - | Cable | 1.047% |
| Fusion Cloud Services | - | - | Wired | 0.109% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SCS Broadband | - | 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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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 DSL, which covers 96% of Lynchburg residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 24% 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 $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Lynchburg are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lynchburg.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Lynchburg residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Lynchburg’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lynchburg 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Lynchburg covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg, $50.99.
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 Lynchburg, $0.32.
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 Lynchburg. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lynchburg's providers, 72 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 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 $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $50.99.
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 Lynchburg, $0.32.
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 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, 72 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.
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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $50.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lynchburg, $0.32.
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, 72 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Lynchburg with download speeds up to 3,000 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 2,000 Mbps to 6.102% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Lynchburg with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $50.99.
Lumos Networks is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lynchburg, covering 3.589% of the city.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
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