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Find internet providers serving the 24502 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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Verizon  | $39.99 | - | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 83% |
| Shentel | $19.99 | 50 - 101 Mbps | Cable | 37% |
| Lumos Networks | $44.95 | 150 - 6 Mbps | DSL | 12% |
| Lumos Networks | $44.95 | 150 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.730% |
| Fusion Cloud Services | - | - | DSL | 3.090% |
| AccessMedia3 | - | - | Cable | 2.480% |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $34.95 | 24 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 2.240% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SCS Broadband | $40.00 | 2 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 4.680% |
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.59%
3 providers - 35.96%
4+ providers - 4.62%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 24502 ZIP code 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 24502 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.730% of those living in the 24502 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 24502 area, and 99.59% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 24502, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 200 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Shentel | 141 Mbps | 120 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 13 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 154 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lynchburg.
The largest internet providers serving the 24502 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and Shentel bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 24502 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 83% of the area. Lynchburg’s third most-available internet provider, Shentel, offers cable to around 37% of residents in the 24502 ZIP code.
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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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 24502 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Lynchburg, $39.98.
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 24502 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Lynchburg's providers, 71 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 24502 ZIP code, covering 83% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 24502 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $39.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lynchburg, $0.63.
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 24502 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lynchburg's providers, 71 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.
Cable from Shentel offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 24502 ZIP code, covering 37% of the area.
Shentel’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 24502 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Shentel start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $39.98.
Shentel customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lynchburg, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Shentel offers download speeds up to 101 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 24502 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 37% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lynchburg's providers, 71 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 24502 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 24502 and the greater Lynchburg area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lynchburg at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lynchburg at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 24502 ZIP, 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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 24502 ZIP code with download speeds up to 200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 83% of households in 24502. The next fastest internet provider in the 24502 ZIP code is Shentel, offering download speeds up to 101 Mbps to 37% of the area.
Shentel offers the cheapest internet in the 24502 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $39.98.
Lumos Networks is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 24502 ZIP code, covering 7.730% of the city.
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%.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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