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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 54% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 13% |
| Shentel | $65.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 40% |
Lumos Networks  | $39.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 5.350% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.63%
2 providers - 91.02%
3 providers - 13.16%
4+ providers - 5.39%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 24504 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 24504 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 94% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.820% of those living in the 24504 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 24504 area, and 91.02% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 24504, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 24504 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and CenturyLink bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 24504 ZIP code, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 54% of the area. Lynchburg’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 13% of residents in the 24504 ZIP code.
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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 the 24504 ZIP code, covering 89% 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $52.85.
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, $0.57.
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 24504 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lynchburg's providers, 55 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 about half of households in the 24504 ZIP code, covering 54% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 24504 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, $52.85.
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, $0.57.
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 24504 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 54% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lynchburg's providers, 55 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 24504 ZIP code, covering 13% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $52.85.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lynchburg, $0.57.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 24504 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lynchburg's providers, 55 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 24504 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 24504 and the greater Lynchburg area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lynchburg at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lynchburg at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 24504 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 24504 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 54% of households in 24504. The next fastest internet provider in the 24504 ZIP code is Lumos Networks, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 5.350% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 24504 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lynchburg, $52.85.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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%.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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