*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 - 98.78%
2 providers - 95.90%
3 providers - 3.12%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Newport News 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 Newport News area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Newport News 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 77% of those living in Newport News.
There are four internet providers serving the Newport News area, and 95.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Newport News's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Newport News are Verizon and Cox bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Newport News.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Newport News residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 82% of the area. Newport News’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 97% of Newport News 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Newport News covering 89% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Newport News than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Newport News, $58.74.
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 Newport News, $0.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Newport News. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newport News's providers, 573 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 Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Newport News covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Newport News 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Newport News, $58.74.
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 Newport News, $0.28.
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 Newport News. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newport News's providers, 573 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 Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Newport News covering 97% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Newport News residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Newport News, $58.74.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newport News, $0.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Newport News. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newport News's providers, 573 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Newport News, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Newport News, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Newport News and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Newport News at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Newport News at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Newport News residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Newport News with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Newport News. The next fastest internet provider in Newport News is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 0.327% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Newport News with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Newport News, $58.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Newport News, covering 89% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in Newport News and is available to 0.327% of households.
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.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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