Compare 23518 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Norfolk – 149 Mbps
VA – 170 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Norfolk – 17 Mbps
VA – 95 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Norfolk.
Internet providers in 23518
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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. As of Sep 23, 2022.
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Broadband availability
18398
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 96.68%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 23518 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 23518 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% of those living in the 23518 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 23518 area, and 96.68% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 23518, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Norfolk
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Cox | 157 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 9 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Verizon | 32 Mbps | 6 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Norfolk.
Top high-speed internet providers in 23518
The largest internet providers serving the 23518 ZIP code are Verizon and Cox bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 23518 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 10% of the area. Norfolk’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 99% of residents in the 23518 ZIP code.
Verizon DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 23518 ZIP code, covering 97% 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 Norfolk, $53.74.
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 Norfolk, $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 23518 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norfolk's providers, 323 Mbps.
Verizon fiber-optic internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 23518 ZIP code, covering 10% 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 23518 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Norfolk, $53.74.
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 Norfolk, $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 880 Mbps in 23518 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norfolk's providers, 323 Mbps.
Cox cable internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in the 23518 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 23518 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Norfolk, $53.74.
Cox 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 Norfolk, $0.32.
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 23518 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norfolk's providers, 323 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 23518 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 23518 and the greater Norfolk area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Norfolk at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Norfolk at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 23518 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 23518 frequently asked questions
Cox is the fastest internet provider in the 23518 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 23518. The next fastest internet provider in the 23518 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 23518 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Norfolk, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 23518 ZIP code, covering 10% of the city.
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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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