Compare 24273 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Norton – 119 Mbps
VA – 170 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Norton – 12 Mbps
VA – 95 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Norton.
Internet providers in 24273
Internet providers in your area
24273 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 54% |
Sunset Digital Communications  | $30.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 26% |
| Scott County Telephone Cooperative | $39.95 | 3 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.880% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| iGo Technology | - | 10 - 75 Mbps | Wireless | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?24273 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
3666
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.03%
2 providers - 90.88%
3 providers - 26.32%
4+ providers - 1.31%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 24273 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 24273 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 78% of those living in the 24273 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 24273 area, and 90.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 24273, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Norton
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | 44 Mbps | 8 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 113 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Norton.
Top high-speed internet providers in 24273
The largest internet providers serving the 24273 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and Sunset Digital Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 24273 ZIP code, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 54% of the area. Norton’s third most-available internet provider, Sunset Digital Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 26% of residents in the 24273 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 24273 ZIP code, covering 91% 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 Norton, $47.49.
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 Norton, $0.65.
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 24273 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norton's providers, 57 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to about half of households in the 24273 ZIP code, covering 54% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 24273 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 Norton, $47.49.
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 Norton, $0.65.
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 24273 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 54% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norton's providers, 57 Mbps.
Sunset Digital Communications 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 Sunset Digital Communications offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 24273 ZIP code, covering 26% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Sunset Digital Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 24273 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Sunset Digital Communications start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Norton, $47.49.
Sunset Digital Communications 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 Norton, $0.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sunset Digital Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 24273 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 26% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norton's providers, 57 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 24273 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 24273 and the greater Norton area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Norton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Norton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 24273 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 24273 frequently asked questions
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 24273 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 54% of households in 24273. The next fastest internet provider in the 24273 ZIP code is Sunset Digital Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 26% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 24273 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Norton, $47.49.
Sunset Digital Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 24273 ZIP code, covering 26% of the city. Scott County Telephone Cooperative also offers fiber internet in 24273 and is available to 1.880% of households.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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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