*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 - 97.30%
2 providers - 88.35%
3 providers - 0.30%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 23805 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 23805 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 88% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 83% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 16% of those living in the 23805 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 23805 area, and 88.35% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 23805, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 23805 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 23805 ZIP code, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 94% of the area. Petersburg’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 23805 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 23805 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 Petersburg, $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 Petersburg, $0.31.
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 23805 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Petersburg's providers, 151 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 nearly all households in the 23805 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 23805 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 Petersburg, $53.74.
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 Petersburg, $0.31.
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 23805 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Petersburg's providers, 151 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 23805 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 23805 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Petersburg, $53.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Petersburg, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 23805 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Petersburg's providers, 151 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 23805 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in 23805. The next fastest internet provider in the 23805 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 91% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 23805 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Petersburg, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 23805 ZIP code, covering 1.860% of the city.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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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