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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 88% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Lumos Networks  | $39.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 20% |
| Lumos Networks | $39.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 10% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 99% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Wireless | 54% |
| HighSpeedLink.net | - | 25 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 35% |
*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 - 99.24%
2 providers - 94.27%
3 providers - 16.10%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Stuarts Draft 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 Stuarts Draft area will have access to cable, which covers 96% of Stuarts Draft residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% of those living in Stuarts Draft.
There are eight internet providers serving the Stuarts Draft area, and 94.27% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Stuarts Draft's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Stuarts Draft are Verizon, Xfinity, and Lumos Networks bringing DSL and cable options to Stuarts Draft.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Stuarts Draft residents, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Stuarts Draft’s third most-available internet provider, Lumos Networks, offers DSL to around 20% of Stuarts Draft 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Stuarts Draft covering 88% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Stuarts Draft 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 Stuarts Draft, $50.99.
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 Stuarts Draft, $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 Stuarts Draft. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Stuarts Draft's providers, 253 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 all households in Stuarts Draft covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Stuarts Draft 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 Stuarts Draft, $50.99.
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 Stuarts Draft, $0.32.
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 Stuarts Draft. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Stuarts Draft's providers, 253 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 Lumos Networks offers broadband to some, but not many households in Stuarts Draft covering 20% of the area.
DSL internet from Lumos Networks uses telephone lines in Stuarts Draft 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 Lumos Networks start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Stuarts Draft, $50.99.
Lumos Networks customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Stuarts Draft, $0.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Lumos Networks offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 4 Mbps in Stuarts Draft. These download speeds are available to 20% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Stuarts Draft's providers, 253 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Stuarts Draft, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Stuarts Draft, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Stuarts Draft and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Stuarts Draft at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Stuarts Draft at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Stuarts Draft residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Stuarts Draft with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Stuarts Draft. The next fastest internet provider in Stuarts Draft is Lumos Networks, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 20% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Stuarts Draft with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Stuarts Draft, $50.99.
Lumos Networks is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Stuarts Draft, covering 10% of the city.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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