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Shop the best Williamsburg internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 Oct 13, 2021.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.05%
2 providers - 88.94%
3 providers - 8.55%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Williamsburg residents. Cable 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 2.220% of those living in Williamsburg.
There are four internet providers serving the Williamsburg area, and 88.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Williamsburg's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Williamsburg are Verizon, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Williamsburg.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Williamsburg residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 90% of the area. Williamsburg’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Williamsburg residents.
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Williamsburg covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Williamsburg 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Williamsburg, $44.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Williamsburg. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Williamsburg's providers, 446 Mbps.
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Williamsburg covering 90% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg, $44.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Williamsburg, $2.37.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Williamsburg. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Williamsburg's providers, 446 Mbps.
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Williamsburg covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Williamsburg 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Williamsburg, $44.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Williamsburg, $2.37.
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 Williamsburg. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Williamsburg's providers, 446 Mbps.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Williamsburg with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.613% of households in Williamsburg. The next fastest internet provider in Williamsburg is Cox, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Williamsburg with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Williamsburg, $44.99.
Cox is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Williamsburg, covering 1.613% of the city. Verizon also offers fiber internet in Williamsburg and is available to 0.603% of households.
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.
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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.