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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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.82%
2 providers - 98.15%
3 providers - 4.28%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 23185 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 23185 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.320% of those living in the 23185 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 23185 area, and 98.15% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 23185, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Cox | 163 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Verizon | 46 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Williamsburg.
The largest internet providers serving the 23185 ZIP code are Verizon, Cox, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 23185 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 99% of the area. Williamsburg’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 23185 ZIP code.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 23185 ZIP code, covering 99% 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 $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 23185 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% 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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to all households in the 23185 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 23185 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 23185 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% 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 Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 23185 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 23185 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 $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 23185 ZIP code. 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 the 23185 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 0.520% of households in 23185. The next fastest internet provider in the 23185 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 5.810% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 23185 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Williamsburg, $44.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 23185 ZIP code, covering 5.810% of the city. Cox also offers fiber internet in 23185 and is available to 0.520% of households.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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