In the Virginia Beach metro area there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 97.54% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 996 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Virginia Beach
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Virginia Beach metro area are not shown.
Virginia Beach Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Virginia Beach metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.54% of the Virginia Beach metro area. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in the Virginia Beach metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Virginia Beach metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Virginia Beach metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Virginia Beach home can get up to 996 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 91.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.89% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Virginia Beach metro area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of the Virginia Beach metro area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Virginia Beach metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Virginia Beach metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.75% of Virginia Beach homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.07% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Virginia Beach homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Virginia Beach metro area, along with details on where in the Virginia Beach metro area and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Virginia Beach, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 91.65%, or 1,340,384 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Virginia Beach area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Virginia Beach metro area.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Virginia Beach metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Virginia Beach metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Virginia Beach metro area can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Virginia Beach customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In the Virginia Beach metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Virginia Beach cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Virginia Beach metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Virginia Beach, VA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 6.04%, or 88,317 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Virginia Beach area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Virginia Beach metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Virginia Beach metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Virginia Beach metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Virginia Beach metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Virginia Beach customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Virginia Beach metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Virginia Beach cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Virginia Beach metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Virginia Beach Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Virginia Beach metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Virginia Beach metro area compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in the Virginia Beach metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 970 Mbps in Virginia versus 996 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 89.39% versus 97.54% in the Virginia Beach metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Virginia Beach metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Norfolk, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia Beach, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chesapeake, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Portsmouth, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Monroe, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dawley Corners, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hampton, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Carrollton, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Poquoson, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Jacksonville Metro, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Providence Metro, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma City Metro, OK: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New York, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Memphis Metro, TN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds