In Virginia there are 5 residential Cable providers covering 89.39% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 970 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
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Virginia are not shown.
Virginia Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Virginia is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 89.39% of Virginia. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Virginia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Virginia?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Virginia.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Virginia home can get up to 970 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 83.44% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Virginia.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Virginia, and slower in the west areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Virginia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Virginia you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 7.22% of Virginia homes.
- Cable is fastest for 84.30% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 2.83%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.41% of Virginia homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Virginia, along with details on where in Virginia and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Virginia
XFINITY cable coverage
About 47.62%, or 3,807,006 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Virginia area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Virginia.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Virginia. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Virginia. The fastest plan anyone in Virginia can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Virginia customers is up to 957 Mbps.
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- 94.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Virginia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Virginia cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Virginia is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Virginia
Cox cable coverage
About 35.09%, or 2,805,586 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, west, and north Virginia area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Virginia.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Virginia. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Virginia. The fastest plan anyone in Virginia can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Virginia customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Virginia 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 cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Virginia is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
Shentel Cable in Virginia
Shentel cable coverage
About 3.45%, or 275,452 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, southwest, north, central, northwest, and south Virginia area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Virginia.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Virginia. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Virginia. The fastest plan anyone in Virginia can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Virginia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Virginia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Virginia cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Virginia is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Virginia
Spectrum cable coverage
About 3.03%, or 242,587 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, west, southwest, east, northeast, and south Virginia 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 Virginia.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Virginia. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Virginia. The fastest plan anyone in Virginia can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Virginia customers is up to 817 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Virginia 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 cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Virginia is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 32 Mbps.
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- 80.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Virginia
Atlantic Broadband cable coverage
About 1.28%, or 102,578 people, have Atlantic Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, east, and north Virginia area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Virginia.
Atlantic Broadband cable download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Virginia. Versus other cable providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Virginia. The fastest plan anyone in Virginia can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Virginia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband cable upload speeds
In Virginia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Virginia cable providers. Atlantic Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Virginia is up to 51 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Atlantic Broadband customers can get speeds up to 51 Mbps.
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- 69.6% up to 51.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
Virginia Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Virginia or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Virginia compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in Virginia are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 970 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 89.39% in Virginia.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Virginia 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- District of Columbia: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Carolina: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Carolina: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New York: more cable coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- New Jersey: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Washington: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arizona: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Massachusetts: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Michigan: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Carolina: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Indiana: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tennessee: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Georgia: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Missouri: less cable coverage, slower speeds