In Northwest there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 91.54% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 941 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.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Northwest
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Northwest are not shown.
Northwest 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 Northwest is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 91.54% of Northwest. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Northwest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Northwest?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Northwest.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Northwest home can get up to 941 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.13% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 90.41% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Northwest.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Northwest, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Northwest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northwest you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.29% of Northwest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.64% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Northwest homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northwest, along with details on where in Northwest and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 91.54%, or 67,788 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Northwest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Northwest fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 1.13%, or 834 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, south, northwest, and north Northwest area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Northwest.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Northwest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Northwest download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northwest fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Northwest Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northwest or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Northwest compare to the rest of Virginia Beach?
Fiber internet speeds in Northwest are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia Beach: 1,000 Mbps in Virginia Beach versus 941 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Virginia Beach is 98.44% versus 91.54% in Northwest.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northwest are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base, Norfolk, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Central, Virginia Beach, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Ocean View, Norfolk, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bay View, Norfolk, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Indian River, Chesapeake, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Northeast, Virginia Beach, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Suburban Acres, Norfolk, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- poplar-hills-norfolk-va: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- roosevelt-gardens-area-norfolk-va: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Bay Ridge-Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Far North Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Central Mesa, Mesa, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Ridge, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont Cragin, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mira Mesa, San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Parkchester, Bronx, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Willow Glen, San Jose, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds