In Petersburg there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 1.78% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 985 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 Provider in Petersburg

Ruralband | Fiber

Availability:

1.32%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Petersburg are not shown.

 

Petersburg Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Petersburg is fiber internet available?

Petersburg, VA map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 1.78% of Petersburg. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Ruralband. Call one of the companies with service in Petersburg above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Petersburg?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Petersburg.

Petersburg, VA map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Petersburg home can get up to 985 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.32% 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 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Petersburg.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Petersburg, and slower in the north areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Petersburg?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Petersburg you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.32% of Petersburg homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 93.00% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 1.23%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.80% of Petersburg homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Petersburg, along with details on where in Petersburg and at what speeds.

Ruralband Fiber in Petersburg, VA

Ruralband fiber coverage

About 1.32%, or 815 people, have Ruralband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Petersburg area. Ruralband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Petersburg.

 

Ruralband fiber download speeds

Ruralband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Petersburg. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ruralband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Petersburg. The fastest plan anyone in Petersburg can order from Ruralband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Petersburg customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Ruralband customers in Petersburg. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Ruralband fiber upload speeds

In Petersburg download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Ruralband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ruralband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Petersburg fiber providers. Ruralband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Petersburg is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Ruralband's Petersburg fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Petersburg Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Petersburg or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Petersburg compare to the rest of Virginia?

Fiber internet speeds in Petersburg are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 970 Mbps in Virginia versus 985 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 89.39% versus 1.78% in Petersburg.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Petersburg are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
0.02%
0.00%
5.51%
3.28%
4.51%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
10.37%
0.00%
4.01%
61.69%
0.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other cities?

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