In Virginia there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 53.06% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 975 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 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
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 Virginia is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 53.06% of Virginia. 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 Virginia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Virginia?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Virginia.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Virginia home can get up to 975 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 0.51 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Virginia.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Virginia, and slower in the south areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Virginia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Virginia you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
Verizon Fiber in Virginia
Verizon fiber coverage
About 46.36%, or 3,706,267 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, southeast, north, central, and east Virginia area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Virginia.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Virginia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Virginia. The fastest plan anyone in Virginia can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Virginia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Virginia 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 above average compared to other Virginia fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Virginia is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in Virginia
Point Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.29%, or 103,508 people, have Point Broadband fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest and west Virginia area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Virginia.
Point Broadband fiber download speeds
Point Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Virginia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Point Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Virginia. The fastest plan anyone in Virginia can order from Point Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Virginia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Virginia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Point Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Virginia fiber providers. Point Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Virginia is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Glo Fiber Fiber in Virginia
Glo Fiber fiber coverage
About 1.24%, or 99,490 people, have Glo Fiber fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, northwest, and west Virginia area. Glo Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Virginia.
Glo Fiber fiber download speeds
Glo Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Virginia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Glo Fiber fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Virginia. The fastest plan anyone in Virginia can order from Glo Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Virginia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Glo Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Virginia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Glo Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Glo Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Virginia fiber providers. Glo Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Virginia is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Virginia Fiber 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 fiber internet in Virginia compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in Virginia are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 975 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 53.06% in Virginia.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Maryland: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Virginia: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Carolina: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Carolina: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ohio: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New York: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- New Jersey: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arizona: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Massachusetts: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Michigan: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Carolina: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Indiana: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tennessee: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Georgia: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Missouri: less fiber coverage, slower speeds