In Newport News City there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.16% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 995 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.
4 Internet Service Providers in Newport News City
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Newport News City are not shown.
Newport News City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Newport News City is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.16% of Newport News City. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Newport News City above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Newport News City.
How fast are internet speeds in Newport News City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Newport News City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Newport News City home can get up to 995 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.23% 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Newport News City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Newport News City, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Newport News City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Newport News City you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.37% of Newport News City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.29% of the county.
- 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 Newport News City homes.
Internet Market Health in Newport News City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Newport News City internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Newport News City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Newport News City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Newport News City homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Newport News City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Newport News City is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Newport News City, along with details on where in Newport News City and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Newport News City, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 98.23%, or 177,518 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newport News City area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Newport News City.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newport News City. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News City can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Newport News City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Newport News City 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 the fastest compared to other Newport News City cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newport News City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Newport News City, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 88.57%, or 160,055 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newport News City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Newport News City.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newport News City. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News City can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Newport News City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Newport News City 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 Newport News City fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newport News City is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Newport News City, VA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 80.26%, or 145,040 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newport News City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Newport News City.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Newport News City. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News City can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Newport News City customers is up to 6.4 Mbps.
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- 15.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Newport News City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Newport News City DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newport News City is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.79 Mbps.
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- 27.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 60.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Newport News City, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 17.22%, or 31,120 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Newport News City area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Newport News City.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Newport News City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Newport News City. The fastest plan anyone in Newport News City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Newport News City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Newport News City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Newport News City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Newport News City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Newport News City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Newport News City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Newport News City compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Newport News City are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 926 Mbps in Virginia versus 995 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 98.59% versus 99.16% in Newport News City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Newport News City are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Poquoson City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampton City, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- York County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsburg City, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isle of Wight County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Norfolk City, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Portsmouth City, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gloucester County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- James City County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Surry County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Onslow County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shawnee County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Medina County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sumner County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hernando County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sarpy County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vanderburgh County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- DeSoto County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bay County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shasta County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds