In Norfolk there are 4 residential internet providers covering 98.42% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 988 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 Norfolk
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Norfolk are not shown.
Norfolk 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 Norfolk is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 98.42% of Norfolk. 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 Norfolk above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Norfolk.
How fast are internet speeds in Norfolk?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Norfolk.
Internet Speed Key
The average Norfolk home can get up to 988 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.20% 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 Norfolk.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Norfolk, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Norfolk?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Norfolk you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Norfolk homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.66% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.58% of Norfolk homes.
Internet Market Health in Norfolk
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Norfolk 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 Norfolk based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Norfolk 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, Norfolk homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Norfolk 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, Norfolk needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Norfolk, along with details on where in Norfolk and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Norfolk, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 97.20%, or 239,454 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Norfolk area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Norfolk.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Norfolk. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Norfolk can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Norfolk customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Norfolk 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 Norfolk cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Norfolk is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Norfolk, VA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 95.26%, or 234,674 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Norfolk area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Norfolk.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Norfolk. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Norfolk can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Norfolk customers is up to 8.2 Mbps.
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- 22.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Norfolk 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 Norfolk DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Norfolk 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 0.85 Mbps.
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- 45.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 49.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Norfolk, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 2.34%, or 5,760 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Norfolk area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Norfolk.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Norfolk. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Norfolk can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Norfolk customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Norfolk download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Norfolk fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Norfolk is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Norfolk, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 61.31%, or 151,041 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Norfolk 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 majority of Norfolk.
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 Norfolk. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Norfolk. The fastest plan anyone in Norfolk can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Norfolk is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Norfolk Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Norfolk or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Norfolk compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Norfolk are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 926 Mbps in Virginia versus 988 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 98.59% versus 98.42% in Norfolk.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Norfolk 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Virginia Beach Metro, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Portsmouth, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Monroe, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chesapeake, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia Beach, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampton, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carrollton, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Poquoson, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newport News, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Jamaica, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Winston-Salem, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Anchorage, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tacoma, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Modesto, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chandler, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garland, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Irvine, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gilbert, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Palm Beach, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds