Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The lowest-priced internet plans you'll find in Virginia Beach cost $50 for around $300Mbps. If you're a Verizon or T-Mobile mobile customer, you may be able to bundle your internet for as little as $35-$40 per month.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Cox Essential 250 Read full review | $50 | 250Mbps | $13 (optional) |
Fios 300 | $50 | 300Mbps | None |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($40 with eligible mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plan) | 300Mbps | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and the top promotions in Virginia Beach depend on what discounts are available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
Virginia Beach internet providers, such as Cox Communications, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many, including T-Mobile and Verizon, run the same standard pricing year-round.
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According to Ookla speed data, Virginia Beach has a median download speed of about 268Mbps, with Cox and Verizon being the city’s two fastest providers. If you want a more rapid internet connection, many providers offer plans faster than that.
Cox Communications has a $120 per month 2,000Mbps plan, which is the fastest speed Virginia Beach residents can reach.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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Cox 2 Gig Read full review | $120 | 2,000Mbps | 100Mbps | 1.25TB | Cable |
Cox 1 Gig Read full review | $80 | 1,000Mbps | 35Mbps | 1.25TB | Cable |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $70 ($45 with eligible mobile plan) | 1,000Mbps | 75Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
Verizon Fios 1 Gig Read full review | $90 | 940Mbps | 880Mbps | None | Fiber |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it's impractical to personally test every internet service provider in a given city. What's our approach? For starters, we tap into a proprietary database of pricing, availability and speed information that draws from our own historical ISP data, partner data and mapping information from FCC.gov.
It doesn’t end there. We use the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP's service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
The answer to those questions is often layered and complex, but the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
As we like to say, you can’t go wrong with a fiber connection for your household. In addition to offering symmetrical download and upload speeds, fiber service is also less prone to lags and delays caused by network congestion. If you can get your hands on Verizon Fios in the Virginia Beach area, that should be your top pick for home internet. Fios coverage misses almost half of the area’s residents, so for most addresses, your top option will be Cox Communications. Cable may not be able to match all of fiber’s capabilities, but it’s still a reliable connection type that should allow most households to do all they need to do.
What's the cheapest internet provider in Virginia Beach?
Verizon Fios, Cox, T-Mobile and Verizon 5G all offer internet plans starting at $50, the lowest you'll find in the Virginia Beach area. Eligible mobile customers can get T-Mobile and Verizon home internet for as low as $35 per month.
Which internet provider in Virginia Beach offers the fastest plan?
Verizon offers the fastest internet plan in Virginia Beach: 2,000Mbps for $110 per month.
Is fiber internet available in Virginia Beach?
Yes. Currently, the only fiber provider in Virginia Beach is Verizon Fios, but it offers speedy and affordable plans ranging from $50 to $90 per month.
What internet provider has the best coverage in Virginia Beach?
Cox’s coverage map extends across almost 99% of the Virginia Beach area, so its service will most likely be available at your address.
Source: cnet.com