Internet providers in Chesapeake, VA

Internet in Chesapeake

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Chesapeake area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Chesapeake Residential Internet Coverage

Covering a significant area south of Norfolk, the city of Chesapeake is home to several expansive internet service providers that meet the needs of businesses and residents.

Through Verizon Fios, almost all of Chesapeake Bay enjoys high-speed fiber internet access. Coverage starts at the southern edge of Norfolk, running into the northern Chesapeake neighborhood of Deep Creek North and running south to Pleasant Grove. Through Verizon, customers have access to a well-established DSL network. This network covers the entirety of Chesapeake, running beyond the city limits in all directions. Coverage reaches Dismal Swamp in the west, Western Branch in the north, Butts Station in the east, and Pleasant Grove in the south.

Charter has a slightly smaller service area that currently reaches part of western Chesapeake. The service area stretches into Western Branch and part of Dismal Swamp, stretching beyond the western city limits into neighboring communities.

Via Mediacom, those living in central and eastern Chesapeake have access to internet service. The company serves the neighborhoods of Greenbrier, Great Bridge, Butts Station, and Pleasant Grove. With a coverage map reaching all of Chesapeake, Megapath is a popular choice in this region.

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Average download speed
213.72 Mbps

Average upload speed
69.45 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
15.24 ms

Average jitter
35.18 ms

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Summary of Chesapeake internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
EarthLink.	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink.
Cox Communications	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Cox Communications
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Lumos	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Lumos