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Internet Providers in Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Home Internet in Harrisonburg, VA

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 87.7%
    Harrisonburg speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 21.8%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, DSL
    Availability: 60.6%
  • 6. Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 47.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 89.2%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 21.8%

Home Internet Summary in Harrisonburg, VA

Xfinity dominates Harrisonburg, Virginia, offering cable internet to 87.70% of residents. With speeds up to 2 Gbps and plans starting at $30 per month, Xfinity delivers both speed and value. This service suits activities like streaming, gaming, and remote work. Its broad coverage ensures reliable access for most of the city.

Verizon follows with 60.60% coverage, offering both 5G and DSL connections. Customers can access download speeds up to 50 Mbps, starting at $40 per month. Though slower than Xfinity, Verizon’s technology provides a stable connection for browsing and streaming.

Viasat Internet covers Harrisonburg entirely. The satellite internet service starts at $119.99 per month and offers speeds up to 150 Mbps. While more expensive and slower, Viasat serves as a reliable option where cable or fiber options aren’t available.

Best Internet Providers in Harrisonburg, VA

Xfinity and Shentel offer the best internet in Harrisonburg. Xfinity has a wide array of bundles that start at $55 per month in addition to its internet-only plans. Its fiber-optic internet plans offer speeds up to . Xfinity’s fiber plans are available in percent of Harrisonburg, and its cable plans reach 87.7 percent of town.

Shentel, meanwhile, limits itself to internet-only plans, but it makes up for the lack of bundles with speed. With advertised symmetrical speeds measuring in the gigabits, it’s one of the fastest providers in Harrisonburg. Those looking for simple and fast internet should look no further, provided you live within Shentel’s coverage area. It covers over half of Harrisonburg.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
21.78%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • Shentel
87.71%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Harrisonburg, VA

Provider Connection Types in Harrisonburg, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Harrisonburg, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
34.79%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
87.76%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
47.06%

List of Internet Providers in Harrisonburg, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, DSL 50 Mbps
Shentel Fiber 5 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Harrisonburg, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, DSL
Shentel $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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