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Internet Providers in Ripplemead, Virginia

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Home Internet in Ripplemead, VA

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 16.1%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. All Points Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 22.9%
  • 5. PEMTEL
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 60%
  • 6. GigaBeam Networks
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 44.4%

Best Internet Providers in Ripplemead, VA

Viasat Internet serves as the top provider in Ripplemead, Virginia. With its satellite connection, Viasat ensures 100% coverage across the community, allowing internet access from any location. It offers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, supporting activities like streaming and gaming. However, this comes with a starting price of $119.99 per month, which may be steep for some consumers. Despite the cost, Viasat’s widespread availability and high speeds provide a reliable option for many.

HughesNet also offers a satellite connection with 100% coverage in Ripplemead. It provides a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps, slightly lower than Viasat, but starts at just $49.99 per month, making it a more budget-friendly choice. Always ON delivers a fixed wireless connection, covering 44.40% of the area with a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps at $60 per month. While its coverage is less extensive than the satellite providers, it presents a viable alternative where available.

Residents in Ripplemead can choose from a variety of internet options, with satellite providers ensuring complete coverage and fixed wireless offering additional choices where applicable.

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
  • All Points Broadband
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
45.56%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • GigaBeam Networks
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • PEMTEL
60%

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Provider Connection Types in Ripplemead, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ripplemead, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
53.68000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
31.16%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.21%

List of Internet Providers in Ripplemead, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
PEMTEL DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
GigaBeam Networks Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ripplemead, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
All Points Broadband $89/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
PEMTEL $72.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
GigaBeam Networks $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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