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Internet Providers in Sanford, Virginia

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Home Internet in Sanford, VA

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 83.3%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority
    Speeds Up To
    200 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 98.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Sanford, VA

Spectrum offers Sanford, Virginia, a top choice for internet service with a cable connection delivering up to 1 Gbps. Its 83.30% community coverage ensures speedy and reliable internet for most households. At a starting price of $49.99 per month, Spectrum balances speed, coverage, and affordability, making it a strong contender for many residents.

Viasat Internet provides satellite service with 98.30% coverage, enabling almost the entire community to access the internet. Although it offers a lower maximum download speed of 150 Mbps compared to Spectrum, Viasat remains a valuable option for remote areas. However, its starting price of $199.99 per month may be steep for budget-minded consumers.

Hughesnet guarantees full coverage (100%) through its satellite service, offering a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. Its $49.99 per month starting price makes it a more economical option for those without access to wired connections or looking for a cost-effective satellite service. Together, these providers offer Sanford residents diverse choices based on speed, coverage, and budget needs.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
83.33%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Sanford, VA

Provider Connection Types in Sanford, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sanford, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
83.87%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
71.77%

List of Internet Providers in Sanford, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority Fiber 200 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sanford, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps *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

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