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Internet Providers in South Boston, Virginia

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Home Internet in South Boston, VA

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 89.8%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 74.3%
    South Boston speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 62.8%
  • 6. Open Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 92.8%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Seiontec Systems
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 87.2%
  • 9. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 61.6%

Best Internet Providers in South Boston, VA

Xfinity ranks as the top internet provider in South Boston, Virginia. With a cable connection delivering download speeds up to 1.2 Gbps, it offers fast and reliable service perfect for gamers and high-definition streamers. Priced at $30 per month, it provides great value for its high speeds. However, its coverage is limited to 74.30% of the town, leaving some areas underserved.

Brightspeed and Viasat Internet present strong alternatives. Brightspeed's DSL connection offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and covers 90% of the town. Even though the speeds are lower and it starts at $50 per month, its wider coverage is significant where cable isn't an option. Viasat, using satellite, covers 100% of South Boston. It delivers speeds up to 150 Mbps at a starting price of $149.99 per month. While pricier, Viasat's broad reach ensures connectivity in even the most remote areas.

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
  • UScellular
  • Open Broadband
  • Always ON
92.77%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
74.33%

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Provider Connection Types in South Boston, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in South Boston, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
21.45%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
74.74%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.64%

List of Internet Providers in South Boston, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Open Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Seiontec Systems Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in South Boston, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $149.99/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
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Open Broadband $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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
Seiontec Systems $95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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