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Internet Providers in South Hill, Virginia

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Home Internet in South Hill, VA

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 50.6%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 57%
    South Hill speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 27.3%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Lake Country Internet
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30.1%
  • EMPOWER Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 5%
  • 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: 27.3%

Best Internet Providers in South Hill, VA

In South Hill, Virginia, residents searching for internet service may find Xfinity a strong option where available. Xfinity provides a cable connection with a maximum download speed of 1.2 Gbps, starting at $30 per month. It covers 57% of South Hill, making it a good choice for families needing fast and reliable internet for streaming and gaming.

For alternatives, consider Brightspeed and Viasat Internet. Brightspeed offers both DSL and fiber connections, with fiber delivering speeds up to 940 Mbps. Plans start at $49 per month. Although Brightspeed's coverage is slightly lower at 50.60%, it can be excellent where fiber is available.

Viasat Internet covers all of South Hill with satellite service, offering complete coverage. However, its maximum download speed of 150 Mbps and starting price of $199.99 per month make it less attractive except in areas lacking cable and fiber options.

Overall, South Hill's internet availability includes cable at 57%, DSL at 33%, fiber at 57%, and satellite at 100%, giving residents several choices depending on their needs and location.

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
  • Viasat
  • Always ON
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
99.98%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • EMPOWER Broadband
56.99999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in South Hill, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in South Hill, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
32.98%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
57.29%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
8.86%

List of Internet Providers in South Hill, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Lake Country Internet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband Fiber, DSL 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in South Hill, 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 $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 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
Lake Country Internet $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
EMPOWER Broadband $69.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
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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