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Internet Providers in The Plains, Virginia

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Home Internet in The Plains, VA

  • 1. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 5.4%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 29.8%
    The Plains speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 19.9%
  • EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 5.9%
  • Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 19.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.8%

Best Internet Providers in The Plains, VA

Viasat Internet serves all of The Plains, Virginia, offering 100% coverage with its satellite connection and a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps. The service starts at $119.99 per month, placing it on the higher end of pricing. Residents benefit from Viasat's consistent coverage, especially in areas lacking cable and fiber options.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet offers a 5G connection with a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. It starts at $39.95 per month but only covers 5.90% of the town. This limits its availability to a small portion of residents.

Hughesnet, another provider using satellite technology, also covers the entire town. It offers a lower maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month. With minimal DSL, cable, and fixed wireless options in The Plains, satellite providers like Viasat and Hughesnet ensure reliable internet access for nearly all residents.

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
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
29.79%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in The Plains, VA

Provider Connection Types in The Plains, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in The Plains, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
9.1%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
31.36%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
13.25%

List of Internet Providers in The Plains, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Verizon Fiber, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in The Plains, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Verizon $34.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 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
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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

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