Who is our top ranked provider in Colonial Beach VA? [Updated]

Colonial Beach, Virginia Broadband Internet Service

Colonial Beach, VA has a total of 3 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 3 internet service options in Colonial Beach. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Colonial Beach is Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II	Cable	1000 Mbps	51 Mbps	99.6%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Colonial Beach VA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Colonial Beach are compared to Westmoreland County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Virginia overall?
Average download speeds in Colonial Beach of 9.98 Mbps are slower than the Westmoreland County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Virginia.

Colonial Beach Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 90.0% of Westmoreland County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Westmoreland County residents
The average internet download speed in Westmoreland County is 15.11 Mbps based upon 19592 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Colonial Beach is 61.1% slower than the average in Virginia and 69.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Colonial Beach is 1.74 Mbps. This is 40.2% slower than the Westmoreland County average and 85% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Colonial Beach residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Colonial Beach residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II as the top provider for Colonial Beach, Virginia.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Colonial Beach, Virginia?

The following zip codes were used: 22443

How do the internet speeds in Colonial Beach compare to other cities in Virginia?

Click through to see how the Colonial Beach broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Abingdon, East Highland Park, Greenbriar, Huntington, Merrimac, Montclair, Weyers Cave

Who has the fastest internet service in Colonial Beach?

Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Colonial Beach.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Colonial Beach, Virginia.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Colonial Beach, VA residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Colonial Beach Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.