Best Fort Chiswell Internet Service Providers
Fort Chiswell, VA has a total of 5 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 5 internet service options in Fort Chiswell. 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 Fort Chiswell is Point Broadband Fiber Holding. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Point Broadband Fiber Holding | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 43.9% |
2 | Citizens (VA) | Cable | 100 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 95.7% |
3 | CenturyLink | DSL | 60 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 73.4% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Fort Chiswell VA Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Fort Chiswell which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Fort Chiswell compare to Wythe County? The average speed in Fort Chiswell is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Wythe County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Virginia average of 25.66 Mbps.
Fort Chiswell Internet Access Facts
There are 5 residential internet providers in Fort Chiswell, VA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Fort Chiswell is 25.9% faster than the average in Virginia and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 60.5% of the Wythe County population
The average internet download speed in Fort Chiswell is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 95.5% of the Fort Chiswell population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Fort Chiswell 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 Fort Chiswell 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 Point Broadband Fiber Holding as the top provider for Fort Chiswell, Virginia.
Who has the fastest internet service in Fort Chiswell?
Point Broadband Fiber Holding with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Fort Chiswell.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Fort Chiswell, Virginia?
The following zip codes were used: 24360 and 24382
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Fort Chiswell internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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25+ Mbps | 1-2 devices | Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming |
100+ Mbps | 3-5 devices | Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming |
1000+ Mbps | 6+ devices | Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming |
How do the internet speeds in Fort Chiswell compare to other cities in Virginia?
Click through to see how the Fort Chiswell broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Chatmoss, East Highland Park, Ferrum, Massanetta Springs, Montrose, Tuckahoe, University Center
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Fort Chiswell - Point Broadband Fiber Holding.
What is DSL internet service?
DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Fort Chiswell, Virginia?
Citizens (VA) provides broadband internet service to 95.7% of Fort Chiswell.
What is cable internet service?
Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.
Fort Chiswell 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.
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices