North Shore, Virginia Broadband Internet Service

North Shore, 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 North Shore. 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 North Shore is Shenandoah. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1ShenandoahCable1000 Mbps10 Mbps97.8%
2CenturyLinkDSL60 Mbps5 Mbps49.5%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
5B2X Onlinewireless25 Mbps6 Mbps33.0%
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North Shore 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 North Shore which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in North Shore of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Franklin County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Virginia.

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North Shore Internet Access Facts

  • The average download speed in North Shore is 190.2% faster than the Franklin County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in North Shore is 7.19 Mbps. This is 232.9% faster than the Franklin County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 72.4% of Franklin County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 1.3% of Franklin County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Franklin County is 11.13 Mbps based upon 149720 samples taken in the past year

  • The average download speed in North Shore is 25.9% faster than the average in Virginia and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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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 North Shore 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 Shenandoah as the top provider for North Shore, Virginia.

Who has the fastest internet service in North Shore?

Shenandoah with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in North Shore.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for North Shore, Virginia?

The following zip codes were used: 24121 and 24184

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new North Shore internet service.

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
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How do the internet speeds in North Shore compare to other cities in Virginia?

Click through to see how the North Shore broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Culpeper, Gainesville, Lake Ridge, Matoaca, Strasburg, Warsaw, Winchester

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the North Shore, Virginia population.

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 North Shore, Virginia?

Shenandoah provides broadband internet service to 97.8% of North Shore.




North Shore 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
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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