Internet providers in Petersburg, VA
Petersburg is a city in Virginia with about 33,365 residents and roughly 19,568 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Petersburg, VA
Share of residential locations in Petersburg where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 96% | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 80% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 79% | Check availability |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 54% | Check availability |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Petersburg
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Petersburg, about 96%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Petersburg?
Fiber is limited in Petersburg, reaching about 4% of locations. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 27%. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 85% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Petersburg that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Petersburg at a glance
About 83% of households in Petersburg have a broadband subscription, 7 points below the Virginia average of 90%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Petersburg?
Yes, in part. About 4% of residential locations in Petersburg can get fiber, 96% can get cable, and about 27% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Petersburg?
Xfinity reports service to about 96% of residential locations in Petersburg, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Petersburg?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Petersburg, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Petersburg?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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