Internet providers in Norfolk, Virginia 23505

ZIP code 23505 is in Norfolk, Norfolk City County, Virginia. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.

Internet in Norfolk 23505: local snapshot

87%households with broadband

73%use cable, fiber or DSL

9%have no internet access

28,983residents

$55,678median household income

12,788households

About 87% of the 12,788 households in 23505 have a broadband subscription, 3 points below the Virginia average of 90%. That ranks 23505#369 of 822 ZIP codes in Virginia for broadband adoption.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.

Compare internet providers in Norfolk, Virginia

Share of residential locations in Norfolk 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	Cox	Fiber, Cable	92%
2	T-Mobile Home Internet	Fixed wireless	82%
3	AT&T	Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless	65%	Check availability
4	Verizon	Fiber, Fixed wireless	61%	Check availability
5	Metronet	Fiber	56%

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 technologies are available in Norfolk?

60%

of locations can get fiber

83%

can get cable

can get DSL

88%

can get fixed wireless

99%+

can get 100+ Mbps

90%

can get gigabit

Fiber is widely available: about 60% of locations in Norfolk can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 90% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 88% of locations.

FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Norfolk that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.

What to know about internet in Norfolk 23505

Cox reports service to the most residential locations in Norfolk, about 92%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Cox, T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T, Verizon, and Metronet), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Metronet (56%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.

Broadband adoption in 23505 (87%) is close to the Norfolk average of 87%. By median household income, 23505 ranks 11 of 13 ZIP codes in Norfolk. The median age of residents is 31, a young area where streaming and gaming often drive demand for faster plans.

Frequently asked questions

Is fiber internet available in Norfolk?

Yes, in part. About 60% of residential locations in Norfolk can get fiber, 83% can get cable, and about 90% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.

Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Norfolk?

Cox reports service to about 92% of residential locations in Norfolk, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.

How many internet providers serve Norfolk?

5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Norfolk, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.

Is there fiber internet in Norfolk?

Fiber providers reporting service in Norfolk include Metronet (56% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.

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 Norfolk 23505?

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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