Internet providers in Newport News, Virginia 23602
ZIP code 23602 is in Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Newport News 23602: local snapshot
About 92% of the 18,013 households in 23602 have a broadband subscription, 3 points above the Virginia average of 90%. That ranks 23602#218 of 822 ZIP codes in Virginia for broadband adoption. Very few households (4%) are offline, suggesting internet service is widely used in this area. A notable share of households rely on satellite internet, a common sign that wired service is patchy in parts of this ZIP.
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 Newport News, Virginia
Share of residential locations in Newport News 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 | 93% | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 85% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 70% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 57% | 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 technologies are available in Newport News?
Fiber is widely available: about 69% of locations in Newport News can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 75% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 71% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Newport News that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Newport News 23602
Cox reports service to the most residential locations in Newport News, about 93%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Cox, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, 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.
Broadband adoption in 23602 (92%) is higher than the Newport News average of 91%. By median household income, 23602 ranks 2 of 7 ZIP codes in Newport News. The median age of residents is 34.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Newport News?
Yes, in part. About 69% of residential locations in Newport News can get fiber, 92% can get cable, and about 75% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Newport News?
Cox reports service to about 93% of residential locations in Newport News, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Newport News?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Newport News, 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 Newport News 23602?
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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