In Norfolk there are 2 internet service providers, with Cox Communications being the most popular. Cox Communications offers cable and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Cox Communications customers had an average download speed of 115 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18 Mbps. In addition to Cox Communications, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from Verizon.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable Fiber | 115 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 11 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 36 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Cox Communications is the most popular provider in Norfolk offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 115 Mbps for download speeds and 18 Mbps for upload speeds over 42,169 recent tests.
Cox Communications has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Norfolk. 21% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 31% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2023 | 218 Mbps | 32 Mbps | 11 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 44 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 12 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 873 Mbps | 104 Mbps | 13 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 639 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 11 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 186 Mbps | 27 Mbps | 14 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 556 Mbps | 47 Mbps | 12 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 31 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 12 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 3 Mbps | 101 Mbps | 9 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 580 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 11 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 86 Mbps | 47 Mbps | 11 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Norfolk offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 3 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 780 recent tests.
Verizon has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Norfolk. 75% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 85% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2023 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 404 ms |
| May 27, 2023 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 1094 ms |
| May 26, 2023 | 8 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 19 ms |
| May 25, 2023 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 40 ms |
| May 25, 2023 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 30 ms |
| May 24, 2023 | 9 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 37 ms |
| May 23, 2023 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 115 ms |
| May 23, 2023 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 172 ms |
| May 23, 2023 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 57 ms |
| May 22, 2023 | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 40 ms |
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