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 120 Mbps and an average upload speed of 28 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 | 120 Mbps | 28 Mbps | 11 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 34 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 120 Mbps for download speeds and 28 Mbps for upload speeds over 42,278 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. 22% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 26% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 321 Mbps | 97 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 49 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 15 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 22 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 16 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 36 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 515 Mbps | 56 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 372 Mbps | 56 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 570 Mbps | 113 Mbps | 9 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 44 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 15 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 865 Mbps | 112 Mbps | 8 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 334 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 13 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Norfolk offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 5 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 711 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. 70% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 93% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 39 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 4 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 87 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 45 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 39 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 553 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 15 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 53 Mbps | 56 Mbps | 8 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 38 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 4 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 40 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 38 ms |
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