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 154 Mbps and an average upload speed of 29 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 | 154 Mbps | 29 Mbps | 11 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 4 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 33 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 154 Mbps for download speeds and 29 Mbps for upload speeds over 44,824 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. 24% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 29% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 38 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 23 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 120 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 10 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 373 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 10 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 118 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 10 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 509 Mbps | 55 Mbps | 17 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 119 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 10 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 95 Mbps | 28 Mbps | 11 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 574 Mbps | 28 Mbps | 8 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 209 Mbps | 34 Mbps | 8 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 18 Mbps | 86 Mbps | 8 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Norfolk offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 4 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 328 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. 78% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 91% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 46 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 30 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 17 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 25 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 17 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 42 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 38 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 10, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 550 ms |
| March 10, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 211 ms |
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