Best Internet Providers in Albemarle County, VA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Albemarle County, VA
Albemarle County has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Albemarle County.
Ranks compare Albemarle County with the 133 Virginia counties.
The Best Internet in Albemarle County, VA at a Glance
Albemarle County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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XFINITY
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Lumos Networks
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EarthLink
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Albemarle County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Albemarle County, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Albemarle County based on 199 Virginia customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Albemarle County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.

Coverage map for each provider in Albemarle County
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- ting - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- firefly FIBER BROADBAND - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lumos Networks - dsl coverage map
- Lingo Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
How Albemarle County Compares to the Rest of Virginia
Albemarle County's report card score is tied 57th of 133 and its connectivity index is tied 20th of 133.
| Measure | Albemarle County | Rank among Virginia counties | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 61.4% | 88th of 133 | 79.0% | 71.5% | Bristol City and Falls Church City and 1 more (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,854 Mbps | 53rd of 133 | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Staunton City (7,648 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | Tied 17th of 133 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Bristol City and Charlottesville City (7.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 57th of 133 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Manassas Park City (3.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | Tied 11th of 133 | 18% | 15% | Arlington County (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 19th of 133 | 96% | 96% | Fairfax City and Falls Church City and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 28th of 133 | 92% | 91% | Falls Church City (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | Tied 29th of 133 | 77% | 76% | Falls Church City (95%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | Tied 13th of 133 | 83% | 81% | Falls Church City (96%) |
| Median household income | $114,748 | 19th of 133 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Loudoun County ($186,288) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 13th of 133 | 16% | 16% | Williamsburg City (46%) |
Fiber reaches 61.4% of homes in Albemarle County, against 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Albemarle County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $114,748 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Albemarle County Compares to Its Neighbors
Albemarle County has 9 neighbors. Among them, Nelson County has the most homes with fiber (99.1%) and Rockingham County the fewest (42.5%); Albemarle County has 61.4%.
Map of Albemarle County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Albemarle County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County (this page) | 112,395 | 61.4% | 1,854 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 70/100 |
| Rockingham County | 83,757 | 42.5% | 3,997 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Augusta County | 77,487 | 58.2% | 3,092 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Charlottesville City | 46,553 | 89.5% | 1,889 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 62/100 |
| Louisa County | 37,596 | 88.8% | 1,131 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Orange County | 36,254 | 76.5% | 1,369 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Fluvanna County | 27,249 | 92.8% | 1,142 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 77/100 |
| Greene County | 20,552 | 58.7% | 1,562 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Buckingham County | 16,824 | 60.7% | 963 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 30/100 |
| Nelson County | 14,775 | 99.1% | 1,236 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 49/100 |
Internet in Albemarle County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 13.3% of homes in Esmont to 99.4% in North Garden; by ZIP code, from 31.9% in 22937 (Esmont) to 99.7% in 22959 (North Garden). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Albemarle County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crozet | 9,610 | 75.5% | 3,659 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 82/100 |
| Hollymead | 8,601 | 74.9% | 1,811 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 81/100 |
| Earlysville | 5,212 | 46.2% | 1,298 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 78/100 |
| Keswick | 4,909 | 93.0% | 1,448 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 77/100 |
| North Garden | 1,966 | 99.4% | 995 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 58/100 |
| Greenwood | 1,412 | 28.6% | 1,761 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 50/100 |
| Schuyler | 1,195 | 91.5% | 910 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 56/100 |
| Esmont | 1,101 | 13.3% | 205 Mbps | 2.1 | D- | 60/100 |
| Free Union | 1,052 | 83.8% | 889 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 64/100 |
| Woodridge | 751 | 43.1% | 1,101 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 69/100 |
| Batesville | 680 | 84.1% | 871 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 62/100 |
| Covesville | 526 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Ivy | 510 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 58/100 |
| Burnley | 483 | 55.3% | 805 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 59/100 |
| Keene | 446 | 93.7% | 1,173 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 63/100 |
| White Hall | 429 | 100.0% | 1,009 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 36/100 |
| Mountfair | 411 | 36.7% | 402 Mbps | 1.9 | D | 38/100 |
| Lindsay | 352 | 94.3% | 966 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 55/100 |
| Heards | 228 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 75/100 |
| Cobham | 98 | 100.0% | 958 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Yancey Mills | 30 | 100.0% | 956 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 65/100 |
ZIP codes in Albemarle County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22903 (Charlottesville) | 41,666 | 79.7% | 1,895 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 62/100 |
| 22901 (Charlottesville) | 37,121 | 57.9% | 1,937 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 65/100 |
| 22902 (Charlottesville) | 22,735 | 84.8% | 1,831 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 67/100 |
| 22911 (Charlottesville) | 19,382 | 68.8% | 1,751 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 78/100 |
| 22932 (Crozet) | 10,490 | 74.3% | 3,410 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 80/100 |
| 22936 (Earlysville) | 5,272 | 44.1% | 1,236 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 76/100 |
| 22904 (Charlottesville) | 5,096 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 22/100 |
| 22947 (Keswick) | 4,965 | 93.5% | 1,457 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 77/100 |
| 22959 (North Garden) | 1,661 | 99.7% | 997 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 58/100 |
| 22937 (Esmont) | 1,397 | 31.9% | 373 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 60/100 |
| 22969 (Schuyler) | 1,193 | 91.5% | 910 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 55/100 |
| 22940 (Free Union) | 1,087 | 92.8% | 938 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 59/100 |
| 22943 (Greenwood) | 514 | 2.3% | 1,018 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 46/100 |
| 22931 (Covesville) | 360 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 59/100 |
| 22946 (Keene) | 182 | 83.0% | 836 Mbps | 4 | C- | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Albemarle County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Albemarle County
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| ting | 1,000 |
| firefly FIBER BROADBAND | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Lingo Networks | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Albemarle County Internet Providers
Based on 199 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Albemarle County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 87.6% coverage in Albemarle County.
At a national level, based on 4728 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Albemarle County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Albemarle County, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Albemarle County Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Albemarle County
Based on data reported by Albemarle County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Albemarle County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,692 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Albemarle County Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Albemarle County?
Of the providers in Albemarle County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Albemarle County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Virginia or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.90 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Lumos Networks is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Albemarle County, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Albemarle County
| ISP / Tech Type | Albemarle County Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Albemarle County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Albemarle County?
Brightspeed Fiber in Albemarle County, VA
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 30.2% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,204 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Albemarle County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
ting Fiber in Albemarle County, VA
ting offers Fiber service to 22.8% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, ting Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Albemarle County, VA
firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers Fiber service to 15.5% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Albemarle County, VA
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 9.0% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, Lumos Networks Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Albemarle County, VA
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,821 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 764 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Albemarle County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Albemarle County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Albemarle County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Albemarle County, VA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.2% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 240 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Albemarle County, VA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.0% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Albemarle County, VA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.0% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless in Albemarle County, VA
Lingo Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.5% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Albemarle County, VA
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.1% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
River Street Fixed Wireless in Albemarle County, VA
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Albemarle County?
XFINITY Cable in Albemarle County, VA
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 75.6% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,691 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 167 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Albemarle County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Albemarle County?
Brightspeed DSL in Albemarle County, VA
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 90.4% of Albemarle County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 55 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.9 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Albemarle County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Albemarle County?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Albemarle County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Albemarle County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Albemarle County, available to 92.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.