Best Internet Providers in Appalachia, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Appalachia, VA
Appalachia has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Appalachia.
Ranks compare Appalachia with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Appalachia, VA at a Glance
Appalachia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Point Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Appalachia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Appalachia, VA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Appalachia based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Appalachia, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 52.88% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Appalachia?
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.
How Appalachia Compares to Places Its Size
Appalachia's report card score is in the bottom 6% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 23%.
| Measure | Appalachia | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Wise County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 1.9% | bottom 10% | 77.0% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,196 Mbps | bottom 43% | 1,599 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2 | bottom 2% | 4.8 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 10% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 87% | bottom 11% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 74% | bottom 6% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 45% | 69% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 49% | bottom 3% | 65% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $39,893 | bottom 3% | $53,880 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 1.9% of homes in Appalachia, against 77.0% across Wise County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Appalachia are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $39,893 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Appalachia
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Appalachia?
Point Broadband Fiber in Appalachia, VA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Appalachia homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Appalachia?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Appalachia, VA
Availability:
52.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.9% of Appalachia homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Appalachia, VA
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.6% of Appalachia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Appalachia, VA
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.6% of Appalachia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Appalachia, VA
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.8% of Appalachia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Appalachia?
XFINITY Cable in Appalachia, VA
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 95.3% of Appalachia homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Appalachia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Appalachia, VA.
Internet in Appalachia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Appalachia has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Appalachia
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Appalachia
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24216 | 2,451 | 1.7% | 1,200 Mbps | 2 | D | 34/100 |
How Appalachia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Appalachia that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 1 of them in Kentucky. Among them, Rawhide has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Derby the fewest (0.0%); Appalachia has 1.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachia (this page) | 2,207 | 1.9% | 1,196 Mbps | 2 | D | 34/100 |
| Big Stone Gap | 9,373 | 98.6% | 1,630 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 44/100 |
| Lynch, KY | 757 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.1 | B- | 51/100 |
| Irondale | 416 | 100.0% | 1,942 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Exeter | 118 | 2.5% | 1,195 Mbps | 1.6 | D | 31/100 |
| Oreton | 98 | 100.0% | 1,445 Mbps | 5 | B | 32/100 |
| Derby | 58 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 1 | D- | 30/100 |
| Stonega | 40 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 3 | D | 36/100 |
| Calvin | 32 | 100.0% | 1,138 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 27/100 |
| Lower Exeter | 28 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 2 | D- | 30/100 |
| Rawhide | 28 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Appalachia?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from XFINITY from Comcast.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Appalachia
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Appalachia Internet Providers
Based on 191 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Appalachia residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.90 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.49 out of 5 stars and 95.3% coverage in Appalachia.
At a national level, based on 4622 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 Appalachia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Appalachia, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Appalachia Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Appalachia
Based on data reported by Appalachia ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Appalachia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Appalachia Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Appalachia?
Of the providers in Appalachia, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Appalachia 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. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.09 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Appalachia, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Appalachia
| ISP / Tech Type | Appalachia Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
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Zitel
October 20, 2026 slow
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Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
ISPReports User
FiberLync Fiber
September 22, 2026 ISPReports User
Brightspeed
August 24, 2026 Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Appalachia?
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 Appalachia is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Appalachia is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Appalachia, available to 95.3% 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.