12 Best Internet Providers in Bath County, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Bath County, VA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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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 Bath County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bath County, VA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Bath County based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Bath County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, AT&T is an option for 9.31% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bath County, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Bath County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bath County Internet Providers

Based on 171 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Bath County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 24.9% coverage in Bath County.

At a national level, based on 4268 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Lumos Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.28 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bath County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Bath County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Lumos Networks.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bath County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Lumos Networks	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	MGW	1,000 Mbps
	Lingo Networks	1,000 Mbps
	TDS	1,000 Mbps
	BARConnects	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Brightspeed	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bath County

Based on data reported by Bath County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Bath County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,682 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Lumos Networks. This indicates Lumos Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bath County?

Virginia customers rate US Cellular as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

US Cellular received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Lumos Networks is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bath County customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Bath County, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bath County

Bath County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Bath County below, including the metrics used and how Bath County compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Bath County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Bath County	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bath County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.46%	76.30%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,675 Mbps	1,990 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Bath County.	3.5	5.6	6.8

 

Bath County Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Bath County	Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	5%	16%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	82%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	63%	76%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	64%	77%	76%

Bath County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Bath County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bath County is high with a score of 29 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bath County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Bath County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

79% of Bath County households have an internet connection despite having 99.17% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Bath County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Bath County?

How Much Speed does a Bath County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bath County is 2.2, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Bath County's average household income is $60,452 which is much lower than the Virginia average of $107,027 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Bath County also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Bath County has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Bath County households are much more technology-disengaged. 82% of households have some sort of computing device, 62% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 75% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bath County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bath County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bath County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bath 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 Bath County is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Lumos Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Bath County is US Cellular.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and BARConnects has the broadest coverage in Bath County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Bath County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Bath County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Bath County's B- ISP Report Card and 29 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.