8 Best Internet Providers in Beaverdam, VA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Beaverdam, VA?

iWiSP is the best internet provider in Beaverdam based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, iWiSP had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Beaverdam, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, iWiSP is an option for 31.29% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Beaverdam

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Beaverdam Internet Providers

Based on 170 reviews from Virginia internet customers, iWiSP is the best internet service provider for Beaverdam residents. iWiSP was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. firefly FIBER BROADBAND wins for second-place in Virginia, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 1.0% coverage in Beaverdam.

At a national level, based on 4204 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Beaverdam?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by iWiSP. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink 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 Beaverdam

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	2,000 Mbps
	firefly FIBER BROADBAND	1,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	iWiSP	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Beaverdam

Based on data reported by Beaverdam ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Beaverdam. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,622 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Beaverdam?

Virginia customers rate iWiSP 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.

iWiSP received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Beaverdam customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Beaverdam

Beaverdam 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 city 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 Beaverdam below, including the metrics used and how Beaverdam compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Beaverdam ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Beaverdam	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Beaverdam that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	30.14%	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.	761 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 Beaverdam.	3.0	5.6	6.8

 

Beaverdam Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Beaverdam	Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	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.	18%	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.	98%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	49%	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.	50%	77%	76%

Beaverdam ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Beaverdam is D+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Beaverdam is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Beaverdam have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Beaverdam ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

91% of Beaverdam households have an internet connection despite having 99.47% availability. 49% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 49% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 50% subscribe to it. A low number of Beaverdam 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 Cities Compare to Beaverdam?

How Much Speed does a Beaverdam Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Beaverdam is 2.6, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Beaverdam's average household income is $103,823 which is higher than the Virginia average of $107,027 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Beaverdam also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Beaverdam has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Beaverdam households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Beaverdam?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Beaverdam?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Beaverdam?

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 Beaverdam is iWiSP.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, iWiSP may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Beaverdam is iWiSP.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Beaverdam, 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 Beaverdam compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Beaverdam 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 Beaverdam's D+ ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.