Best Internet Providers in Bedford County, VA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bedford County, VA
Bedford 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 Bedford County.
Ranks compare Bedford County with the 133 Virginia counties.
The Best Internet in Bedford County, VA at a Glance
Bedford County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Shentel
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Zitel
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XFINITY
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Lumos Networks
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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 Bedford County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bedford County, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Bedford County based on 236 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 Bedford 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 Bedford County
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Shentel - cable coverage map
- Shentel - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Glo Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Zitel - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- SML Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lumos Networks - dsl coverage map
How Bedford County Compares to the Rest of Virginia
Bedford County's report card score is tied 22nd of 133 and its connectivity index is tied 58th of 133.
| Measure | Bedford County | Rank among Virginia counties | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 91.7% | 32nd of 133 | 79.0% | 71.5% | Bristol City and Falls Church City and 1 more (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,776 Mbps | 23rd of 133 | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Staunton City (7,648 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | Tied 42nd 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 | 2.5 | Tied 41st of 133 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Manassas Park City (3.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 48th of 133 | 18% | 15% | Arlington County (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 43rd of 133 | 96% | 96% | Fairfax City and Falls Church City and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 43rd of 133 | 92% | 91% | Falls Church City (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | Tied 84th of 133 | 77% | 76% | Falls Church City (95%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | Tied 49th of 133 | 83% | 81% | Falls Church City (96%) |
| Median household income | $82,124 | 49th of 133 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Loudoun County ($186,288) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 43rd of 133 | 16% | 16% | Williamsburg City (46%) |
Fiber reaches 91.7% of homes in Bedford County, against 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Bedford County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,124 (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 Bedford County Compares to Its Neighbors
Bedford County has 8 neighbors. Among them, Rockbridge County has the most homes with fiber (88.2%) and Pittsylvania County the fewest (49.3%); Bedford County has 91.7%.
Map of Bedford County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Bedford County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford County (this page) | 79,462 | 91.7% | 2,776 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 49/100 |
| Roanoke County | 96,929 | 78.9% | 6,271 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 63/100 |
| Lynchburg City | 79,009 | 76.6% | 7,067 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 65/100 |
| Pittsylvania County | 60,501 | 49.3% | 1,095 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 16/100 |
| Campbell County | 55,696 | 59.8% | 2,363 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 40/100 |
| Franklin County | 54,477 | 53.6% | 1,450 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Botetourt County | 33,596 | 84.4% | 4,049 Mbps | 5 | B- | 57/100 |
| Amherst County | 31,307 | 59.2% | 1,477 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 38/100 |
| Rockbridge County | 22,650 | 88.2% | 1,388 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
Internet in Bedford County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 80.0% of homes in Bedford to 99.7% in Big Island; by ZIP code, from 79.9% in 24556 (Goode) to 99.7% in 24526 (Big Island). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Bedford County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 22,868 | 91.1% | 5,115 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Bedford | 16,353 | 80.0% | 1,348 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Moneta | 7,218 | 93.8% | 1,372 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 38/100 |
| Goodview | 5,568 | 87.5% | 1,262 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Huddleston | 3,356 | 87.8% | 1,070 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Goode | 3,182 | 81.0% | 1,182 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 64/100 |
| Thaxton | 2,496 | 97.4% | 1,161 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 25/100 |
| Montvale | 1,523 | 98.4% | 1,102 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 32/100 |
| Big Island | 1,309 | 99.7% | 2,160 Mbps | 4.2 | B | 23/100 |
| Otter Hill | 1,075 | 87.3% | 2,469 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 51/100 |
| Lowry | 580 | 99.3% | 2,254 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 26/100 |
| Mentow | 500 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Union | 486 | 100.0% | 1,128 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 27/100 |
| Otterville | 484 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 26/100 |
| Reba | 395 | 100.0% | 1,944 Mbps | 5 | B | 16/100 |
| Coleman Falls | 394 | 99.5% | 1,817 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 66/100 |
| Charlemont | 233 | 100.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 2.1 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Coltons Mill | 186 | 100.0% | 1,638 Mbps | 3.3 | B- | 21/100 |
| Waugh | 128 | 94.5% | 1,636 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Sedalia | 91 | 89.0% | 1,446 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 19/100 |
ZIP codes in Bedford County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24551 (Forest) | 25,513 | 88.9% | 4,917 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 74/100 |
| 24523 (Bedford) | 18,970 | 82.8% | 1,364 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 31/100 |
| 24121 (Moneta) | 10,559 | 86.6% | 1,398 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 51/100 |
| 24095 (Goodview) | 4,257 | 86.3% | 1,239 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 45/100 |
| 24104 (Huddleston) | 3,609 | 90.7% | 1,065 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 30/100 |
| 24556 (Goode) | 3,404 | 79.9% | 1,358 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 60/100 |
| 24174 (Thaxton) | 2,406 | 97.3% | 1,149 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 25/100 |
| 24122 (Montvale) | 1,659 | 98.5% | 1,089 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 31/100 |
| 24526 (Big Island) | 1,536 | 99.7% | 2,137 Mbps | 4.2 | B | 25/100 |
| 24536 (Coleman Falls) | 243 | 99.2% | 1,848 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 67/100 |
| 24570 (Lowry) | 23 | 56.5% | 1,200 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bedford 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, Lumos Networks 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 Bedford County
| Shentel | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber | 8,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
| SML Wireless | 1,000 |
| Zitel | 960 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bedford County Internet Providers
Based on 236 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Bedford County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 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 60.6% coverage in Bedford County.
At a national level, based on 4703 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 Bedford County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bedford County, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bedford County Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (2) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SML Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bedford County
Based on data reported by Bedford 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 Bedford County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,257 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 | Bedford County Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (2) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SML Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bedford County?
Of the providers in Bedford County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bedford 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.
AT&T is rated 3.67 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 Bedford County, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bedford County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bedford County Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (2) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SML Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Bedford County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bedford County?
Zitel Fiber in Bedford County, VA
Zitel offers Fiber service to 46.3% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Zitel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 960 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Bedford County, VA
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 29.4% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,926 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 1,817 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bedford County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Bedford County, VA
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 27.1% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Lumos Networks Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Shentel Fiber in Bedford County, VA
Shentel offers Fiber service to 27.0% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Shentel Fiber has speeds up to 2,233 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 10,000, with an average of 2,227 Mbps throughout the county. Shentel Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Bedford County from Shentel in terms of customer satisfaction.
Glo Fiber in Bedford County, VA
Glo Fiber offers Fiber service to 5.8% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Glo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
River Street Fiber in Bedford County, VA
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, River Street Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Bedford County, VA
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 5.4% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,872 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,839 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bedford County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Bedford County, VA
Verizon offers Fiber service to 5.4% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,872 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,839 Mbps throughout the county. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bedford County from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bedford County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bedford County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Bedford 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 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bedford County, VA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.0% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 229 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bedford County, VA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bedford County, VA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county.
SML Wireless Fixed Wireless in Bedford County, VA
SML Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.3% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, SML Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
River Street Fixed Wireless in Bedford County, VA
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.1% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, River Street Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 23 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bedford County?
Shentel Cable in Bedford County, VA
Shentel offers Cable service to 52.0% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Shentel Cable has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Bedford County, VA
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 37.0% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,493 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 141 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Bedford County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bedford County?
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
Customer Reviews
Jean
Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
ISPReports User
Zitel
October 20, 2026 slow
Shera J
Shentel DSL
August 28, 2024 Although our Internet speed is satisfactory, our internet provider continues to raise prices without any additional service upgrades. Unfortunately, they are the only service provider in our area Beyond also having to include phone service. We continue the weigh the prices compared to other internet providers to include our mobile phone services to make the change.
A Forest, VA Customer
Shentel Cable
July 30, 2024 ISPReports User
Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bedford 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 Bedford County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. 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 Bedford County is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bedford County, available to 95.6% 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.
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