12 Best Internet Providers in Bedford County, VA
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| Bedford County ISP Report Card | B+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,246 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 | |
| Real Bedford County Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Bedford County has 12 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.
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Bedford County has 12 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.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Bedford County, VA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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?
Glo Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Bedford County based on 187 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.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bedford County, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Bedford County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bedford County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Bedford County Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (2) | (75) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (1) | (17) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (3) | (25) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (76) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| SML Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 187 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Glo Fiber is the best internet service provider for Bedford County residents. Glo Fiber was rated at an average of 4.39 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 66.4% coverage in Bedford County.
At a national level, based on 4252 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bedford County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bedford County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Bedford County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Glo Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bedford County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shentel | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Glo Fiber | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 2,048 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 2,048 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| River Street Networks | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Zitel | 960 Mbps | ||
| SML Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bedford County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bedford County Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (2) | (75) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (3) | (25) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (1) | (17) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (76) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| SML Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Bedford County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Glo Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Bedford County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 Glo Fiber. This indicates Glo Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bedford 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 much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bedford County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
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| XFINITY | (2) | (75) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (1) | (17) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (3) | (25) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (76) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| SML Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Bedford 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 Bedford County below, including the metrics used and how Bedford County compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bedford County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 89.21% | 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. | 2,246 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 Bedford County. | 6.2 | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 11% | 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. | 94% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 59% | 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. | 59% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Bedford County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Bedford County is B+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bedford County is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bedford County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Bedford 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.
88% of Bedford County households have an internet connection despite having 99.84% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Bedford 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 Bedford County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
How Much Speed does a Bedford County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bedford County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Bedford County's average household income is $82,969 which is lower than the Virginia average of $107,027 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Bedford County 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, 11% 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 Bedford County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Bedford County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
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
Lumos Networks Fiber in Bedford County, VA
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 33.6% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Lumos Networks Fiber has speeds up to 3,049 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Lumos Networks Fiber. Lumos Networks Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Bedford County from Lumos Networks in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Bedford County, VA
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 28.0% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,260 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 1,000, with an average of 979 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.
Shentel Fiber in Bedford County, VA
Shentel offers Fiber service to 20.7% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Shentel Fiber has speeds up to 2,540 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 35 and as high as 10,000, with an average of 2,339 Mbps throughout the county. Shentel Fiber is rated higher 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 5,000 Mbps
River Street Fiber in Bedford County, VA
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 5.2% 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 3.7% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,751 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,048 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,048, with an average of 1,735 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 3.7% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,751 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,048 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,048, with an average of 1,735 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bedford County?
Shentel Cable in Bedford County, VA
Shentel offers Cable service to 48.5% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Shentel Cable has speeds up to 1,203 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 35, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the county. Shentel Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bedford County from Shentel in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Cable in Bedford County, VA
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 39.4% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,423 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 96 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about 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?
Lumos Networks DSL in Bedford County, VA
Lumos Networks offers DSL service to 9.3% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Lumos Networks DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bedford County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Bedford County, VA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bedford County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bedford County, VA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.4% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bedford County, VA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.4% 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 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bedford County, VA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.5% of Bedford County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 300 Mbps
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 100 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 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 Glo Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Glo Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Glo Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bedford County is US Cellular.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bedford 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 Bedford County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Bedford 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 Bedford County's B+ ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
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January 22, 2026 Xfinity's internet speeds are great! There are rarely any outages. Xfinity has a variety of internet plans to fit every budget. I like that I can use my Wi-Fi away from home as well.
Setup is easy and installers are knowledgeable and professional.
Xfinity meets my families everyday needs providing entertainment and stability for school or work.
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T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
January 10, 2026 I am very satisfied with our internet service. We rarely have outages or downtime.
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Gaby G.
Starlink Satellite
January 03, 2026 I live in a very rural community on acreage with no access to fiber or hard-wired internet. Previously available satellite options (HughesNet, etc) were abysmally slow and entirely non-functional for those of us in remote jobs that rely heavily on video calls. Starlink became available to us about 18 months ago and has been transformative. Although installation was a little bit cumbersome - especially having to install it on the roof, as someone who is afraid of heights, once it was installed it has been incredibly reliable. It is fast enough to not only work remotely in a video-call intensive position, but also to stream on multiple devices simultaneously with no lag or buffering. Earlier options for satellite internet used to be comparable to dial-up, or as we liked to say, like a hamster running on a wheel in the basement to power the internet connection. Starlink is almost more reliable than the internet available at my office in a Fortune-100 company. Throughout the past 18 months, I can recall only one 5-minute period where it was unable to connect to the satellites due to an extreme weather event. We had torrential rain, coupled with hail, which proved just slightly too much for the dish to overcome. Once the bulk of the storm had passed, it came right back online. My only complaint about the entire system is the price. The initial purchase price for the equipment and the monthly cost is a bit pricey, but for the quality of service and having no other options, it has been life changing and I'd do it again any chance I got.
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