Best Internet Providers in Brunswick County, VA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Brunswick County, VA
Brunswick County has 8 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 Brunswick County.
Ranks compare Brunswick County with the 133 Virginia counties.
The Best Internet in Brunswick County, VA at a Glance
Brunswick County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Empower Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Brunswick County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Brunswick County, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Brunswick County based on 137 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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick County
- Empower Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Shentel - cable coverage map
- Verizon - 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
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Empower Broadband - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Brunswick County Compares to the Rest of Virginia
Brunswick County's report card score is tied 129th of 133 and its connectivity index is tied 125th of 133.
| Measure | Brunswick County | Rank among Virginia counties | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 30.7% | 115th of 133 | 79.0% | 71.5% | Bristol City and Falls Church City and 1 more (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 653 Mbps | 131st of 133 | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Staunton City (7,648 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | Tied 123rd 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 | 2.2 | Tied 115th of 133 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Manassas Park City (3.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 98th of 133 | 18% | 15% | Arlington County (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | Tied 102nd of 133 | 96% | 96% | Fairfax City and Falls Church City and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 81% | Tied 103rd of 133 | 92% | 91% | Falls Church City (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 42% | 120th of 133 | 77% | 76% | Falls Church City (95%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | Tied 116th of 133 | 83% | 81% | Falls Church City (96%) |
| Median household income | $55,303 | 112th of 133 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Loudoun County ($186,288) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 97th of 133 | 16% | 16% | Williamsburg City (46%) |
Fiber reaches 30.7% of homes in Brunswick County, against 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Brunswick County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,303 (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 Brunswick County Compares to Its Neighbors
Brunswick County has 7 neighbors, 2 of them in North Carolina. Among them, Northampton County, NC has the most homes with fiber (76.2%) and Dinwiddie County the fewest (10.0%); Brunswick County has 30.7%.
Map of Brunswick County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Brunswick County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick County (this page) | 15,849 | 30.7% | 653 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 19/100 |
| Mecklenburg County | 30,319 | 67.8% | 1,191 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 17/100 |
| Dinwiddie County | 27,947 | 10.0% | 1,035 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Warren County, NC | 18,642 | 73.3% | 1,232 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 30/100 |
| Northampton County, NC | 17,471 | 76.2% | 1,615 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Nottoway County | 15,642 | 63.9% | 1,438 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 19/100 |
| Lunenburg County | 11,936 | 68.3% | 1,045 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 13/100 |
| Greensville County | 11,391 | 56.5% | 1,397 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 38/100 |
Internet in Brunswick County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in 23821 (Cochran) to 29.1% in 23920 (Brodnax). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Brunswick County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 5,056 | 13.2% | 836 Mbps | 4 | D | 29/100 |
| Brodnax | 1,641 | 15.7% | 302 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 13/100 |
| Cochran | 845 | 0.0% | 826 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 30/100 |
| Warfield | 793 | 0.0% | 119 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 11/100 |
| Freeman | 770 | 47.1% | 524 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 16/100 |
| White Plains | 733 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Alberta | 703 | 0.0% | 561 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 8/100 |
| Ebony | 608 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Rawlings | 573 | 0.0% | 181 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 19/100 |
| Dolphin | 567 | 13.4% | 266 Mbps | 2.1 | D- | 6/100 |
| Gasburg | 546 | 97.6% | 992 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Valentines | 417 | 97.6% | 977 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 20/100 |
| Danieltown | 344 | 0.0% | 115 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 7/100 |
| Lawrenceville Hills | 333 | 5.7% | 287 Mbps | 3 | D- | 39/100 |
| Edgerton | 299 | 34.5% | 438 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 19/100 |
| Fitzhugh | 295 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 23/100 |
| Meredithville | 276 | 0.0% | 123 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 17/100 |
| Pleasant Shade | 251 | 72.9% | 796 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 12/100 |
| Brunswick | 213 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 19/100 |
| Gholsonville | 141 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Triplet | 88 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 21/100 |
ZIP codes in Brunswick County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23868 (Lawrenceville) | 6,235 | 21.6% | 832 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 27/100 |
| 23920 (Brodnax) | 3,046 | 29.1% | 453 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 13/100 |
| 23821 (Cochran) | 1,817 | 0.0% | 538 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 13/100 |
| 23856 (Freeman) | 955 | 51.0% | 562 Mbps | 2.5 | D | 15/100 |
| 23889 (Warfield) | 597 | 4.2% | 171 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 6/100 |
| 23843 (Dolphin) | 564 | 10.1% | 227 Mbps | 2.1 | D- | 6/100 |
| 23887 (Valentines) | 525 | 96.6% | 981 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 21/100 |
| 23893 (White Plains) | 459 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 19/100 |
| 23876 (Warfield) | 450 | 0.0% | 113 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 34/100 |
| 23857 (Gasburg) | 419 | 98.8% | 989 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 21/100 |
| 23938 (Dundas) | 403 | 0.0% | 153 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 7/100 |
| 23845 (Ebony) | 317 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Brunswick 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, Empower Broadband 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 Brunswick County
| Shentel | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Empower Broadband | 1,000 |
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Brunswick County Internet Providers
Based on 137 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Brunswick County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 75.9% coverage in Brunswick County.
At a national level, based on 2339 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 Brunswick County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Brunswick County, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brunswick County Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Brunswick County
Based on data reported by Brunswick County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Empower Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Brunswick County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Brunswick County Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Brunswick County?
Of the providers in Brunswick County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Brunswick 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.
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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Brunswick County, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Brunswick County
| ISP / Tech Type | Brunswick County Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Brunswick County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Brunswick County?
Empower Broadband Fiber in Brunswick County, VA
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Empower Broadband offers Fiber service to 27.1% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, Empower Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
River Street Fiber in Brunswick County, VA
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, River Street 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 Brunswick County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Brunswick County, VA
Availability:
75.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.9% of Brunswick 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 58 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 Brunswick County, VA
Availability:
50.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.3% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Brunswick County, VA
Availability:
50.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.3% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Brunswick County, VA
Availability:
49.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
201 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.8% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 201 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Brunswick County, VA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Brunswick County?
Shentel Cable in Brunswick County, VA
Availability:
22.7%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Cable service to 22.7% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, Shentel Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Brunswick County?
Brightspeed DSL in Brunswick County, VA
Availability:
13.3%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 13.3% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 40 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 10, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Brunswick County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Empower Broadband DSL in Brunswick County, VA
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
Empower Broadband offers DSL service to 6.0% of Brunswick County homes. Across the county, Empower Broadband DSL has speeds up to 13 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 1.4 Mbps throughout the county.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Brunswick 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 Brunswick County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Empower Broadband. 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 Brunswick County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Brunswick County, available to 75.9% 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.