Best Internet Providers in Carson, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carson, VA
Carson has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Carson.
Ranks compare Carson with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carson, VA at a Glance
Carson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Ruralband
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Fiber
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Carson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carson, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Carson based on 184 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 Carson?
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.
How Carson Compares to Places Its Size
Carson's report card score is in the bottom 21% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 6%.
| Measure | Carson | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Dinwiddie County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 80.3% | top 47% | 10.0% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 998 Mbps | bottom 28% | 1,035 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 8% | 3.8 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 11% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 88% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 42% | bottom 9% | 46% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | bottom 45% | 76% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $91,981 | top 26% | $82,938 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 17% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 80.3% of homes in Carson, against 10.0% across Dinwiddie County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Carson are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $91,981 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Carson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carson?
Ruralband Fiber in Carson, VA
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ruralband offers Fiber service to 80.3% of Carson homes. Across the city, Ruralband 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 Carson?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carson, VA
Availability:
63.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.6% of Carson homes. Across the city, 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carson, VA
Availability:
43.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
180 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.8% of Carson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 180 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carson, VA
Availability:
32.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.2% of Carson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carson, VA
Availability:
32.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.2% of Carson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carson?
XFINITY Cable in Carson, VA
Availability:
17.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 17.0% of Carson homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Carson, VA.
Internet in Carson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carson has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Carson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23830 | 1,608 | 91.5% | 1,047 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 22/100 |
How Carson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carson that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Disputanta has the most homes with fiber (95.5%) and Dewitt the fewest (5.7%); Carson has 80.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson (this page) | 1,702 | 80.3% | 998 Mbps | 3 | C- | 22/100 |
| Petersburg | 60,045 | 9.3% | 1,665 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 58/100 |
| Disputanta | 4,895 | 95.5% | 1,178 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Dewitt | 2,547 | 5.7% | 616 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 30/100 |
| Dinwiddie | 2,204 | 34.9% | 1,085 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 31/100 |
| Stony Creek | 1,596 | 86.1% | 960 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 17/100 |
| Reams | 1,587 | 52.8% | 1,136 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 40/100 |
| New Bohemia | 1,391 | 89.1% | 1,726 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 65/100 |
| West Petersburg | 817 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 57/100 |
| Rowanta | 553 | 99.8% | 1,051 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 18/100 |
| Sussex | 434 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carson?
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, Ruralband 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 Carson
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Ruralband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carson Internet Providers
Based on 184 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Carson 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 63.6% coverage in Carson.
At a national level, based on 4604 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 Carson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carson, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carson 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 | ||
| Ruralband | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carson
Based on data reported by Carson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ruralband. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Carson. 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 | Carson Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Ruralband | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carson?
Of the providers in Carson, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carson 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 Carson, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carson
| ISP / Tech Type | Carson Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Ruralband | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Brightspeed
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Carson?
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 Carson is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ruralband. 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 Carson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Ruralband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carson, available to 80.3% 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.