Best Internet Providers in Charlottesville City, VA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Charlottesville City, VA
Charlottesville City has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Charlottesville City.
Ranks compare Charlottesville City with the 133 Virginia counties.
The Best Internet in Charlottesville City, VA at a Glance
Charlottesville City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
ting
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Fiber
EarthLink
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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 Charlottesville City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Charlottesville City, VA?
ting is the highest-rated internet provider in Charlottesville City based on 190 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Charlottesville City?
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 Charlottesville City
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- ting - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Charlottesville City Compares to the Rest of Virginia
Charlottesville City's report card score is tied 13th of 133 and its connectivity index is tied 39th of 133.
| Measure | Charlottesville City | Rank among Virginia counties | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 89.5% | 41st of 133 | 79.0% | 71.5% | Bristol City and Falls Church City and 1 more (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,889 Mbps | 51st of 133 | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Staunton City (7,648 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | Tied 1st of 133 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Tied with Bristol City |
| 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 | 21% | Tied 13th of 133 | 18% | 15% | Arlington County (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 6th of 133 | 96% | 96% | Fairfax City and Falls Church City and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 48th of 133 | 92% | 91% | Falls Church City (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 24th of 133 | 77% | 76% | Falls Church City (95%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | Tied 18th of 133 | 83% | 81% | Falls Church City (96%) |
| Median household income | $82,478 | 48th of 133 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Loudoun County ($186,288) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 28% | 7th of 133 | 16% | 16% | Williamsburg City (46%) |
Fiber reaches 89.5% of homes in Charlottesville City, against 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Charlottesville City are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,478 (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 Charlottesville City Compares to Its Neighbors
Charlottesville City has 1 neighbor.
Map of Charlottesville City and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Charlottesville City and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville City (this page) | 46,553 | 89.5% | 1,889 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 62/100 |
| Albemarle County | 112,395 | 61.4% | 1,854 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 70/100 |
Internet in Charlottesville City by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Charlottesville City
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | 114,515 | 68.7% | 1,896 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 65/100 |
ZIP codes in Charlottesville City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Charlottesville City?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by ting. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Charlottesville City
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| ting | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Charlottesville City. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Charlottesville City Internet Providers
Based on 190 reviews from Virginia internet customers, ting is the best internet service provider for Charlottesville City residents. ting was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 93.2% coverage in Charlottesville City.
At a national level, based on 4693 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 Charlottesville City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Charlottesville City, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Charlottesville City Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ting |  (1) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Charlottesville City
Based on data reported by Charlottesville City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Charlottesville City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,664 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 ting. This indicates ting reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Charlottesville City Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ting | (1) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Charlottesville City?
Of the providers in Charlottesville City, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Charlottesville City 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. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Charlottesville City, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Charlottesville City
| ISP / Tech Type | Charlottesville City Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ting | (1) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Charlottesville City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Charlottesville City?
ting Fiber in Charlottesville City, VA
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ting offers Fiber service to 86.3% of Charlottesville City homes. Across the county, ting Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Charlottesville City, VA
Availability:
73.3%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,999 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 73.3% of Charlottesville City homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,999 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Charlottesville City from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Charlottesville City, VA
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Charlottesville City homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Charlottesville City?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Charlottesville City, VA
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
277 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Charlottesville City homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 277 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 19 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Charlottesville City, VA
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Charlottesville City homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Charlottesville City, VA
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Charlottesville City homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Charlottesville City, VA
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Charlottesville City homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Charlottesville City, VA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.4% of Charlottesville City homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Charlottesville City?
XFINITY Cable in Charlottesville City, VA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,664 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.6% of Charlottesville City homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,664 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 250, with an average of 160 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Charlottesville City from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Charlottesville City?
Brightspeed DSL in Charlottesville City, VA
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 94.9% of Charlottesville City homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 26 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 2.6 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Charlottesville City from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
Customer Reviews
Anthony L.
ting Fiber
December 01, 2025 I really love having Ting wifi. I didn't have it for a month, just Verizon, and it made me realize how much I can't go back. The fiber wifi gives it great speed, even for dense video games like Baldurs Gate 3, and it's also really helpful as I work a hybrid schedule for my job. The customer service agents are kind and the language they use don't try to purposely confuse you.
Tina O.
XFINITY Cable
May 01, 2025 Xfinity internet is generally reliable, however, outages do occur at least once every month or two. When setting up the service, Xfinity sends you a packet in the mail with instructions detailing how to set things up. This can be frustrating for those who are less capable with technology. At the end of the day, there are neighborhoods in town where it is the only option, so it isn't like you can shop around looking for something better.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Charlottesville City?
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 Charlottesville City is ting.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, ting may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Charlottesville City is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Charlottesville City, available to 97.6% 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.