Best Internet Providers in Charlottesville, VA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Charlottesville.
Ranks compare Charlottesville with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Charlottesville, VA at a Glance
Charlottesville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
ting
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Lumos Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Charlottesville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Charlottesville, VA?
ting is the highest-rated internet provider in Charlottesville based on 198 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?
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
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- ting - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- firefly FIBER BROADBAND - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lumos Networks - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lingo Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Charlottesville Compares to Places Its Size
Charlottesville's report card score is tied 249th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 214th of 305.
| Measure | Charlottesville | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Charlottesville City | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 68.7% | 204th of 305 | 89.5% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,896 Mbps | 288th of 305 | 1,889 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | Tied 196th of 305 | 7.5 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 293rd of 305 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | Tied 53rd of 305 | 21% | 18% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 131st of 305 | 98% | 96% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 240th of 305 | 89% | 92% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | Tied 208th of 305 | 77% | 77% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | Tied 111th of 305 | 86% | 83% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $98,763 | 118th of 305 | $82,478 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 24% | Tied 21st of 305 | 28% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 68.7% of homes in Charlottesville, against 89.5% across Charlottesville City and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Charlottesville are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,763 (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 Charlottesville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Charlottesville?
ting Fiber in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
51.9%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ting offers Fiber service to 51.9% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, ting Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
46.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,779 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 46.7% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,779 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 from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(298)
Avg. Download Speed
1,582 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,582 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 770 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Charlottesville from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Charlottesville?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
85.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.9% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 260 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
79.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.8% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
79.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.8% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.2% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Lingo Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Charlottesville?
XFINITY Cable in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(2074)
Avg. Download Speed
1,690 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 89.8% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,690 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 167 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Charlottesville from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Charlottesville?
Brightspeed DSL in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 91.4% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Charlottesville from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks DSL in Charlottesville, VA
Availability:
23.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers DSL service to 23.6% of Charlottesville homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Charlottesville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 80.6% of homes in Venable to 100.0% in Fry Springs; by ZIP code, from 57.9% in 22901 to 84.8% in 22902. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Charlottesville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venable | 7,367 | 80.6% | 1,907 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 50/100 |
| Belmont-Charlottesville | 5,257 | 99.7% | 1,999 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 66/100 |
| Jefferson Park | 4,417 | 81.2% | 1,747 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 47/100 |
| Fry Springs | 3,334 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 51/100 |
ZIP codes in Charlottesville
How Charlottesville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Charlottesville that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, North Garden has the most homes with fiber (99.4%) and Earlysville the fewest (46.2%); Charlottesville has 68.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville (this page) | 114,515 | 68.7% | 1,896 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 65/100 |
| Hollymead | 8,601 | 74.9% | 1,811 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 81/100 |
| Earlysville | 5,212 | 46.2% | 1,298 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 78/100 |
| Keswick | 4,909 | 93.0% | 1,448 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 77/100 |
| North Garden | 1,966 | 99.4% | 995 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 58/100 |
| Free Union | 1,052 | 83.8% | 889 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 64/100 |
| Woodridge | 751 | 43.1% | 1,101 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 69/100 |
| Batesville | 680 | 84.1% | 871 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 62/100 |
| Ivy | 510 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 58/100 |
| Burnley | 483 | 55.3% | 805 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 59/100 |
| Yancey Mills | 30 | 100.0% | 956 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Charlottesville?
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
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| ting | 1,000 |
| firefly FIBER BROADBAND | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Lingo Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Charlottesville Internet Providers
Based on 198 reviews from Virginia internet customers, ting is the best internet service provider for Charlottesville 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 79.8% coverage in Charlottesville.
At a national level, based on 4718 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Charlottesville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Charlottesville, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Charlottesville Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (1) | (1) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (82) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Charlottesville
Based on data reported by Charlottesville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Charlottesville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,691 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 Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ting | (1) | (1) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (82) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Charlottesville?
Of the providers in Charlottesville, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Charlottesville 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, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Charlottesville
| ISP / Tech Type | Charlottesville Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (1) | (1) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (82) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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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Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber
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XFINITY Cable
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Charlottesville?
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 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 is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Charlottesville, available to 93.1% 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.