Best Internet Providers in Covington, VA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Covington, VA
Covington has 7 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 Covington.
Ranks compare Covington with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Covington, VA at a Glance
Covington Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Lumos Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Shentel
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Covington ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Covington, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Covington based on 131 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 Covington?
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 Covington
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Shentel - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Shentel - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Lumos Networks - dsl coverage map
How Covington Compares to Places Its Size
Covington's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Covington | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Covington City | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.7% | top 31% | 98.1% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,837 Mbps | top 13% | 5,018 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | bottom 29% | 5 | 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% | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 10% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 90% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 28% | 82% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | top 41% | 67% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 59% | bottom 11% | 57% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $50,867 | bottom 11% | $42,839 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 93.7% of homes in Covington, against 98.1% across Covington City and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Covington 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 $50,867 (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 Covington
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Covington?
Lumos Networks Fiber in Covington, VA
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 93.7% of Covington homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Shentel Fiber in Covington, VA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Covington homes. Across the city, Shentel Fiber has speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Covington?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Covington, VA
Availability:
78.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.5% of Covington homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Covington, VA
Availability:
78.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
258 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.4% of Covington homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 258 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 Covington, VA
Availability:
53.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.2% of Covington homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Covington, VA
Availability:
53.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.2% of Covington homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Covington?
Shentel Cable in Covington, VA
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
Shentel offers Cable service to 82.1% of Covington homes. Across the city, Shentel Cable has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Covington?
Lumos Networks DSL in Covington, VA
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers DSL service to 4.7% of Covington homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Covington, VA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.2% of Covington homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Covington by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Covington has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Covington
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Covington
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24426 | 13,747 | 93.6% | 4,802 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 37/100 |
How Covington Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Covington that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Rayon Terrace has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Low Moor the fewest (81.8%); Covington has 93.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington (this page) | 9,979 | 93.7% | 4,837 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 37/100 |
| Callaghan | 698 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 26/100 |
| Carloover | 665 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 47/100 |
| Falling Spring | 538 | 98.5% | 5,000 Mbps | 3.5 | B | 36/100 |
| Low Moor | 529 | 81.8% | 4,310 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 30/100 |
| Clifdale | 473 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 2.1 | B- | 67/100 |
| Rayon Terrace | 435 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 30/100 |
| Rich Patch | 232 | 94.4% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Clearwater Park | 220 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Mallow | 220 | 100.0% | 5,136 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 46/100 |
| Idlewilde | 39 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 2.6 | B | 84/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Covington?
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, Lumos Networks 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 Covington
| Shentel | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Covington Internet Providers
Based on 131 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Covington 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 78.5% coverage in Covington.
At a national level, based on 2464 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 Covington Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Covington, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Covington Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks |  (1) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Covington
Based on data reported by Covington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Covington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,998 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 | Covington Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (1) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Covington?
Of the providers in Covington, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Covington 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. Lumos Networks is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Covington, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Covington
| ISP / Tech Type | Covington Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (1) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Covington?
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 Covington is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. 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 Covington is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Lumos Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Covington, available to 93.7% 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.