Advertiser Disclosure: We may earn commissions when you buy through links on our site. Learn more

2 Best Internet Providers in Criders, VA

Find internet availability by address in Criders, VA

Jump to: Best Internet Provider | Availability Maps | Customer Reviews | Criders ISP Report Card | Business Internet in Criders

Criders ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Criders ISP Report Card F
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 60 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 2
Customer review count Real Criders Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Criders has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Criders.

Criders overview

Criders has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Criders.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Shentel

Shentel logo

Availability:

99.3%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(35)

View Plans

Price: Starting at $65.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Criders.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Criders residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

DSL

99.3%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 3.8 of 5 stars

(4)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

93.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

View Plans

1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Criders.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Criders residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

93.7%

63 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

Above are the top 4 providers in Criders, VA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.


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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Criders residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

View Plans

1-866-252-1910 Price: {{isp_price_range}}


DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

View Plans

1-844-294-9501 Price: {{isp_price_range}}


Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

View Plans

1-833-875-1370 Price: {{isp_price_range}}


HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

View Plans

1-833-684-9249 Price: {{isp_price_range}}


Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

View Plans

Price: {{isp_price_range}}

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 Criders ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Criders, VA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Criders based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Criders, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.65% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Criders, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Criders


T-Mobile Home Internet4.504.04
Shentel3.403.43
Viasat2.001.77
HughesNetN/A2.29
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Criders Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeCriders OverallVirginia OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (6) (284)View Plans
Shentel (0) (25) (33)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans

Based on 32 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Criders residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Shentel wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.40 out of 5 stars and 99.3% coverage in Criders.

At a national level, based on 346 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Shentel is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.43 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Criders?

The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available. Click the drop-down menu to choose
a different provider.

Criders, VA map of internet availability

Internet Availability Key

0%
10%
50%
100%

 

Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Criders?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Shentel. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Viasat 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 Criders

Max Advertised Speed in Criders, VA


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps
Shentel10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Criders


Shentel3.843.91
T-Mobile Home Internet3.673.96
Viasat3.001.38
HughesNetN/A2.25
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeCriders SpeedVirginia SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Shentel (0) (25) (33)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (6) (284)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans

Based on data reported by Criders ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Viasat. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Criders. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Shentel. This indicates Shentel reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Criders?

Virginia customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Shentel is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Criders customers with an average price rating of 2.88 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Criders, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Criders


T-Mobile Home Internet4.004.11
Shentel2.882.96
Viasat2.001.46
HughesNetN/A2.56
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeCriders AffordabilityVirginia AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (6) (284)View Plans
Shentel (0) (25) (33)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans

Criders Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Criders below, including the metrics used and how Criders compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Criders ISP Report Card: F
Metric

(hover for details)
Criders Virginia USA
0.00% 76.30% 67.25%
60 Mbps 1,990 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
1.9 5.6 6.8

 

Criders Digital Connectivity Index: 12 / 100
Metric

(hover for details)
Criders Virginia USA
2.5 2.6 2.7
1% 16% 14%
84% 95% 95%
58% 91% 90%
21% 76% 75%
22% 77% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Criders ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Criders is F, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Criders is high with a score of 12 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Criders have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Criders ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

58% of Criders households have an internet connection despite having 99.32% availability. 21% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 2% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 21% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 22% subscribe to it. A very low number of Criders residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Criders?

Bergton, VA

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 11 / 100
Milam, WV

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
Fulks Run, VA

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
Fort Seybert, WV

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
Genoa, VA

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
Mozer, WV

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
Hepners, VA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
Mathias, WV

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
Orkney Springs, VA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100

How Much Speed does a Criders Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Criders is 2.5, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Criders's average household income is $56,034 which is much lower than the Virginia average of $107,027 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Criders also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 1% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Criders has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Criders households are much more technology-disengaged. 84% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 79% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Criders?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Criders, VA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Criders?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Criders, VA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Criders?

Shentel DSL in Criders, VA

Shentel logo

Availability:

99.3%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Shentel offers DSL service to 99.3% of Criders homes. Across the city, Shentel DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Shentel DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Criders from Shentel in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Criders?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Criders, VA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

93.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

63 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of Criders homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Criders from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Criders?

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 Criders is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Viasat. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Shentel may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Criders is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Shentel, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Criders, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Criders compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Criders stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Criders's F ISP Report Card and 12 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Millville, NY

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
Pintlala, AL

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
Pine Ridge, NC

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
Pine Grove, OR

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
Perkins, MI

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
Penfield, GA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
Pembroke, FL

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
Pearls Corner, NH

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
Parkwood, CA

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia

Sort By

Filter By