2 Best Internet Providers in Criders, VA
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| Criders ISP Report Card | F | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 60 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 2 | |
| 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Criders Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Criders Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| 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?
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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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Shentel | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Criders
| ISP / Tech Type | Criders Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Criders Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For 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.
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Criders | Virginia | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Criders that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 0.00% | 76.30% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 60 Mbps | 1,990 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Criders. | 1.9 | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 1% | 16% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 84% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 58% | 91% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 21% | 76% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 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?
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 11 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- 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 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
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Criders?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Criders, VA
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.
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.
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
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