Best Internet Providers in Criders, VA
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Criders, VA
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.
Ranks compare Criders with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Criders, VA at a Glance
Criders Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Shentel
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 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 96.83% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Criders?
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 Criders
How Criders Compares to Places Its Size
Criders's report card score is in the bottom 5% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 2%.
| Measure | Criders | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Rockingham County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 42.5% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 41 Mbps | bottom 3% | 3,997 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2 | bottom 15% | 4.8 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 1% | bottom 3% | 9% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 17% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 59% | bottom 2% | 87% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 26% | bottom 6% | 63% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 23% | 76% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $54,654 | bottom 22% | $81,282 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Criders, against 42.5% across Rockingham County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Criders are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $54,654 (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 Criders
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 Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Criders?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Criders, VA
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% 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 42 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
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
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Shentel offers DSL service to 97.1% of Criders homes. Across the city, Shentel DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Criders by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Criders has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Criders
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Criders
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22820 | 270 | 0.0% | 42 Mbps | 2 | F | 13/100 |
How Criders Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Criders that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 5 of them in West Virginia. Among them, Mathias, WV has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Genoa the fewest (0.0%); Criders has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criders (this page) | 441 | 0.0% | 41 Mbps | 2 | F | 9/100 |
| Mathias, WV | 1,521 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 20/100 |
| Genoa | 1,052 | 0.0% | 365 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 21/100 |
| Fulks Run | 909 | 0.0% | 218 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 19/100 |
| Bergton | 436 | 0.0% | 291 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 16/100 |
| Hepners | 228 | 84.2% | 1,188 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 49/100 |
| Masonville, WV | 182 | 100.0% | 4,824 Mbps | 3.5 | B | 35/100 |
| Mozer, WV | 147 | 55.1% | 2,119 Mbps | 2.1 | C- | 39/100 |
| Fort Seybert, WV | 145 | 89.7% | 660 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 37/100 |
| Orkney Springs | 139 | 77.0% | 2,767 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Milam, WV | 63 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 55/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Criders?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Shentel. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, T-Mobile Home Internet 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
| Viasat | 100 |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Shentel | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Criders Internet Providers
Based on 37 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 3.90 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Shentel wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.41 out of 5 stars and 97.1% coverage in Criders.
At a national level, based on 377 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 Criders Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Criders, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Criders Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) |  (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Criders
Based on data reported by Criders ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through T-Mobile Home Internet. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Criders. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 42 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 Shentel. This indicates Shentel reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Criders Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Criders?
Of the providers in Criders, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Criders 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. Shentel is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.96 out of 5.
The table below shows 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) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
Customer Reviews
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
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Zitel
October 20, 2026 slow
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Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
ISPReports User
FiberLync Fiber
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Brightspeed
August 24, 2026 Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)
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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 T-Mobile Home Internet. 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, available to 97.1% 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.