Best Internet Providers in Cumberland County, VA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cumberland County, VA
Cumberland County has 8 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Cumberland County.
Ranks compare Cumberland County with the 133 Virginia counties.
The Best Internet in Cumberland County, VA at a Glance
Cumberland County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Firefly Fiber Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Kinex Telecom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Cumberland County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cumberland County, VA?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet provider in Cumberland County based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, firefly FIBER BROADBAND had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cumberland County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is an option for 41.23% of the county.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cumberland County?
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 Cumberland County
- firefly FIBER BROADBAND - fiber coverage map
- Kinex Telecom - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Shentel - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Cumberland County Compares to the Rest of Virginia
Cumberland County's report card score is tied 119th of 133 and its connectivity index is tied 118th of 133.
| Measure | Cumberland County | Rank among Virginia counties | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 70.5% | 75th of 133 | 79.0% | 71.5% | Bristol City and Falls Church City and 1 more (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 908 Mbps | 124th of 133 | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Staunton City (7,648 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | 122nd of 133 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Bristol City and Charlottesville City (7.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 57th of 133 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Manassas Park City (3.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 68th of 133 | 18% | 15% | Arlington County (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | 122nd of 133 | 96% | 96% | Fairfax City and Falls Church City and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 81% | Tied 103rd of 133 | 92% | 91% | Falls Church City (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 38% | Tied 128th of 133 | 77% | 76% | Falls Church City (95%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | Tied 92nd of 133 | 83% | 81% | Falls Church City (96%) |
| Median household income | $58,995 | 106th of 133 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Loudoun County ($186,288) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 97th of 133 | 16% | 16% | Williamsburg City (46%) |
Fiber reaches 70.5% of homes in Cumberland County, against 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Cumberland County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,995 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Cumberland County Compares to Its Neighbors
Cumberland County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Fluvanna County has the most homes with fiber (92.8%) and Amelia County the fewest (27.7%); Cumberland County has 70.5%.
Map of Cumberland County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Cumberland County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County (this page) | 9,675 | 70.5% | 908 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 24/100 |
| Powhatan County | 30,333 | 28.9% | 1,331 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 68/100 |
| Fluvanna County | 27,249 | 92.8% | 1,142 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 77/100 |
| Goochland County | 24,727 | 42.6% | 1,288 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 57/100 |
| Prince Edward County | 21,849 | 76.6% | 1,558 Mbps | 6 | B- | 24/100 |
| Buckingham County | 16,824 | 60.7% | 963 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 30/100 |
| Amelia County | 13,265 | 27.7% | 856 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 41/100 |
Internet in Cumberland County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Cumberland County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 2,769 | 64.2% | 723 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 14/100 |
| Cartersville | 1,056 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 28/100 |
| Guinea Mills | 844 | 51.9% | 563 Mbps | 2.6 | D | 19/100 |
| Stoddert | 770 | 36.1% | 463 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 26/100 |
| Sunny Side | 525 | 45.1% | 492 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 20/100 |
| Oak Forest | 477 | 93.5% | 952 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 25/100 |
| Trent Mill | 352 | 44.6% | 674 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 12/100 |
| Hillcrest | 256 | 51.6% | 625 Mbps | 2.5 | D | 12/100 |
| Tabscott | 215 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Lakeside Village | 164 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Tamworth | 78 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 36/100 |
ZIP codes in Cumberland County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23040 (Cumberland) | 4,465 | 63.4% | 704 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 14/100 |
| 23027 (Cartersville) | 1,344 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cumberland County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by firefly FIBER BROADBAND. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, firefly FIBER BROADBAND and Kinex Telecom 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 Cumberland County
| Shentel | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| firefly FIBER BROADBAND | 1,000 |
| Kinex Telecom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Cumberland County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Cumberland County Internet Providers
Based on 139 reviews from Virginia internet customers, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet service provider for Cumberland County residents. firefly FIBER BROADBAND 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 32.5% coverage in Cumberland County.
At a national level, based on 2340 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cumberland County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cumberland County, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cumberland County Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (6) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Kinex Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cumberland County
Based on data reported by Cumberland County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through firefly FIBER BROADBAND and Kinex Telecom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cumberland County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with firefly FIBER BROADBAND. This indicates Firefly Fiber Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cumberland County Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Kinex Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cumberland County?
Of the providers in Cumberland County, customers rate firefly FIBER BROADBAND the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cumberland County 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.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is rated 4.80 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.90 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cumberland County, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cumberland County
| ISP / Tech Type | Cumberland County Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Kinex Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Cumberland County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cumberland County?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Cumberland County, VA
Availability:
41.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers Fiber service to 41.2% of Cumberland County homes. Across the county, firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Kinex Telecom Fiber in Cumberland County, VA
Availability:
36.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kinex Telecom offers Fiber service to 36.4% of Cumberland County homes. Across the county, Kinex Telecom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Cumberland County, VA
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 8.7% of Cumberland County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cumberland County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cumberland County, VA
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of Cumberland County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cumberland County, VA
Availability:
43.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
222 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.8% of Cumberland County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 222 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cumberland County, VA
Availability:
32.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.5% of Cumberland County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cumberland County, VA
Availability:
32.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.5% of Cumberland County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Cumberland County, VA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of Cumberland County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cumberland County?
Shentel Cable in Cumberland County, VA
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Cable service to 16.7% of Cumberland County homes. Across the county, Shentel Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cumberland County?
Brightspeed DSL in Cumberland County, VA
Availability:
35.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 35.9% of Cumberland County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.8 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Cumberland County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cumberland County?
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 Cumberland County is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be firefly FIBER BROADBAND and Kinex Telecom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, firefly FIBER BROADBAND may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cumberland County is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cumberland County, available to 93.8% 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.