Best Internet Providers in Drakes Branch, VA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Drakes Branch, VA
Drakes Branch has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Drakes Branch.
Ranks compare Drakes Branch with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Drakes Branch, VA at a Glance
Drakes Branch Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
River Street
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Shentel
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Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Kinex Telecom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Drakes Branch ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Drakes Branch, VA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Drakes Branch 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 Drakes Branch, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 32.13% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Drakes Branch?
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 Drakes Branch
How Drakes Branch Compares to Places Its Size
Drakes Branch's report card score is in the bottom 30% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 2%.
| Measure | Drakes Branch | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Charlotte County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.0% | top 27% | 90.3% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 986 Mbps | bottom 24% | 1,113 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.7 | bottom 5% | 3 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 8% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 9% | 85% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 77% | bottom 9% | 75% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 18% | bottom 1% | 25% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 15% | 62% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $51,239 | bottom 11% | $63,006 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 96.0% of homes in Drakes Branch, against 90.3% across Charlotte County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Drakes Branch are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,239 (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 Drakes Branch
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Drakes Branch?
River Street Fiber in Drakes Branch, VA
Availability:
90.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 90.8% of Drakes Branch homes. Across the city, River Street Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Kinex Telecom Fiber in Drakes Branch, VA
Availability:
17.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kinex Telecom offers Fiber service to 17.4% of Drakes Branch homes. Across the city, Kinex Telecom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Empower Broadband Fiber in Drakes Branch, VA
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Empower Broadband offers Fiber service to 14.6% of Drakes Branch homes. Across the city, Empower Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Drakes Branch?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Drakes Branch, VA
Availability:
32.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.1% of Drakes Branch homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Drakes Branch, VA
Availability:
21.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
146 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.8% of Drakes Branch homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 146 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Drakes Branch, VA
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.3% of Drakes Branch homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Drakes Branch, VA
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.3% of Drakes Branch homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Drakes Branch?
Shentel Cable in Drakes Branch, VA
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Cable service to 61.2% of Drakes Branch homes. Across the city, 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 Drakes Branch?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Drakes Branch, VA.
Internet in Drakes Branch by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Drakes Branch has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Drakes Branch
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Drakes Branch
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23937 | 1,818 | 88.9% | 944 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 15/100 |
How Drakes Branch Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Drakes Branch that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Charlotte Court House has the most homes with fiber (91.0%) and Keysville the fewest (39.6%); Drakes Branch has 96.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Branch (this page) | 1,388 | 96.0% | 986 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 14/100 |
| Keysville | 2,357 | 39.6% | 839 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 14/100 |
| Charlotte Court House | 2,144 | 91.0% | 1,246 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 20/100 |
| Saxe | 975 | 100.0% | 1,016 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 22/100 |
| Eureka | 628 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 19/100 |
| Wylliesburg | 493 | 94.1% | 946 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 8/100 |
| Randolph | 480 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 17/100 |
| Finneywood | 392 | 87.2% | 963 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 14/100 |
| Ontario | 368 | 77.7% | 850 Mbps | 3 | C- | 10/100 |
| Womacks | 289 | 100.0% | 3,304 Mbps | 3.2 | B | 29/100 |
| Plantersville | 246 | 39.8% | 641 Mbps | 1.6 | D | 13/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Drakes Branch?
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, River Street Networks and Shentel 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 Drakes Branch
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Shentel | 1,000 |
| Kinex Telecom | 1,000 |
| Empower Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Drakes Branch Internet Providers
Based on 131 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Drakes Branch residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.90 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. River Street Networks wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 90.8% coverage in Drakes Branch.
At a national level, based on 2263 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 Drakes Branch Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Drakes Branch, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Drakes Branch Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (1) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Kinex Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Drakes Branch
Based on data reported by Drakes Branch ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through River Street Networks and Shentel. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Drakes Branch. 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 Shentel. This indicates Shentel reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Drakes Branch Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel |  (1) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Kinex Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Drakes Branch?
Of the providers in Drakes Branch, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Drakes Branch 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. River Street Networks is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Drakes Branch, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Drakes Branch
| ISP / Tech Type | Drakes Branch Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (1) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Kinex Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Drakes Branch?
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 Drakes Branch is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be River Street Networks and Shentel. 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 Drakes Branch is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, River Street Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Drakes Branch, available to 90.8% 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.