Best Internet Providers in Emporia, VA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Emporia, VA
Emporia has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Emporia.
Ranks compare Emporia with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Emporia, VA at a Glance
Emporia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Empower Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Emporia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Emporia, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Emporia based on 191 Virginia customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Emporia?
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 Emporia
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Empower Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ruralband - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Emporia Compares to Places Its Size
Emporia's report card score is in the bottom 14% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 20%.
| Measure | Emporia | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Emporia City | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 60.0% | bottom 32% | 34.9% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,573 Mbps | bottom 22% | 1,474 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.6 | bottom 8% | 4.9 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 41% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | bottom 45% | 13% | 18% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 17% | 91% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 20% | 87% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | bottom 14% | 70% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | bottom 4% | 57% | 83% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $64,325 | bottom 20% | $71,502 | $109,990 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 14% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 60.0% of homes in Emporia, against 34.9% across Emporia City and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Emporia are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,325 (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 Emporia
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Emporia?
Empower Broadband Fiber in Emporia, VA
Availability:
43.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Empower Broadband offers Fiber service to 43.4% of Emporia homes. Across the city, Empower Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Emporia, VA
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 25.9% of Emporia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Emporia, VA
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 25.9% of Emporia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Emporia, VA
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Emporia homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ruralband Fiber in Emporia, VA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ruralband offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Emporia homes. Across the city, Ruralband 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 Emporia?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Emporia, VA
Availability:
72.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
234 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.8% of Emporia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 234 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Emporia, VA
Availability:
68.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.7% of Emporia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Emporia, VA
Availability:
68.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.7% of Emporia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Emporia, VA
Availability:
62.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.4% of Emporia homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Emporia?
XFINITY Cable in Emporia, VA
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,375 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 80.6% of Emporia homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,375 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 82 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Emporia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Emporia, VA.
Internet in Emporia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Emporia has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Emporia
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Emporia
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23847 | 12,841 | 64.7% | 1,522 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 42/100 |
How Emporia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Emporia that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Washington Park has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Jarratt the fewest (15.4%); Emporia has 60.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia (this page) | 10,311 | 60.0% | 1,573 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 47/100 |
| Jarratt | 5,321 | 15.4% | 626 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 44/100 |
| Skippers | 584 | 97.1% | 1,029 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Brink | 412 | 98.8% | 988 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 31/100 |
| Purdy | 328 | 96.0% | 2,210 Mbps | 5 | B | 70/100 |
| Bufford Crossroads | 287 | 86.8% | 889 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 23/100 |
| Westover Hills | 282 | 93.6% | 2,059 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 30/100 |
| Pleasant Shade | 251 | 72.9% | 796 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 12/100 |
| Claresville | 216 | 97.2% | 975 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 13/100 |
| Dahlia | 211 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 9/100 |
| Washington Park | 132 | 100.0% | 1,867 Mbps | 4.2 | B | 22/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Emporia?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Emporia
| Verizon | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Empower Broadband | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Ruralband | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Emporia Internet Providers
Based on 191 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Emporia residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 62.4% coverage in Emporia.
At a national level, based on 6555 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 Emporia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Emporia, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Emporia 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 | ||
| Ruralband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Emporia
Based on data reported by Emporia ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Emporia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,375 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Emporia Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Ruralband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Emporia?
Of the providers in Emporia, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Emporia 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Emporia, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Emporia
| ISP / Tech Type | Emporia Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Ruralband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Emporia?
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 Emporia is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Emporia is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Emporia, available to 84.6% 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.