Best Internet Providers in Fairfield, VA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fairfield, VA
Fairfield has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fairfield.
Ranks compare Fairfield with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fairfield, VA at a Glance
Fairfield Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
BARConnects
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
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DSL
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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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 Fairfield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fairfield, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Fairfield based on 189 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 Fairfield?
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.
How Fairfield Compares to Places Its Size
Fairfield's report card score is in the top 37% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Fairfield | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Rockbridge County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.3% | top 14% | 88.2% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,017 Mbps | bottom 37% | 1,388 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | bottom 37% | 5.2 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 11% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 91% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 24% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | bottom 50% | 66% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | bottom 26% | 72% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,960 | bottom 37% | $67,077 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.3% of homes in Fairfield, against 88.2% across Rockbridge County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Fairfield are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,960 (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 Fairfield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fairfield?
BARConnects Fiber in Fairfield, VA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
BARConnects offers Fiber service to 99.3% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, BARConnects 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 Fairfield?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, VA
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, VA
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, VA
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, VA
Availability:
39.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
212 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.1% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 212 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 city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fairfield?
XFINITY Cable in Fairfield, VA
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 11.8% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fairfield?
Brightspeed DSL in Fairfield, VA
Availability:
67.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 67.6% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Fairfield by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fairfield has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fairfield
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Fairfield
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24435 | 1,723 | 99.2% | 992 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 39/100 |
How Fairfield Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fairfield that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Buena Vista has the most homes with fiber (94.2%) and Raphine the fewest (56.8%); Fairfield has 99.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield (this page) | 2,137 | 99.3% | 1,017 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 39/100 |
| Buena Vista | 8,004 | 94.2% | 1,918 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 45/100 |
| Raphine | 1,554 | 56.8% | 985 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 22/100 |
| Rockbridge Baths | 802 | 98.8% | 999 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 23/100 |
| Riverside | 709 | 93.9% | 1,800 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 56/100 |
| Vesuvius | 575 | 75.5% | 1,021 Mbps | 2.1 | C- | 47/100 |
| Steeles Tavern | 481 | 33.9% | 629 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 22/100 |
| Brownsburg | 450 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 18/100 |
| East Lexington | 384 | 68.0% | 1,343 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 66/100 |
| Timber Ridge | 338 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 32/100 |
| Montebello | 216 | 61.6% | 734 Mbps | 1.3 | D | 10/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fairfield?
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, BARConnects 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 Fairfield
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| BARConnects | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fairfield Internet Providers
Based on 189 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Fairfield 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 87.7% coverage in Fairfield.
At a national level, based on 4679 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 Fairfield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fairfield, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairfield 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| BARConnects | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fairfield
Based on data reported by Fairfield ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through BARConnects. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fairfield. 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.
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 | Fairfield 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| BARConnects | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fairfield?
Of the providers in Fairfield, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fairfield 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 Fairfield, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fairfield
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairfield Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| BARConnects | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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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
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FiberLync Fiber
September 22, 2026 ISPReports User
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 Fairfield?
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 Fairfield is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be BARConnects. 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 Fairfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and BARConnects has the broadest coverage in Fairfield, available to 99.3% 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.