2 Best Internet Providers in Fort Blackmore, VA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fort Blackmore, VA?

Scott County Telephone Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Fort Blackmore based on 9 Virginia customer reviews, and Scott County Telephone Cooperative 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Fort Blackmore, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Fort Blackmore

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fort Blackmore Internet Providers

Based on 9 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Scott County Telephone Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Fort Blackmore residents. Scott County Telephone Cooperative was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 71.2% coverage in Fort Blackmore.

At a national level, based on 316 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Scott County Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.82 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fort Blackmore?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Fort Blackmore, the fastest internet in the city comes from Scott County Telephone Cooperative.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Fort Blackmore

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Scott County Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fort Blackmore

Based on data reported by Fort Blackmore ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Scott County Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fort Blackmore. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Scott County Telephone Cooperative. This indicates SCTC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fort Blackmore?

Virginia customers rate Scott County Telephone Cooperative as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Scott County Telephone Cooperative received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fort Blackmore customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Fort Blackmore, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Fort Blackmore

Fort Blackmore Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Fort Blackmore below, including the metrics used and how Fort Blackmore compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Fort Blackmore ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Fort Blackmore	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fort Blackmore that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	76.30%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,000 Mbps	1,990 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Fort Blackmore.	1.7	5.6	6.8

 

Fort Blackmore Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Fort Blackmore	Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	6%	16%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	80%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	64%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	58%	76%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	58%	77%	76%

Fort Blackmore ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Fort Blackmore is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fort Blackmore is high with a score of 22 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fort Blackmore have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Fort Blackmore ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

64% of Fort Blackmore households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Fort Blackmore residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Fort Blackmore?

How Much Speed does a Fort Blackmore Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fort Blackmore is 2.2, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fort Blackmore's average household income is $38,621 which is much lower than the Virginia average of $107,027 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Fort Blackmore also has 6% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Fort Blackmore has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fort Blackmore households are much more technology-disengaged. 80% of households have some sort of computing device, 58% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 73% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fort Blackmore?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fort Blackmore?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Fort Blackmore, VA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fort Blackmore?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Fort Blackmore, VA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fort Blackmore?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Fort Blackmore?

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 Fort Blackmore is SCTC.
• The fastest internet provider should be Scott County Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Scott County Telephone Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Fort Blackmore is SCTC.
• Viasat, Scott County Telephone Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fort Blackmore, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Fort Blackmore compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Fort Blackmore stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Fort Blackmore's C+ ISP Report Card and 22 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.