9 Best Internet Providers in Frederick County, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Frederick County, VA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Frederick County, VA?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Frederick County, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Frederick County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Frederick County Internet Providers

Based on 161 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Glo Fiber is the best internet service provider for Frederick County residents. Glo Fiber was rated at an average of 4.39 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 74.7% coverage in Frederick County.

At a national level, based on 4247 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Frederick County?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Frederick County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Glo Fiber	5,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	940 Mbps
	EarthLink	940 Mbps
	LiveStream	225 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	All Points Broadband	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Frederick County

Based on data reported by Frederick County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Glo Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Frederick County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Glo Fiber. This indicates Glo Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Frederick County?

Virginia customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher 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 Frederick County customers with an average price rating of 3.80 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Frederick County

Frederick County 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 county 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 Frederick County below, including the metrics used and how Frederick County compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Frederick County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Frederick County	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Frederick County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	64.35%	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.	3,117 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 Frederick County.	5.2	5.6	6.8

 

Frederick County Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Frederick County	Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.7	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.	13%	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.	94%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	67%	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.	67%	77%	76%

Frederick County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Frederick County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Frederick County is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Frederick County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Frederick County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

90% of Frederick County households have an internet connection despite having 99.30% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Frederick County 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 Counties Compare to Frederick County?

How Much Speed does a Frederick County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Frederick County is 2.7, which is larger than the Virginia average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Frederick County's average household income is $100,509 which is higher than the Virginia average of $107,027 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Frederick County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 13% 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 Frederick County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Frederick County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Frederick County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Frederick County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Frederick 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 Frederick County is Glo Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Glo Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Glo Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Frederick County is AT&T.
• HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Frederick County, 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 Frederick County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Frederick County 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 Frederick County's B- ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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