Best Internet Providers in Free Union, VA
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Free Union, VA
Free Union has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Free Union.
Ranks compare Free Union with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Free Union, VA at a Glance
Free Union Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Firefly Fiber Broadband
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Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Free Union ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Free Union, VA?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet provider in Free Union based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, firefly FIBER BROADBAND had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Free Union, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is an option for 79.56% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Free Union?
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 Free Union
How Free Union Compares to Places Its Size
Free Union's report card score is in the bottom 18% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Free Union | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Albemarle County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 83.8% | top 43% | 61.4% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 889 Mbps | bottom 15% | 1,854 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.6 | bottom 5% | 6.2 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 24% | top 6% | 22% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | top 21% | 76% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 15% | 88% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $126,187 | top 8% | $114,748 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 19% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 83.8% of homes in Free Union, against 61.4% across Albemarle County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Free Union are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $126,187 (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 Free Union
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Free Union?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Free Union, VA
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers Fiber service to 79.6% of Free Union homes. Across the city, firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Free Union, VA
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Free Union homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Free Union?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Free Union, VA
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% of Free Union 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Free Union?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Free Union, VA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Free Union?
Brightspeed DSL in Free Union, VA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 99.2% of Free Union homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 44 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Free Union from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Free Union by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Free Union has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Free Union
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Free Union
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22940 | 1,087 | 92.8% | 938 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 59/100 |
How Free Union Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Free Union that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Dyke has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Greenwood the fewest (28.6%); Free Union has 83.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Union (this page) | 1,052 | 83.8% | 889 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 64/100 |
| Ruckersville | 10,615 | 37.2% | 1,669 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Crozet | 9,610 | 75.5% | 3,659 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 82/100 |
| Hollymead | 8,601 | 74.9% | 1,811 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 81/100 |
| Stanardsville | 5,921 | 92.8% | 1,431 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 42/100 |
| Earlysville | 5,212 | 46.2% | 1,298 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 78/100 |
| Dyke | 1,511 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Greenwood | 1,412 | 28.6% | 1,761 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 50/100 |
| White Hall | 429 | 100.0% | 1,009 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 36/100 |
| Mountfair | 411 | 36.7% | 402 Mbps | 1.9 | D | 38/100 |
| Shady Grove | 180 | 95.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Free Union?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from firefly FIBER BROADBAND.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Free Union
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| firefly FIBER BROADBAND | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Free Union Internet Providers
Based on 21 reviews from Virginia internet customers, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet service provider for Free Union residents. firefly FIBER BROADBAND was rated at an average of 5.00 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 78.3% coverage in Free Union.
At a national level, based on 423 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Free Union Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Free Union, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Free Union Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband |  (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Free Union
Based on data reported by Free Union ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through firefly FIBER BROADBAND. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Free Union. 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 firefly FIBER BROADBAND. This indicates Firefly Fiber Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Free Union Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Free Union?
Of the providers in Free Union, customers rate firefly FIBER BROADBAND the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Free Union 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.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is rated 4.80 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.90 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Free Union, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Free Union
| ISP / Tech Type | Free Union Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
ISPReports User
Zitel
October 20, 2026 slow
ISPReports User
Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
ISPReports User
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 Free Union?
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 Free Union is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be firefly FIBER BROADBAND. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, firefly FIBER BROADBAND may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Free Union is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Free Union, available to 99.2% 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.