Best Internet Providers in Gainesville, VA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gainesville, VA
Gainesville has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Gainesville.
Ranks compare Gainesville with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Gainesville, VA at a Glance
Gainesville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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EarthLink
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Verizon
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Gainesville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gainesville, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Gainesville based on 183 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 Gainesville?
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 Gainesville Compares to Places Its Size
Gainesville's report card score is in the bottom 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 1%.
| Measure | Gainesville | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Prince William County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 89.5% | top 40% | 95.4% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,354 Mbps | bottom 8% | 1,863 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | bottom 32% | 6.1 | 5.7 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 15% | 3.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 28% | top 7% | 20% | 18% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 2% | 98% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 2% | 96% | 92% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 91% | top 3% | 87% | 77% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 95% | top 3% | 91% | 83% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $173,690 | top 5% | $145,600 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 33% | 18% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 89.5% of homes in Gainesville, against 95.4% across Prince William County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Gainesville are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 28% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $173,690 (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 Gainesville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gainesville?
EarthLink Fiber in Gainesville, VA
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
976 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 89.5% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 976 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 980 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 880, with an average of 877 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Gainesville from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Gainesville, VA
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
976 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 89.5% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 976 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 980 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 880, with an average of 877 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Gainesville from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gainesville?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gainesville, VA
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gainesville, VA
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gainesville, VA
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gainesville, VA
Availability:
76.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
245 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.7% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 245 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gainesville?
XFINITY Cable in Gainesville, VA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,355 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.6% of Gainesville homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,355 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 2,000, with an average of 218 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gainesville?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Gainesville, VA.
Internet in Gainesville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Gainesville has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gainesville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Gainesville
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20155 | 36,863 | 91.8% | 1,327 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 95/100 |
How Gainesville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gainesville that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Haymarket has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and New Baltimore the fewest (6.9%); Gainesville has 89.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville (this page) | 29,466 | 89.5% | 1,354 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 95/100 |
| Linton Hall | 37,677 | 98.6% | 1,430 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Haymarket | 29,132 | 99.7% | 1,259 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 96/100 |
| Sudley | 19,258 | 98.0% | 1,806 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 78/100 |
| Bull Run | 19,216 | 82.9% | 1,762 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 76/100 |
| New Baltimore | 10,613 | 6.9% | 1,853 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 94/100 |
| Catharpin | 4,549 | 99.5% | 1,558 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 98/100 |
| Broad Run | 2,536 | 38.6% | 1,529 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 79/100 |
| Bristow | 1,915 | 96.3% | 1,794 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 86/100 |
| Buckland | 302 | 100.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Greenwich | 244 | 100.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 90/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gainesville?
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 Gainesville
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Gainesville Internet Providers
Based on 183 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Gainesville 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 96.5% coverage in Gainesville.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 Gainesville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gainesville, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gainesville 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 | (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gainesville
Based on data reported by Gainesville 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 Gainesville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,355 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 | Gainesville Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gainesville?
Of the providers in Gainesville, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gainesville 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 Gainesville, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gainesville
| ISP / Tech Type | Gainesville 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 Gainesville?
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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gainesville, available to 99.6% 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.