8 Best Internet Providers in Glenwood, VA

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

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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 Glenwood ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Glenwood, VA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Glenwood based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Glenwood, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, AT&T is an option for 20.43% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Glenwood

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Glenwood Internet Providers

Based on 167 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Glenwood residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 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 100.0% coverage in Glenwood.

At a national level, based on 4218 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, River Street Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.81 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Glenwood?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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 Glenwood

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Zito Media	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	River Street Networks	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Glenwood

Based on data reported by Glenwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Glenwood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Glenwood?

Virginia customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

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

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

Rated Affordability in Glenwood

Glenwood 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 Glenwood below, including the metrics used and how Glenwood compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Glenwood ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Glenwood	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Glenwood that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	995 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 Glenwood.	4.9	5.6	6.8

 

Glenwood Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Glenwood	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.	2.5	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.	2%	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.	98%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	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.	57%	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.	57%	77%	76%

Glenwood ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Glenwood is D+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Glenwood is high with a score of 40 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Glenwood have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Glenwood 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.

86% of Glenwood households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 8% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Glenwood 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 Glenwood?

How Much Speed does a Glenwood Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Glenwood is 2.5, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Glenwood's average household income is $71,614 which is lower than the Virginia average of $107,027 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Glenwood also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 2% 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 Glenwood has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Glenwood households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Glenwood?

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Glenwood?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Glenwood?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Glenwood?

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 Glenwood 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 Glenwood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Glenwood, 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 Glenwood compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Glenwood 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 Glenwood's D+ ISP Report Card and 40 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.