Best Internet Providers in Gold Dale, VA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gold Dale, VA
Gold Dale has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Gold Dale.
Ranks compare Gold Dale with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Gold Dale, VA at a Glance
Gold Dale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Verizon
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Fiber
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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AT&T
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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 Gold Dale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gold Dale, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Gold Dale based on 105 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 Gold Dale?
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 Gold Dale
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- FiberLync - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Virginia Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- iWiSP - fixed wireless coverage map
How Gold Dale Compares to Places Its Size
Gold Dale's report card score is in the bottom 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 9%.
| Measure | Gold Dale | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Spotsylvania County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 61.3% | bottom 45% | 79.0% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 616 Mbps | bottom 23% | 1,968 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.6 | bottom 41% | 5.7 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.5 | top 2% | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 18% | 17% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 98% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 4% | 96% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | top 41% | 84% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 5% | 88% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $106,673 | top 9% | $118,025 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 25% | top 2% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 61.3% of homes in Gold Dale, against 79.0% across Spotsylvania County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Gold Dale are larger than the US average (3.5 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $106,673 (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 Gold Dale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gold Dale?
EarthLink Fiber in Gold Dale, VA
Availability:
37.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 37.2% of Gold Dale homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Gold Dale, VA
Availability:
37.2%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 37.2% of Gold Dale homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
FiberLync Fiber in Gold Dale, VA
Availability:
24.2%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
FiberLync offers Fiber service to 24.2% of Gold Dale homes. Across the city, FiberLync Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gold Dale?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gold Dale, VA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Gold Dale homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gold Dale, VA
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.3% of Gold Dale homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gold Dale, VA
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.3% of Gold Dale homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gold Dale, VA
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.3% of Gold Dale homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
iWiSP Fixed Wireless in Gold Dale, VA
Availability:
30.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
iWiSP offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.1% of Gold Dale homes. Across the city, iWiSP Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gold Dale, VA
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Virginia Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.4% of Gold Dale homes. Across the city, Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gold Dale?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Gold Dale, VA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gold Dale?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Gold Dale, VA.
Internet in Gold Dale by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gold Dale
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Gold Dale
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Gold Dale Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gold Dale that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Lake of the Woods has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Todds Tavern the fewest (53.1%); Gold Dale has 61.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Dale (this page) | 269 | 61.3% | 616 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 69/100 |
| Lake of the Woods | 8,081 | 100.0% | 1,852 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Locust Grove | 5,826 | 68.1% | 1,649 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Rhoadesville | 2,236 | 99.1% | 1,075 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 48/100 |
| Todds Tavern | 1,056 | 53.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Tatum | 965 | 67.8% | 1,035 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 32/100 |
| Burr Hill | 961 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Mine Run | 681 | 36.3% | 379 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 64/100 |
| Brockroad | 216 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 80/100 |
| Parker | 190 | 68.4% | 743 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 71/100 |
| Wilderness | 54 | 20.4% | 654 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gold Dale?
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, EarthLink and Verizon 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 Gold Dale
| FiberLync | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Virginia Broadband | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| iWiSP | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Gold Dale Internet Providers
Based on 105 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Gold Dale 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 96.3% coverage in Gold Dale.
At a national level, based on 2228 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 Gold Dale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gold Dale, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gold Dale Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| FiberLync | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| iWiSP | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Virginia Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gold Dale
Based on data reported by Gold Dale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink and Verizon. These internet providers offer speeds up to 980 Mbps in Gold Dale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 952 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 | Gold Dale Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FiberLync | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| iWiSP | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Virginia Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gold Dale?
Of the providers in Gold Dale, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gold Dale 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 Gold Dale, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gold Dale
| ISP / Tech Type | Gold Dale Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FiberLync | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| iWiSP | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Virginia Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
Customer Reviews
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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 Gold Dale?
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 Gold Dale is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and Verizon. 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 Gold Dale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gold Dale, available to 96.3% 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.