Best Internet Providers in Goochland County, VA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Goochland County, VA
Goochland County has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Goochland County.
Ranks compare Goochland County with the 133 Virginia counties.
The Best Internet in Goochland County, VA at a Glance
Goochland County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Fiber
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Firefly Fiber Broadband
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Fiber
EarthLink
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Fiber
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Verizon
Connection
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Fiber
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Goochland County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Goochland County, VA?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet provider in Goochland County 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 Goochland County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is an option for 31.90% of the county.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Goochland County?
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 Goochland County
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- firefly FIBER BROADBAND - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Goochland County Compares to the Rest of Virginia
Goochland County's report card score is tied 105th of 133 and its connectivity index is tied 47th of 133.
| Measure | Goochland County | Rank among Virginia counties | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 42.6% | 105th of 133 | 79.0% | 71.5% | Bristol City and Falls Church City and 1 more (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,288 Mbps | 86th of 133 | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Staunton City (7,648 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.1 | Tied 106th of 133 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Bristol City and Charlottesville City (7.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 41st of 133 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Manassas Park City (3.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | Tied 20th of 133 | 18% | 15% | Arlington County (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 6th of 133 | 96% | 96% | Fairfax City and Falls Church City and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 18th of 133 | 92% | 91% | Falls Church City (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | Tied 84th of 133 | 77% | 76% | Falls Church City (95%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | Tied 11th of 133 | 83% | 81% | Falls Church City (96%) |
| Median household income | $121,707 | 14th of 133 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Loudoun County ($186,288) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 97th of 133 | 16% | 16% | Williamsburg City (46%) |
Fiber reaches 42.6% of homes in Goochland County, against 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Goochland County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $121,707 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Goochland County Compares to Its Neighbors
Goochland County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Fluvanna County has the most homes with fiber (92.8%) and Powhatan County the fewest (28.9%); Goochland County has 42.6%.
Map of Goochland County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Goochland County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goochland County (this page) | 24,727 | 42.6% | 1,288 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 57/100 |
| Chesterfield County | 364,548 | 88.6% | 1,538 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 86/100 |
| Henrico County | 334,389 | 91.8% | 1,517 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 74/100 |
| Hanover County | 109,979 | 84.0% | 4,979 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 69/100 |
| Louisa County | 37,596 | 88.8% | 1,131 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Powhatan County | 30,333 | 28.9% | 1,331 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 68/100 |
| Fluvanna County | 27,249 | 92.8% | 1,142 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 77/100 |
| Cumberland County | 9,675 | 70.5% | 908 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 24/100 |
Internet in Goochland County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 16.2% of homes in Manakin-Sabot to 94.3% in Columbia; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 23039 (Crozier) to 95.9% in 23038 (Columbia). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Goochland County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manakin-Sabot | 5,641 | 16.2% | 1,474 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 69/100 |
| Goochland | 3,111 | 56.2% | 1,231 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 44/100 |
| Maidens | 2,571 | 38.7% | 1,525 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 61/100 |
| Sandy Hook | 1,943 | 43.7% | 1,125 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 55/100 |
| Gum Spring | 1,690 | 82.2% | 1,050 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 47/100 |
| Columbia | 1,259 | 94.3% | 949 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 33/100 |
| Hadensville | 832 | 100.0% | 1,034 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 38/100 |
| Beaumont | 726 | 4.1% | 1,958 Mbps | 5 | C- | 53/100 |
| Oilville | 710 | 16.1% | 1,766 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 55/100 |
| Georges Tavern | 641 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 43/100 |
| Pemberton | 391 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Irwin | 373 | 11.8% | 1,175 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 67/100 |
| Sabot | 29 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 4 | D- | 51/100 |
ZIP codes in Goochland County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23103 (Manakin-Sabot) | 5,620 | 17.1% | 1,473 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 69/100 |
| 23063 (Goochland) | 5,535 | 55.6% | 1,251 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 46/100 |
| 23102 (Maidens) | 3,201 | 34.7% | 1,417 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 60/100 |
| 23038 (Columbia) | 1,959 | 95.9% | 963 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 36/100 |
| 23065 (Gum Spring) | 1,624 | 83.2% | 1,038 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 47/100 |
| 23153 (Sandy Hook) | 1,595 | 45.1% | 1,145 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 52/100 |
| 23039 (Crozier) | 1,149 | 0.0% | 863 Mbps | 4 | D- | 61/100 |
| 23129 (Oilville) | 335 | 0.6% | 1,995 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Goochland County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by firefly FIBER BROADBAND. 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 Goochland County
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| firefly FIBER BROADBAND | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Goochland County Internet Providers
Based on 194 reviews from Virginia internet customers, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet service provider for Goochland County residents. firefly FIBER BROADBAND was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 67.6% coverage in Goochland County.
At a national level, based on 4684 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 Goochland County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Goochland County, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Goochland County Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Goochland County
Based on data reported by Goochland County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Goochland County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,468 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 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 | Goochland County Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Goochland County?
Of the providers in Goochland County, customers rate firefly FIBER BROADBAND the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Goochland County 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 Goochland County, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Goochland County
| ISP / Tech Type | Goochland County Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Goochland County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Goochland County?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Goochland County, VA
Availability:
31.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers Fiber service to 31.9% of Goochland County homes. Across the county, firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Goochland County, VA
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Goochland County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Goochland County, VA
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Goochland County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Goochland County, VA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Goochland County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Goochland County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Goochland County, VA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Goochland County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Goochland County, VA
Availability:
68.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.5% of Goochland County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 244 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Goochland County, VA
Availability:
67.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.6% of Goochland County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Goochland County, VA
Availability:
67.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.6% of Goochland County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Goochland County?
XFINITY Cable in Goochland County, VA
Availability:
67.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,476 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 67.6% of Goochland County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,476 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 250, with an average of 109 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Goochland County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Goochland County?
Brightspeed DSL in Goochland County, VA
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 2.7% of Goochland County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Goochland 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 Goochland County is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Goochland County is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Goochland County, available to 87.6% 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.