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Best Internet Providers in Hampden-Sydney, VA

All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Hampden-Sydney has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hampden-Sydney.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber41.7%Prince Edward County 76.6%bottom 30%
Average top speed1,000 MbpsPrince Edward County 1,558 Mbpsbottom 35%
Providers76.3 at a typical addresstop 33%
Homes with internet99%Prince Edward County 82%top 1%
ISP Report CardCscore 43 of 100bottom 35%
Connectivity index74/100Prince Edward County 24/100top 14%

Ranks compare Hampden-Sydney with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Hampden-Sydney, VA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Hampden-Sydney ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestKinex Telecom and ShentelUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedAT&TRated 4.33 out of 5 by its customers, available to 44.31% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Hampden-Sydney Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Shentel

Shentel logo

Availability:

45.0%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(35)

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Price: Starting at $85.00 / mo.

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Customer Rating

Cable

45.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(24)

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

44.3%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(76)

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1-888-787-8580 Price: Starting at $39.99 / mo.

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Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Hampden-Sydney residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

44.3%

17 Mbps

40 Mbps

DSL: 2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Kinex Telecom

Kinex Telecom logo

Availability:

41.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

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Customer Rating

Fiber

41.7%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

44.3%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

44.3%

95 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

45.4%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

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Fixed Wireless

45.4%

94 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

44.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

44.3%

95 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

21.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

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Fixed Wireless

21.5%

63 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Hampden-Sydney residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Hampden-Sydney ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hampden-Sydney, VA?

AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Hampden-Sydney based on 134 Virginia customer reviews, and Verizon 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 Hampden-Sydney?

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.

Hampden-Sydney, VA map of internet availability

How Hampden-Sydney Compares to Places Its Size

Hampden-Sydney's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the top 14%.

Cscore 43 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 35%
74/100Prince Edward County 24/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 14%
Measure Hampden-Sydney Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people Prince Edward County Virginia US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 41.7% bottom 30% 76.6% 79.0% 71.5% 1,056 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,000 Mbps bottom 35% 1,558 Mbps 2,389 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 6.3 top 33% 6 5.7 7.1 McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 1.8 bottom 1% 2.2 2.6 2.7 St. George, GA (6.2)
Workers who work from home 22% top 8% 8% 18% 15% Indian Springs, NV (76%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 100% top 1% 88% 96% 96% Tied with 514 other places at 100%
Homes with internet 99% top 1% 82% 92% 91% 115 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 81% top 16% 50% 77% 76% Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%)
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 94% top 3% 71% 83% 81% 12 places at 100%
Median household income $57,629 bottom 20% $52,479 $109,990 $93,246 16 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 72% top 1% 27% 16% 16% University Park, PA (95%)

Fiber reaches 41.7% of homes in Hampden-Sydney, against 76.6% across Prince Edward County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Hampden-Sydney are smaller than the US average (1.8 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,629 (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 Hampden-Sydney

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hampden-Sydney?

Kinex Telecom Fiber in Hampden-Sydney, VA

Kinex Telecom logo

Availability:

41.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Kinex Telecom offers Fiber service to 41.7% of Hampden-Sydney homes. Across the city, Kinex Telecom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Kinex Telecom Fiber. Kinex Telecom Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Hampden-Sydney from Kinex Telecom in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hampden-Sydney?

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hampden-Sydney, VA

Verizon logo

Availability:

45.4%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

94 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.4% of Hampden-Sydney homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 94 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hampden-Sydney from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hampden-Sydney, VA

EarthLink logo

Availability:

44.3%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

95 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.3% of Hampden-Sydney homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 95 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 19 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hampden-Sydney from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hampden-Sydney, VA

AT&T logo

Availability:

44.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

95 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.3% of Hampden-Sydney homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 95 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 19 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hampden-Sydney from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hampden-Sydney, VA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

21.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

63 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.5% of Hampden-Sydney homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hampden-Sydney from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hampden-Sydney?

Shentel Cable in Hampden-Sydney, VA

Shentel logo

Availability:

45.0%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(24)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Shentel offers Cable service to 45.0% of Hampden-Sydney homes. Across the city, Shentel Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city. Shentel Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hampden-Sydney from Shentel in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hampden-Sydney?

Brightspeed DSL in Hampden-Sydney, VA

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

44.3%

Customer Rating:

2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Avg. Download Speed

17 Mbps

Brightspeed offers DSL service to 44.3% of Hampden-Sydney homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.5 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hampden-Sydney from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Hampden-Sydney by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Hampden-Sydney has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Hampden-Sydney

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Hampden-Sydney

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
2394356 0.0%1,000 Mbps4D75/100

How Hampden-Sydney Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Hampden-Sydney that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Prospect has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Green Bay the fewest (47.3%); Hampden-Sydney has 41.7%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Hampden-Sydney (this page)1,336 41.7%1,000 Mbps6.3C74/100
Farmville12,899 73.5%2,200 Mbps6.6B29/100
Rice2,238 93.2%1,008 Mbps5.3B-20/100
Pamplin1,971 77.9%971 Mbps4.3C-25/100
Prospect1,810 99.7%1,000 Mbps5.8B31/100
Meherrin1,735 61.7%689 Mbps4.6C-20/100
Green Bay1,200 47.3%577 Mbps4.4D+20/100
Stoddert770 36.1%463 Mbps3.2D26/100
Worsham739 100.0%1,000 Mbps6.4B18/100
Tuggle457 100.0%1,000 Mbps6.3B33/100
Darlington Heights260 73.8%867 Mbps2D+17/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hampden-Sydney?

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, Kinex Telecom and Shentel 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 Hampden-Sydney

Max Advertised Speed in Hampden-Sydney, VA
Shentel1,000
Kinex Telecom1,000
Verizon300
Viasat100
AT&T100
EarthLink100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Brightspeed40
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Hampden-Sydney Internet Providers

Based on 134 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Hampden-Sydney residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.72 out of 5 stars and 45.4% coverage in Hampden-Sydney.

At a national level, based on 2335 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hampden-Sydney Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeHampden-Sydney OverallVirginia OverallNational OverallFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (6)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (10)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (85)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ShentelNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (27)3.5 of 5 stars (35)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (6)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Kinex TelecomNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hampden-Sydney

Based on data reported by Hampden-Sydney ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Kinex Telecom and Shentel. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hampden-Sydney. 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.

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 TypeHampden-Sydney SpeedVirginia SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (6)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (85)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
ShentelNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (27)4 of 5 stars (35)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (10)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (6)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Kinex TelecomNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hampden-Sydney?

Of the providers in Hampden-Sydney, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hampden-Sydney 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.

AT&T is rated 3.67 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Hampden-Sydney

ISP / Tech TypeHampden-Sydney AffordabilityVirginia AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (10)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (6)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (6)3.5 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (85)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
ShentelNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (27)3 of 5 stars (35)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Kinex TelecomNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

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Zitel Fiber

1 of 5 stars October 22, 2026

Slow

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Zitel

1 of 5 stars October 20, 2026

slow

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 20, 2026

Fast

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Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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FiberLync Fiber

5 of 5 stars September 22, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Brightspeed

4 of 5 stars August 24, 2026

Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hampden-Sydney?

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 Hampden-Sydney is AT&T.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Kinex Telecom and Shentel. 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 Hampden-Sydney is AT&T.
  • Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hampden-Sydney, available to 45.4% 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.