Best Internet Providers in Hardware, VA
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hardware, VA
Hardware has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Hardware.
Ranks compare Hardware with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hardware, VA at a Glance
Hardware Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Firefly Fiber Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Hardware ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hardware, VA?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet provider in Hardware 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 Hardware, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is an option for 100.00% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hardware?
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 Hardware Compares to Places Its Size
Hardware's report card score is in the top 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 4%.
| Measure | Hardware | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Fluvanna County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 92.8% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,133 Mbps | top 35% | 1,142 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | bottom 37% | 5.2 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 15% | 16% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 98% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 94% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | top 10% | 79% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 19% | 86% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $98,879 | top 13% | $93,431 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Hardware, against 92.8% across Fluvanna County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Hardware are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,879 (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 Hardware
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hardware?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Hardware, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Hardware homes. Across the city, firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Hardware, VA
Availability:
17.4%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 17.4% of Hardware homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hardware?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hardware, VA
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.3% of Hardware homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Hardware, VA
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.5% of Hardware homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hardware?
XFINITY Cable in Hardware, VA
Availability:
66.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 66.6% of Hardware homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hardware?
Brightspeed DSL in Hardware, VA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 99.5% of Hardware homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 40 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 10, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hardware from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Hardware by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hardware
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hardware
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Hardware Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hardware that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Cunningham has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Scottsville the fewest (82.3%); Hardware has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware (this page) | 966 | 100.0% | 1,133 Mbps | 3.4 | B- | 78/100 |
| Scottsville | 4,981 | 82.3% | 1,036 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 66/100 |
| Cunningham | 1,547 | 100.0% | 1,184 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Fork Union | 856 | 58.3% | 1,164 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 49/100 |
| Arvonia | 669 | 60.2% | 1,080 Mbps | 4 | C- | 43/100 |
| Bremo Bluff | 622 | 37.8% | 1,042 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 53/100 |
| Dixie | 553 | 97.3% | 1,160 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 48/100 |
| Centenary | 516 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 51/100 |
| Hatton | 453 | 92.9% | 940 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 44/100 |
| Warren | 292 | 89.4% | 904 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 30/100 |
| West Bottom | 290 | 41.4% | 508 Mbps | 2.5 | D | 20/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hardware?
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 Hardware
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| firefly FIBER BROADBAND | 1,000 |
| Brightspeed | 940 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hardware Internet Providers
Based on 103 reviews from Virginia internet customers, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet service provider for Hardware residents. firefly FIBER BROADBAND was rated at an average of 5.00 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 54.3% coverage in Hardware.
At a national level, based on 2802 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 Hardware Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hardware, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardware Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hardware
Based on data reported by Hardware 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 Hardware. 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.
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 | Hardware Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hardware?
Of the providers in Hardware, customers rate firefly FIBER BROADBAND the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hardware 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 Hardware, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hardware
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardware Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | 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 Hardware?
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 Hardware 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 Hardware is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and firefly FIBER BROADBAND has the broadest coverage in Hardware, available to 100.0% 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.