Best Internet Providers in Hardy, VA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hardy, VA
Hardy has 11 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 Hardy.
Ranks compare Hardy with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hardy, VA at a Glance
Hardy Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Shentel
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Hardy ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hardy, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Hardy based on 263 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 Hardy?
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 Hardy
- Shentel - fiber coverage map
- Shentel - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zitel - fiber coverage map
- SML Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lumos Networks - dsl coverage map
How Hardy Compares to Places Its Size
Hardy's report card score is in the top 40% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Hardy | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Franklin County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 80.6% | top 46% | 53.6% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,814 Mbps | top 41% | 1,450 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | top 41% | 5.8 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 29% | 13% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 90% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 84% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | bottom 26% | 58% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 46% | 72% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $87,928 | top 30% | $73,560 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 80.6% of homes in Hardy, against 53.6% across Franklin County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Hardy are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $87,928 (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 Hardy
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hardy?
Shentel Fiber in Hardy, VA
Availability:
69.2%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Fiber service to 69.2% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Shentel Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 10,000, with an average of 1,870 Mbps throughout the city. Shentel Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hardy from Shentel in terms of customer satisfaction.
Zitel Fiber in Hardy, VA
Availability:
20.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
960 Mbps
Zitel offers Fiber service to 20.0% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Zitel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 960 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Hardy, VA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Cox 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 Hardy?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hardy, VA
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Hardy homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hardy, VA
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
224 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 224 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hardy, VA
Availability:
63.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.4% of Hardy homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hardy, VA
Availability:
63.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.4% of Hardy homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Hardy, VA
Availability:
18.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.8% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
SML Wireless Fixed Wireless in Hardy, VA
Availability:
14.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
SML Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.7% of Hardy homes. Across the city, SML Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hardy?
Shentel Cable in Hardy, VA
Availability:
74.2%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Cable service to 74.2% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Shentel Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Hardy, VA
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 13.1% of Hardy homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hardy?
Brightspeed DSL in Hardy, VA
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 60.0% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hardy from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks DSL in Hardy, VA
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers DSL service to 4.4% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Hardy by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hardy has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hardy
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hardy
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24101 | 6,534 | 80.3% | 1,743 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 42/100 |
How Hardy Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hardy that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Red Valley has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Boones Mill the fewest (46.7%); Hardy has 80.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy (this page) | 5,742 | 80.6% | 1,814 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 39/100 |
| Roanoke | 121,849 | 86.2% | 6,986 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 51/100 |
| Cave Spring | 27,429 | 97.1% | 7,757 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 73/100 |
| Vinton | 18,329 | 93.4% | 5,913 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Moneta | 7,218 | 93.8% | 1,372 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 38/100 |
| Boones Mill | 6,536 | 46.7% | 1,150 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 33/100 |
| Goodview | 5,568 | 87.5% | 1,262 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Wirtz | 4,641 | 86.0% | 1,823 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 40/100 |
| North Shore | 3,229 | 70.0% | 1,312 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 71/100 |
| Red Valley | 1,302 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Union | 486 | 100.0% | 1,128 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hardy?
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, 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 Hardy
| Shentel | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| SML Wireless | 1,000 |
| Cox Communications | 1,000 |
| Zitel | 960 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Lumos Networks | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Hardy Internet Providers
Based on 263 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Hardy 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 98.9% coverage in Hardy.
At a national level, based on 5197 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 Hardy Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hardy, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardy Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | 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 | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SML Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hardy
Based on data reported by Hardy ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Shentel. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Hardy. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,765 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 | Hardy Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | 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 | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SML Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hardy?
Of the providers in Hardy, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hardy 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 Hardy, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hardy
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardy Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | 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 | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SML Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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Brightspeed
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hardy?
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 Hardy is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be 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 Hardy is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hardy, available to 98.9% 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.