Best Internet Providers in Idlewilde, VA
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Idlewilde, VA
Idlewilde has 4 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 Idlewilde.
Ranks compare Idlewilde with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Idlewilde, VA at a Glance
Idlewilde Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Lumos Networks
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Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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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 Idlewilde ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Idlewilde, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Idlewilde based on 19 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 Idlewilde?
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 Idlewilde
How Idlewilde Compares to Places Its Size
Idlewilde's report card score is in the top 17% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | Idlewilde | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Alleghany County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 92.7% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,000 Mbps | top 6% | 4,776 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.6 | bottom 23% | 4.7 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 4% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 6% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 88% | 96% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 100% | top 1% | 83% | 92% | 91% | Tied with 369 other places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 93% | top 1% | 71% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 5% | 61% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $94,350 | top 16% | $58,682 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 3% | bottom 3% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Idlewilde, against 92.7% across Alleghany County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Idlewilde are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $94,350 (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 Idlewilde
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Idlewilde?
Lumos Networks Fiber in Idlewilde, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Idlewilde homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Idlewilde?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Idlewilde, VA
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Idlewilde 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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Idlewilde, VA
Availability:
38.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.5% of Idlewilde homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Idlewilde, VA
Availability:
38.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.5% of Idlewilde homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Idlewilde?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Idlewilde, VA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Idlewilde?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Idlewilde, VA.
Internet in Idlewilde by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Idlewilde
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Idlewilde
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Idlewilde Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Idlewilde that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Rayon Terrace has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Selma the fewest (67.2%); Idlewilde has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idlewilde (this page) | 39 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 2.6 | B | 84/100 |
| Covington | 9,979 | 93.7% | 4,837 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 37/100 |
| Low Moor | 529 | 81.8% | 4,310 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 30/100 |
| Clifdale | 473 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 2.1 | B- | 67/100 |
| Rayon Terrace | 435 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 30/100 |
| Selma | 357 | 67.2% | 3,755 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 29/100 |
| Jordan Mines | 264 | 96.2% | 5,000 Mbps | 1 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Rich Patch | 232 | 94.4% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Mallow | 220 | 100.0% | 5,136 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 46/100 |
| Clearwater Park | 220 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Oriskany | 30 | 96.7% | 5,034 Mbps | 1.5 | C+ | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Idlewilde?
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, Lumos Networks 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 Idlewilde
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Idlewilde Internet Providers
Based on 19 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Idlewilde 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 82.1% coverage in Idlewilde.
At a national level, based on 1436 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 Idlewilde Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Idlewilde, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Idlewilde 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Idlewilde
Based on data reported by Idlewilde ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Idlewilde. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 Type | Idlewilde Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Idlewilde?
Of the providers in Idlewilde, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Idlewilde 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. Lumos Networks is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Idlewilde, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Idlewilde
| ISP / Tech Type | Idlewilde 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
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October 20, 2026 Fast
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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 Idlewilde?
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 Idlewilde is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. 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 Idlewilde is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Lumos Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Idlewilde, 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.