Best Internet Providers in Kernstown, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Kernstown, VA
Kernstown has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Kernstown.
Ranks compare Kernstown with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Kernstown, VA at a Glance
Kernstown Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
Glo Fiber
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Fiber
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Kernstown ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kernstown, VA?
Glo Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Kernstown based on 203 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kernstown?
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 Kernstown
How Kernstown Compares to Places Its Size
Kernstown's report card score is in the top 27% and its connectivity index is in the top 33%.
| Measure | Kernstown | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Frederick County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 83.2% | top 44% | 66.2% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,675 Mbps | top 9% | 4,644 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | top 48% | 5.4 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 14% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | top 26% | 69% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 15% | 82% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $88,623 | top 30% | $105,087 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 83.2% of homes in Kernstown, against 66.2% across Frederick County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Kernstown are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,623 (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 Kernstown
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kernstown?
Glo Fiber in Kernstown, VA
Availability:
63.8%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Glo Fiber offers Fiber service to 63.8% of Kernstown homes. Across the city, Glo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Kernstown, VA
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 19.5% of Kernstown homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Kernstown, VA
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 19.5% of Kernstown homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kernstown?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kernstown, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Kernstown homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kernstown, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
296 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Kernstown homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 296 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kernstown, VA
Availability:
80.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.5% of Kernstown homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kernstown, VA
Availability:
80.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.5% of Kernstown 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 Kernstown?
XFINITY Cable in Kernstown, VA
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,875 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.6% of Kernstown homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,875 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 2,000, with an average of 562 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kernstown?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Kernstown, VA.
Internet in Kernstown by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Kernstown
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Kernstown
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Kernstown Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Kernstown that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Stephens City has the most homes with fiber (90.3%) and Boyce the fewest (0.0%); Kernstown has 83.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kernstown (this page) | 1,043 | 83.2% | 5,675 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 58/100 |
| Winchester | 75,191 | 74.0% | 6,007 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 58/100 |
| Stephens City | 21,666 | 90.3% | 6,627 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 79/100 |
| Stephenson | 5,350 | 80.8% | 2,180 Mbps | 6 | B- | 63/100 |
| Middletown | 4,114 | 72.6% | 1,476 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 47/100 |
| White Post | 3,878 | 63.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Boyce | 2,216 | 0.0% | 1,334 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Briggs | 388 | 0.0% | 684 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 35/100 |
| Millwood | 244 | 0.0% | 1,388 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Vaucluse | 185 | 89.2% | 1,496 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 61/100 |
| Ashby | 88 | 0.0% | 413 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kernstown?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Glo Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Kernstown
| Glo Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Kernstown Internet Providers
Based on 203 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Glo Fiber is the best internet service provider for Kernstown residents. Glo Fiber was rated at an average of 4.35 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 80.5% coverage in Kernstown.
At a national level, based on 4636 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 Kernstown Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Kernstown, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kernstown Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Fiber |  (0) |  (20) | (33) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kernstown
Based on data reported by Kernstown ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Glo Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Kernstown. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Glo Fiber. This indicates Glo Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kernstown Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (20) | (33) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kernstown?
Of the providers in Kernstown, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kernstown 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 Kernstown, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kernstown
| ISP / Tech Type | Kernstown Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | 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 |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
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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 Kernstown?
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 Kernstown is Glo Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Glo Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Glo Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kernstown is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Kernstown, 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.