Best Internet Providers in Lafayette, VA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lafayette, VA
Lafayette has 8 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 Lafayette.
Ranks compare Lafayette with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lafayette, VA at a Glance
Lafayette Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
GigaBeam Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Lafayette ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lafayette, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Lafayette based on 225 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 Lafayette?
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 Lafayette
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- GigaBeam Networks - fiber coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- All Points Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lafayette Compares to Places Its Size
Lafayette's report card score is in the top 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | Lafayette | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Montgomery County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 60.6% | bottom 45% | 30.3% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,354 Mbps | top 30% | 2,438 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | top 30% | 6.1 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 14% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 19% | 77% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 84% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $62,632 | bottom 36% | $79,405 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 36% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 60.6% of homes in Lafayette, against 30.3% across Montgomery County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Lafayette are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,632 (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 Lafayette
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lafayette?
GigaBeam Networks Fiber in Lafayette, VA
Availability:
43.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
GigaBeam Networks offers Fiber service to 43.3% of Lafayette homes. Across the city, GigaBeam Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Lafayette, VA
Availability:
17.4%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 17.4% of Lafayette homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Lafayette, VA
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 10.1% of Lafayette homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lafayette?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lafayette, VA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Lafayette homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lafayette, VA
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
All Points Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of Lafayette homes. Across the city, All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lafayette, VA
Availability:
77.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.0% of Lafayette 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 Lafayette, VA
Availability:
77.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.0% of Lafayette homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lafayette, VA
Availability:
39.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
285 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.4% of Lafayette homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 285 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lafayette?
XFINITY Cable in Lafayette, VA
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 78.9% of Lafayette homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lafayette?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Lafayette, VA.
Internet in Lafayette by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lafayette
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Lafayette
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Lafayette Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lafayette that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Shawsville has the most homes with fiber (88.1%) and Wabun the fewest (10.4%); Lafayette has 60.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette (this page) | 587 | 60.6% | 1,354 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 48/100 |
| Salem | 37,548 | 72.2% | 6,304 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 60/100 |
| Elliston | 2,586 | 71.5% | 1,639 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 56/100 |
| Shawsville | 2,239 | 88.1% | 1,884 Mbps | 5 | B- | 31/100 |
| McDonalds Mill | 1,690 | 61.3% | 1,020 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 57/100 |
| Wabun | 1,329 | 10.4% | 1,838 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Bent Mountain | 986 | 59.2% | 1,794 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 66/100 |
| Catawba | 784 | 70.8% | 990 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 55/100 |
| Mason Cove | 647 | 96.0% | 1,868 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 41/100 |
| Glenvar | 401 | 0.0% | 1,356 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 58/100 |
| Ironto | 371 | 0.0% | 915 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lafayette?
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, GigaBeam 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 Lafayette
| GigaBeam Networks | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| Cox Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| All Points Broadband | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Lafayette Internet Providers
Based on 225 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Lafayette 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 94.7% coverage in Lafayette.
At a national level, based on 5057 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 Lafayette Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lafayette, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lafayette Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GigaBeam Networks | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lafayette
Based on data reported by Lafayette ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through GigaBeam Networks. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Lafayette. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Lafayette Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | 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 | ||
| GigaBeam Networks | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lafayette?
Of the providers in Lafayette, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lafayette 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 Lafayette, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lafayette
| ISP / Tech Type | Lafayette Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| GigaBeam Networks | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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
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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 Lafayette?
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 Lafayette is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be GigaBeam 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 Lafayette is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lafayette, available to 94.7% 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.