Best Internet Providers in Lakeside, VA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lakeside, VA
Lakeside has 5 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 Lakeside.
Ranks compare Lakeside with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lakeside, VA at a Glance
Lakeside Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Lakeside ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lakeside, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Lakeside based on 183 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 Lakeside?
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 Lakeside Compares to Places Its Size
Lakeside's report card score is in the bottom 45% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 37%.
| Measure | Lakeside | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Henrico County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.5% | top 38% | 91.8% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,805 Mbps | bottom 30% | 1,517 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | bottom 39% | 6.1 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 5% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | top 14% | 23% | 18% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 44% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | bottom 44% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | bottom 36% | 81% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | bottom 42% | 85% | 83% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $71,727 | bottom 31% | $107,219 | $109,990 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 8% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 90.5% of homes in Lakeside, against 91.8% across Henrico County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Lakeside are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,727 (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 Lakeside
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lakeside?
EarthLink Fiber in Lakeside, VA
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 90.5% of Lakeside homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Lakeside, VA
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 90.5% of Lakeside homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lakeside?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lakeside, VA
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Lakeside homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lakeside, VA
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of Lakeside homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lakeside, VA
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of Lakeside homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lakeside, VA
Availability:
57.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
242 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.6% of Lakeside homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 242 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lakeside?
XFINITY Cable in Lakeside, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,805 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Lakeside homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,805 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 250, with an average of 198 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lakeside?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Lakeside, VA.
Internet in Lakeside by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Lakeside has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lakeside
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Lakeside
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23228 | 36,961 | 90.2% | 1,692 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 63/100 |
How Lakeside Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lakeside that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Poindexters has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Mechanicsville the fewest (89.3%); Lakeside has 90.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside (this page) | 22,517 | 90.5% | 1,805 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 58/100 |
| Richmond metro area | 1,314,434 | 77.3% | 1,802 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 69/100 |
| Mechanicsville | 64,153 | 89.3% | 6,026 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 75/100 |
| Glen Allen | 54,995 | 95.5% | 1,568 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 84/100 |
| Tuckahoe | 49,979 | 94.5% | 1,276 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 79/100 |
| Short Pump | 23,284 | 94.2% | 1,604 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 86/100 |
| East Highland Park | 17,029 | 96.0% | 2,552 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Laurel | 16,265 | 90.5% | 1,530 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 72/100 |
| Innsbrook | 8,650 | 93.9% | 1,607 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 88/100 |
| Chamberlayne | 5,581 | 100.0% | 1,207 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 69/100 |
| Poindexters | 2,380 | 100.0% | 6,791 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lakeside?
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, 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 Lakeside
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 980 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lakeside Internet Providers
Based on 183 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Lakeside residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Lakeside.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 Lakeside Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lakeside, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakeside Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lakeside
Based on data reported by Lakeside ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Lakeside. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,805 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 | Lakeside Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lakeside?
Of the providers in Lakeside, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lakeside 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.
AT&T is rated 3.67 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lakeside, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lakeside
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakeside Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
Customer Reviews
A Laurel, VA Customer
Verizon Fiber
June 20, 2023 A Laurel, VA Customer
XFINITY Cable
February 26, 2023 Jean
Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
ISPReports User
Zitel
October 20, 2026 slow
ISPReports User
Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lakeside?
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 Lakeside is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Lakeside is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lakeside, 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.