Best Internet Providers in Laurel, VA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Laurel, VA
Laurel 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 Laurel.
Ranks compare Laurel with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Laurel, VA at a Glance
Laurel 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 Laurel ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Laurel, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Laurel 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 Laurel?
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 Laurel Compares to Places Its Size
Laurel's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the top 39%.
| Measure | Laurel | 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 | 1,530 Mbps | bottom 21% | 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 | 6.1 | bottom 36% | 6.1 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 41% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 32% | 23% | 18% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 40% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | top 48% | 81% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 41% | 85% | 83% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $80,553 | bottom 43% | $107,219 | $109,990 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 13% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 90.5% of homes in Laurel, against 91.8% across Henrico County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Laurel are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,553 (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 Laurel
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Laurel?
EarthLink Fiber in Laurel, VA
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 90.5% of Laurel homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Laurel, VA
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 90.5% of Laurel homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Laurel?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Laurel, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Laurel homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Laurel, VA
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Laurel 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 Laurel, VA
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Laurel 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 Laurel, VA
Availability:
51.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
252 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.8% of Laurel homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 252 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Laurel?
XFINITY Cable in Laurel, VA
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,588 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 96.1% of Laurel homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,588 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 139 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Laurel?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Laurel, VA.
Internet in Laurel by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Laurel
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Laurel
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Laurel Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Laurel that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Wyndham has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Ashland the fewest (57.9%); Laurel has 90.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel (this page) | 16,265 | 90.5% | 1,530 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 72/100 |
| Richmond metro area | 1,314,434 | 77.3% | 1,802 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 69/100 |
| 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 |
| Lakeside | 22,517 | 90.5% | 1,805 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 58/100 |
| Ashland | 18,455 | 57.9% | 4,357 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Wyndham | 11,150 | 100.0% | 1,270 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 97/100 |
| 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 Laurel?
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 Laurel
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Laurel Internet Providers
Based on 183 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Laurel 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 96.1% coverage in Laurel.
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 Laurel Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Laurel, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Laurel 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 Laurel
Based on data reported by Laurel 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 Laurel. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,588 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 | Laurel 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 Laurel?
Of the providers in Laurel, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Laurel 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 Laurel, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Laurel
| ISP / Tech Type | Laurel 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 Laurel?
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 Laurel 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 Laurel is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Laurel, 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.