Best Internet Providers in Locust Dale, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Locust Dale, VA
Locust Dale has 6 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 Locust Dale.
Ranks compare Locust Dale with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Locust Dale, VA at a Glance
Locust Dale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Firefly Fiber Broadband
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Fiber
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Virginia Broadband
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Locust Dale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Locust Dale, VA?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet provider in Locust Dale based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, firefly FIBER BROADBAND had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Locust Dale, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is an option for 47.37% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Locust Dale?
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 Locust Dale Compares to Places Its Size
Locust Dale's report card score is in the bottom 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 49%.
| Measure | Locust Dale | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Madison County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 47.4% | bottom 40% | 71.7% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 562 Mbps | bottom 22% | 967 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | top 45% | 4.9 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 12% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 43% | bottom 24% | 37% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 17% | 78% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $100,403 | top 12% | $87,249 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 47.4% of homes in Locust Dale, against 71.7% across Madison County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Locust Dale are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $100,403 (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 Locust Dale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Locust Dale?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Locust Dale, VA
Availability:
47.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers Fiber service to 47.4% of Locust Dale homes. Across the city, firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Locust Dale?
Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless in Locust Dale, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Virginia Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Locust Dale homes. Across the city, Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Locust Dale, VA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Locust Dale 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Locust Dale, VA
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
169 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.9% of Locust Dale homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 169 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Locust Dale, VA
Availability:
55.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.6% of Locust Dale 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 Locust Dale, VA
Availability:
55.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.6% of Locust Dale 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 Locust Dale?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Locust Dale, VA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Locust Dale?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Locust Dale, VA.
Internet in Locust Dale by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Locust Dale has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Locust Dale
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Locust Dale
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22948 | 351 | 74.6% | 753 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 38/100 |
How Locust Dale Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Locust Dale that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Aroda has the most homes with fiber (99.1%) and Reva the fewest (22.8%); Locust Dale has 47.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Dale (this page) | 513 | 47.4% | 562 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Rapidan | 2,069 | 84.0% | 1,191 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 37/100 |
| Reva | 1,883 | 22.8% | 1,248 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 39/100 |
| Brightwood | 1,620 | 34.1% | 1,173 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 39/100 |
| Woodberry Forest | 1,436 | 43.0% | 1,022 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 47/100 |
| Aroda | 1,074 | 99.1% | 1,148 Mbps | 5 | B- | 45/100 |
| Oakpark | 481 | 90.0% | 975 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 43/100 |
| Winston | 307 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 36/100 |
| Radiant | 297 | 100.0% | 1,152 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 43/100 |
| Mitchells | 238 | 96.2% | 2,164 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 30/100 |
| Leon | 32 | 65.6% | 665 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Locust Dale?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from firefly FIBER BROADBAND.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Locust Dale
| firefly FIBER BROADBAND | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Virginia Broadband | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Locust Dale Internet Providers
Based on 106 reviews from Virginia internet customers, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet service provider for Locust Dale residents. firefly FIBER BROADBAND was rated at an average of 5.00 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 55.6% coverage in Locust Dale.
At a national level, based on 2229 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Locust Dale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Locust Dale, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Locust Dale Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Virginia Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Locust Dale
Based on data reported by Locust Dale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through firefly FIBER BROADBAND. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Locust Dale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 firefly FIBER BROADBAND. This indicates Firefly Fiber Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Locust Dale Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Virginia Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Locust Dale?
Of the providers in Locust Dale, customers rate firefly FIBER BROADBAND the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Locust Dale 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.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is rated 4.80 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.90 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Locust Dale, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Locust Dale
| ISP / Tech Type | Locust Dale Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Virginia Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Locust Dale?
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 Locust Dale is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be firefly FIBER BROADBAND. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, firefly FIBER BROADBAND may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Locust Dale is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- Virginia Broadband, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Locust Dale, 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.