7 Best Internet Providers in Long View, KY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Long View, KY for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Long View, KY?

XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Long View based on Kentucky customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Long View, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 97.02% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Long View, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Long View

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Long View Internet Providers

Based on 54 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Long View residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 97.0% coverage in Long View.

At a national level, based on 4229 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Brandenburg Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.78 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Long View?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Long View, the fastest internet in the city comes from XFINITY from Comcast.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Long View

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Brandenburg Telecom	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Windstream	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Long View

Based on data reported by Long View 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 Long View. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Long View?

Kentucky customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.80 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Long View customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Long View, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Long View

Long View Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Long View below, including the metrics used and how Long View compares to the rest of Kentucky and nation.

Long View ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Long View	Kentucky	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Long View that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.02%	76.05%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,967 Mbps	2,544 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Long View.	7.0	6.1	6.8

 

Long View Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Long View	Kentucky	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.0	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	16%	9%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	88%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	64%	70%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	65%	71%	76%

Long View ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Long View is B+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Long View is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Long View have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Long View ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

81% of Long View households have an internet connection despite having 98.81% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 2% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Long View residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Long View?

How Much Speed does a Long View Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Long View is 3.0, which is larger than the Kentucky average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Long View's average household income is $116,535 which is much higher than the Kentucky average of $69,860 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Long View also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Kentucky average of 15%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 9% of residents in Kentucky who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Long View has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Long View households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Long View?

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 Long View is XFINITY.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Long View is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, Windstream, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Long View, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Long View compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Long View stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Long View's B+ ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.