4 Best Internet Providers in Longdale, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Longdale, VA 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 Longdale, VA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Longdale based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Longdale, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Longdale, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Longdale

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Longdale Internet Providers

Based on 37 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Longdale residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Lumos Networks wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Longdale.

At a national level, based on 386 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Lumos Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.28 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Longdale?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Lumos Networks. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Shentel 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 Longdale

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Shentel	1,200 Mbps
	Lumos Networks	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Longdale

Based on data reported by Longdale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Shentel. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Longdale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Lumos Networks. This indicates Lumos Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Longdale?

Virginia customers rate US Cellular 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.

US Cellular received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Lumos Networks is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Longdale customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Longdale

Longdale 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 Longdale below, including the metrics used and how Longdale compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Longdale ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Longdale	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Longdale that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	76.30%	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.	1,190 Mbps	1,990 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 Longdale.	4.9	5.6	6.8

 

Longdale Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Longdale	Virginia	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.	2.6	2.6	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.	7%	16%	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.	93%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	91%	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.	82%	76%	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.	82%	77%	76%

Longdale ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Longdale is B, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Longdale is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Longdale have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Longdale 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.

95% of Longdale households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 2% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Longdale 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 Longdale?

How Much Speed does a Longdale Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Longdale is 2.6, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Longdale's average household income is $104,063 which is higher than the Virginia average of $107,027 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.

Longdale also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Longdale has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Longdale households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% 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 Longdale?

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 Longdale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Shentel. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Lumos Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Longdale is US Cellular.
• HughesNet, Viasat, US Cellular, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Lumos Networks has the broadest coverage in Longdale, 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 Longdale compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Longdale 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 Longdale's B ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.