Best Internet Providers in Lovingston, VA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lovingston, VA
Lovingston has 8 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 Lovingston.
Ranks compare Lovingston with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lovingston, VA at a Glance
Lovingston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Firefly Fiber Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
River Street
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Nelson Cable
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Lovingston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lovingston, VA?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet provider in Lovingston 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 Lovingston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is an option for 100.00% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lovingston?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Lovingston
- firefly FIBER BROADBAND - fiber coverage map
- River Street - fiber coverage map
- Nelson Cable - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Shentel - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lovingston Compares to Places Its Size
Lovingston's report card score is in the top 21% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.
| Measure | Lovingston | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Nelson County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.1% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,236 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | top 33% | 3.7 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | top 10% | 21% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 87% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | top 37% | 66% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | top 27% | 76% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $64,245 | bottom 39% | $83,282 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Lovingston, against 99.1% across Nelson County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Lovingston are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,245 (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 Lovingston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lovingston?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Lovingston, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Lovingston 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
River Street Fiber in Lovingston, VA
Availability:
59.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 59.5% of Lovingston homes. Across the city, River Street Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nelson Cable Fiber in Lovingston, VA
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nelson Cable offers Fiber service to 34.0% of Lovingston homes. Across the city, Nelson Cable 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 Lovingston?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lovingston, VA
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
270 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.3% of Lovingston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 270 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lovingston, VA
Availability:
75.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.4% of Lovingston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lovingston, VA
Availability:
75.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.4% of Lovingston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lovingston, VA
Availability:
57.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.6% of Lovingston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
River Street Fixed Wireless in Lovingston, VA
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.5% of Lovingston homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lovingston?
Shentel Cable in Lovingston, VA
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Cable service to 5.2% of Lovingston homes. Across the city, Shentel Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lovingston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Lovingston, VA.
Internet in Lovingston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Lovingston has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lovingston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Lovingston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22949 | 1,266 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 41/100 |
How Lovingston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lovingston that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Faber has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Shipman the fewest (98.6%); Lovingston has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovingston (this page) | 982 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 41/100 |
| Shipman | 1,545 | 98.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 69/100 |
| Arrington | 1,403 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Faber | 1,384 | 100.0% | 1,006 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Roseland | 1,233 | 98.8% | 1,363 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Piney River | 494 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 33/100 |
| Tye River | 244 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Rockfish | 186 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Red Apple Orchard | 183 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 52/100 |
| Massies Mill | 182 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Colleen | 156 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lovingston?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by firefly FIBER BROADBAND. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, firefly FIBER BROADBAND and Nelson Cable 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 Lovingston
| firefly FIBER BROADBAND | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
| Nelson Cable | 1,000 |
| Shentel | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lovingston Internet Providers
Based on 134 reviews from Virginia internet customers, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet service provider for Lovingston 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 75.4% coverage in Lovingston.
At a national level, based on 2266 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 Lovingston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lovingston, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lovingston 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nelson Cable | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lovingston
Based on data reported by Lovingston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through firefly FIBER BROADBAND and Nelson Cable. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lovingston. 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 | Lovingston 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 | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nelson Cable | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lovingston?
Of the providers in Lovingston, customers rate firefly FIBER BROADBAND the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lovingston 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 Lovingston, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lovingston
| ISP / Tech Type | Lovingston 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 | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nelson Cable | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lovingston?
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 Lovingston is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be firefly FIBER BROADBAND and Nelson Cable. 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 Lovingston is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and firefly FIBER BROADBAND has the broadest coverage in Lovingston, 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.