6 Best Internet Providers in Martinsville City, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Martinsville City, VA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Martinsville City, VA?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Martinsville City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Martinsville City Internet Providers

Based on 180 reviews from Virginia internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Martinsville City residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.53 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.4% coverage in Martinsville City.

At a national level, based on 4526 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Martinsville City?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Martinsville City

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Martinsville City

Based on data reported by Martinsville City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Martinsville City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,960 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county 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 Martinsville City?

Virginia 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 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Martinsville City customers with an average price rating of 3.80 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Martinsville City

Martinsville City 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 county 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 Martinsville City below, including the metrics used and how Martinsville City compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Martinsville City ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Martinsville City	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Martinsville City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.75%	79.01%	71.53%
	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.	1,984 Mbps	2,389 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Martinsville City.	6.5	5.7	7.1

 

Martinsville City Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Martinsville City	Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	12%	18%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	92%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	71%	77%	76%
	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.	71%	78%	77%

Martinsville City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Martinsville City is B+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Martinsville City is high with a score of 51 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Martinsville City have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Martinsville City ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

87% of Martinsville City households have an internet connection despite having 99.80% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Martinsville City 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 Counties Compare to Martinsville City?

How Much Speed does a Martinsville City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Martinsville City is 2.4, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Martinsville City’s average household income is $50,585 which is much lower than the Virginia average of $109,990 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Martinsville City also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 18% of residents in Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Martinsville City has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Martinsville City households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Martinsville City?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Martinsville City?

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 Martinsville City is XFINITY.
• The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Martinsville City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Martinsville City, 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 Martinsville City compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Martinsville City 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 Martinsville City’s B+ ISP Report Card and 51 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Martinsville City