7 Best Internet Providers in Mineral, VA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mineral, VA?

firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet provider in Mineral 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 Mineral, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is an option for 63.82% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mineral

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

Based on 165 reviews from Virginia internet customers, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet service provider for Mineral residents. firefly FIBER BROADBAND was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 29.3% coverage in Mineral.

At a national level, based on 4140 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mineral?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mineral

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	firefly FIBER BROADBAND	1,000 Mbps
	iWiSP	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mineral

Based on data reported by Mineral 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 Mineral. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,370 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 Mineral?

Virginia customers rate firefly FIBER BROADBAND 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.

firefly FIBER BROADBAND received a local rating of 5.00 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 Mineral customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mineral

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

Mineral ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Mineral	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mineral that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	68.83%	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.	1,046 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 Mineral.	3.7	5.6	6.8

 

Mineral Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mineral	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.	2.5	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%	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.	95%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	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.	29%	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.	29%	77%	76%

Mineral ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mineral is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mineral is high with a score of 35 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mineral have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mineral 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.

86% of Mineral households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 29% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 21% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 29% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 29% subscribe to it. A very low number of Mineral 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 Mineral?

How Much Speed does a Mineral Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mineral is 2.5, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mineral's average household income is $87,197 which is about average for the Virginia average of $107,027 and 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.

Mineral also has 8% 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 16% of residents in Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Mineral has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mineral households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mineral?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mineral?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mineral?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Mineral, VA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mineral?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Mineral?

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 Mineral is firefly FIBER BROADBAND.
• 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 Mineral is firefly FIBER BROADBAND.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mineral, 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 Mineral compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Mineral 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 Mineral's C ISP Report Card and 35 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.