2 Best Internet Providers in Nelson, VA

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

EMPOWER Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Nelson based on 8 Virginia customer reviews, and EMPOWER Broadband has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Nelson, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Nelson

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

Based on 8 reviews from Virginia internet customers, EMPOWER Broadband is the best internet service provider for Nelson residents. EMPOWER Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 69.6% coverage in Nelson.

At a national level, based on 314 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, EMPOWER Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Nelson?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Nelson, the fastest internet in the city comes from EMPOWER Broadband.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EMPOWER Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Nelson

Based on data reported by Nelson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EMPOWER Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Nelson. 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Nelson?

Virginia customers rate EMPOWER 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.

EMPOWER Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Nelson customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Nelson

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

Nelson ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Nelson	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Nelson that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	61.46%	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.	689 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 Nelson.	1.5	5.6	6.8

 

Nelson Digital Connectivity Index: 14 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Nelson	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.	2.0	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.	87%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	69%	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.	21%	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.	24%	77%	76%

Nelson ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Nelson is D+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Nelson is high with a score of 14 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Nelson have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Nelson 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.

69% of Nelson households have an internet connection despite having 90.24% availability. 21% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 36% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 10% 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 21% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 24% subscribe to it. A very low number of Nelson 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 Nelson?

How Much Speed does a Nelson Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Nelson is 2.0, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Nelson's average household income is $44,638 which is much lower than the Virginia average of $107,027 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Nelson also has 6% 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 Nelson has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Nelson households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 56% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 82% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Nelson?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Nelson?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Nelson?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Nelson?

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

To see how Nelson 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 Nelson's D+ ISP Report Card and 14 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.