Best Internet Providers in North Shore, VA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Shore, VA
North Shore has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in North Shore.
Ranks compare North Shore with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North Shore, VA at a Glance
North Shore Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Shentel
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Zitel
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 North Shore ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Shore, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in North Shore based on 136 Virginia customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in North Shore?
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 North Shore
- Shentel - cable coverage map
- SML Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zitel - fiber coverage map
- Shentel - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How North Shore Compares to Places Its Size
North Shore's report card score is in the top 35% and its connectivity index is in the top 17%.
| Measure | North Shore | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Franklin County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 70.0% | bottom 46% | 53.6% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,312 Mbps | bottom 47% | 1,450 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | top 12% | 5.8 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 5% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 28% | top 4% | 13% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 90% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 5% | 84% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | top 14% | 58% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 15% | 72% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $113,297 | top 12% | $73,560 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 11% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 70.0% of homes in North Shore, against 53.6% across Franklin County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in North Shore are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 28% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $113,297 (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 North Shore
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Shore?
Zitel Fiber in North Shore, VA
Availability:
70.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
960 Mbps
Zitel offers Fiber service to 70.0% of North Shore homes. Across the city, Zitel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 960 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in North Shore, VA
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 5.2% of North Shore homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Shentel Fiber in North Shore, VA
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
8,252 Mbps
Shentel offers Fiber service to 4.3% of North Shore homes. Across the city, Shentel Fiber has speeds up to 8,252 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Shentel Fiber. Shentel Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in North Shore from Shentel in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Shore?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Shore, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of North Shore homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Shore, VA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
247 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of North Shore homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 247 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Shore, VA
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.2% of North Shore homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Shore, VA
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.2% of North Shore homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
SML Wireless Fixed Wireless in North Shore, VA
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
SML Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of North Shore homes. Across the city, SML Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in North Shore, VA
Availability:
19.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.0% of North Shore homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Shore?
Shentel Cable in North Shore, VA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Cable service to 99.2% of North Shore homes. Across the city, Shentel Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Shore?
Brightspeed DSL in North Shore, VA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 99.4% of North Shore homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.6 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North Shore from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in North Shore by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North Shore
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in North Shore
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How North Shore Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North Shore that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Red Valley has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Penhook the fewest (21.7%); North Shore has 70.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore (this page) | 3,229 | 70.0% | 1,312 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 71/100 |
| Moneta | 7,218 | 93.8% | 1,372 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 38/100 |
| Hardy | 5,742 | 80.6% | 1,814 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 39/100 |
| Goodview | 5,568 | 87.5% | 1,262 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Wirtz | 4,641 | 86.0% | 1,823 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 40/100 |
| Huddleston | 3,356 | 87.8% | 1,070 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Glade Hill | 2,814 | 40.4% | 1,692 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 36/100 |
| Penhook | 1,961 | 21.7% | 661 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 34/100 |
| Union Hall | 1,614 | 49.3% | 983 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 58/100 |
| Red Valley | 1,302 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Pullens | 100 | 85.0% | 861 Mbps | 2.1 | D+ | 15/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Shore?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 North Shore
| Shentel | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| SML Wireless | 1,000 |
| Zitel | 960 |
| Brightspeed | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North Shore Internet Providers
Based on 136 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for North Shore residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in North Shore.
At a national level, based on 2337 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all North Shore Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Shore, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Shore Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SML Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Shore
Based on data reported by North Shore ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Shentel. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in North Shore. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,312 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Shore Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SML Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Shore?
Of the providers in North Shore, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Shore 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.90 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in North Shore, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Shore
| ISP / Tech Type | North Shore Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | 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 | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SML Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Which ISP Should You Choose in North Shore?
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 North Shore is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Shentel. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in North Shore is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Shentel, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North Shore, 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.