Best Internet Providers in Penrose, Arlington, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Penrose, Arlington, VA
Penrose has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Penrose.
Ranks compare Penrose with the 29 neighborhoods in Arlington.
The Best Internet in Penrose, Arlington, VA at a Glance
Penrose Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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XFINITY
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Cable
Verizon
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Fiber
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AT&T
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Fixed Wireless
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Penrose, Arlington, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Penrose based on 187 Virginia customer reviews, and Starry 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 Penrose?
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 Penrose, Arlington
How Penrose Compares to the Rest of Arlington
Penrose's report card score is 2nd of 29 and its connectivity index is 25th of 29.
| Measure | Penrose | Rank among neighborhoods in Arlington | Arlington | Arlington County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | Tied 1st of 29 | 94.2% | 94.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 12 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,290 Mbps | 1st of 29 | 2,066 Mbps | 2,065 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Leads; next is Barcroft (2,287 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | Tied 4th of 29 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 7.1 | Columbia Heghts (7.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | Tied 19th of 29 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.7 | Columbia Heights West and Donaldson Run and 1 more (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 28% | Tied 23rd of 29 | 35% | 35% | 15% | Lyon Village (46%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 8th of 29 | 98% | 98% | 96% | Arlington-East Falls and Clarendon and 5 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 16th of 29 | 95% | 95% | 91% | Barcroft and Donaldson Run and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | 24th of 29 | 87% | 87% | 76% | Donaldson Run (98%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | Tied 22nd of 29 | 92% | 92% | 81% | Arlington-East Falls (100%) |
| Median household income | $116,974 | 23rd of 29 | $155,845 | $156,299 | $93,246 | Rock Spring ($249,412) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | 29th of 29 | 15% | 15% | 16% | Donaldson Run (23%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Penrose, against 94.2% across Arlington and 94.0% across Arlington County. Households in Penrose 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 $116,974 (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 Penrose
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Penrose?
EarthLink Fiber in Penrose, Arlington, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,256 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Penrose homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,256 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 2,252 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Penrose from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Penrose, Arlington, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,256 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Penrose homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,256 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 2,252 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Penrose from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Penrose?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Penrose, Arlington, VA
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Penrose homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Penrose, Arlington, VA
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Penrose homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Penrose, Arlington, VA
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Penrose homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Penrose, Arlington, VA
Availability:
64.4%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.4% of Penrose homes. Across the neighborhood, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Penrose, Arlington, VA
Availability:
60.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
625 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.1% of Penrose homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 625 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 46 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Penrose?
XFINITY Cable in Penrose, Arlington, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Penrose homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Penrose?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Penrose, Arlington, VA.
How Penrose Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Penrose that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Douglas Park has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Buckingham the fewest (73.4%); Penrose has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrose (this page) | 5,895 | 100.0% | 2,290 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 69/100 |
| Douglas Park | 10,308 | 100.0% | 2,282 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Clarendon | 9,502 | 92.2% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 78/100 |
| Buckingham | 6,956 | 73.4% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 57/100 |
| Nauck | 6,470 | 99.7% | 2,255 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Arlington Ridge | 6,354 | 100.0% | 2,256 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 80/100 |
| Lyon Park | 6,060 | 92.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 79/100 |
| Columbia Heghts | 5,472 | 100.0% | 2,210 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 74/100 |
| Ashton Heights | 4,886 | 76.3% | 1,926 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 72/100 |
| Long Branch Creek | 3,876 | 94.5% | 2,179 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Barcroft | 3,848 | 100.0% | 2,287 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 92/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Penrose?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Starry. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and Verizon 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 Penrose
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Starry | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Penrose Internet Providers
Based on 187 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Penrose residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Starry wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 64.4% coverage in Penrose.
At a national level, based on 4628 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Starry is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.24 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Penrose Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Penrose, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Penrose Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Penrose
Based on data reported by Penrose ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink and Verizon. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Penrose. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,256 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 Starry. This indicates Starry reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Penrose Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Penrose?
Of the providers in Penrose, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Penrose 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. Starry is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.25 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Penrose, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Penrose
| ISP / Tech Type | Penrose Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Brightspeed
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Penrose?
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 Penrose is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Starry may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Penrose is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Penrose, 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.