Best Internet Providers in Pico, VA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pico, VA
Pico has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Pico.
Ranks compare Pico with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pico, VA at a Glance
Pico Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Shentel
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Zitel
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Lumos Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Pico ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pico, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Pico based on 216 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 Pico?
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 Pico
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Shentel - fiber coverage map
- Zitel - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lumos Networks - dsl coverage map
How Pico Compares to Places Its Size
Pico's report card score is in the top 14% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 49%.
| Measure | Pico | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Botetourt County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 84.4% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,248 Mbps | top 14% | 4,049 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | top 45% | 5 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 35% | 13% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 89% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 71% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | top 43% | 78% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $68,065 | bottom 47% | $83,697 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Pico, against 84.4% across Botetourt County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Pico are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,065 (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 Pico
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pico?
Shentel Fiber in Pico, VA
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
Shentel offers Fiber service to 61.2% of Pico homes. Across the city, Shentel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Pico, VA
Availability:
39.4%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 39.4% of Pico homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Zitel Fiber in Pico, VA
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
960 Mbps
Zitel offers Fiber service to 38.8% of Pico homes. Across the city, Zitel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 960 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Pico, VA
Availability:
21.7%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 21.7% of Pico homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pico?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pico, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Pico homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pico, VA
Availability:
39.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.4% of Pico homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pico, VA
Availability:
39.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.4% of Pico homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pico, VA
Availability:
39.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.4% of Pico homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
River Street Fixed Wireless in Pico, VA
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.8% of Pico homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pico?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Pico, VA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pico?
Lumos Networks DSL in Pico, VA
Availability:
21.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers DSL service to 21.7% of Pico homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Pico by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pico
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Pico
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Pico Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pico that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Fincastle has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Blue Ridge the fewest (59.4%); Pico has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pico (this page) | 345 | 100.0% | 2,248 Mbps | 4.4 | B | 39/100 |
| Blue Ridge | 5,135 | 59.4% | 1,927 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Fincastle | 4,401 | 99.9% | 5,000 Mbps | 4.1 | B | 53/100 |
| Buchanan | 3,609 | 81.8% | 2,775 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Thaxton | 2,496 | 97.4% | 1,161 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 25/100 |
| Montvale | 1,523 | 98.4% | 1,102 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 32/100 |
| Otterville | 484 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 26/100 |
| Lithia | 449 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 4.1 | B | 48/100 |
| Reba | 395 | 100.0% | 1,944 Mbps | 5 | B | 16/100 |
| Nace | 345 | 100.0% | 3,315 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Springwood | 167 | 98.2% | 5,000 Mbps | 3.8 | B | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pico?
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, Lumos Networks 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 Pico
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Shentel | 1,200 |
| Zitel | 960 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pico Internet Providers
Based on 216 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Pico 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 Pico.
At a national level, based on 4670 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 Pico Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pico, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pico Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pico
Based on data reported by Pico ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Pico. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,505 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 | Pico Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pico?
Of the providers in Pico, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pico 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. Lumos Networks is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Pico, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pico
| ISP / Tech Type | Pico Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Brightspeed
August 24, 2026 Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Pico?
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 Pico is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. 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 Pico is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pico, 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.