Best Internet Providers in Prater, VA
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Prater, VA
Prater has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Prater.
Ranks compare Prater with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Prater, VA at a Glance
Prater Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Point Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Prater ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Prater, VA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Prater based on 23 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 Prater?
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 Prater
How Prater Compares to Places Its Size
Prater's report card score is in the top 49% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.
| Measure | Prater | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Buchanan County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.8% | top 32% | 78.7% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 993 Mbps | bottom 42% | 999 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.8 | bottom 27% | 2.5 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 9% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 87% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 37% | 78% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 17% | 65% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | bottom 31% | 60% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $44,942 | bottom 10% | $44,435 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 7% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 96.8% of homes in Prater, against 78.7% across Buchanan County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Prater are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $44,942 (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 Prater
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Prater?
Point Broadband Fiber in Prater, VA
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 86.9% of Prater homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Prater, VA
Availability:
46.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 46.9% of Prater homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Prater?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Prater, VA
Availability:
44.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.5% of Prater 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Prater?
Spectrum Cable in Prater, VA
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.4% of Prater homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Prater?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Prater, VA.
Internet in Prater by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Prater
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Prater
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Prater Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Prater that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Tookland has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Vansant the fewest (81.3%); Prater has 96.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prater (this page) | 503 | 96.8% | 993 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 38/100 |
| Birchleaf | 760 | 84.2% | 982 Mbps | 4 | C | 19/100 |
| Vansant | 759 | 81.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 35/100 |
| Leemaster | 713 | 96.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 35/100 |
| Vicey | 659 | 97.1% | 1,014 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Tookland | 442 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Deskins | 337 | 81.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 25/100 |
| Pearly | 285 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Murphy | 161 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 25/100 |
| Deel | 111 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Longbottom | 63 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Prater?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Point Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Point Broadband and Spectrum 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 Prater
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Prater Internet Providers
Based on 23 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Prater residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.90 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Point Broadband wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.13 out of 5 stars and 86.9% coverage in Prater.
At a national level, based on 2310 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 Prater Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Prater, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Prater Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Broadband |  (0) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Prater
Based on data reported by Prater ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Point Broadband and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Prater. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Point Broadband. This indicates Point Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Prater Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Broadband | (0) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Prater?
Of the providers in Prater, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Prater 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. Point Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Prater, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Prater
| ISP / Tech Type | Prater Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | 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 Prater?
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 Prater is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Point Broadband and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Point Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Prater is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Prater, available to 98.8% 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.