Best Internet Providers in Prince Edward County, VA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Prince Edward County, VA
Prince Edward County has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Prince Edward County.
Ranks compare Prince Edward County with the 133 Virginia counties.
The Best Internet in Prince Edward County, VA at a Glance
Prince Edward County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Kinex Telecom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Shentel
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Prince Edward County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Prince Edward County, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Prince Edward County based on 139 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 Prince Edward County?
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 Prince Edward County
- Kinex Telecom - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Shentel - cable coverage map
- Shentel - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- firefly FIBER BROADBAND - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Prince Edward County Compares to the Rest of Virginia
Prince Edward County's report card score is tied 55th of 133 and its connectivity index is tied 118th of 133.
| Measure | Prince Edward County | Rank among Virginia counties | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 76.6% | Tied 63rd of 133 | 79.0% | 71.5% | Bristol City and Falls Church City and 1 more (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,558 Mbps | 69th of 133 | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Staunton City (7,648 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | Tied 30th of 133 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Bristol City and Charlottesville City (7.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 115th of 133 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Manassas Park City (3.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 108th of 133 | 18% | 15% | Arlington County (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | Tied 109th of 133 | 96% | 96% | Fairfax City and Falls Church City and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 82% | Tied 100th of 133 | 92% | 91% | Falls Church City (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 50% | 112th of 133 | 77% | 76% | Falls Church City (95%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | Tied 74th of 133 | 83% | 81% | Falls Church City (96%) |
| Median household income | $52,479 | 118th of 133 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Loudoun County ($186,288) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 27% | 8th of 133 | 16% | 16% | Williamsburg City (46%) |
Fiber reaches 76.6% of homes in Prince Edward County, against 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Prince Edward County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,479 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Prince Edward County Compares to Its Neighbors
Prince Edward County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Charlotte County has the most homes with fiber (90.3%) and Amelia County the fewest (27.7%); Prince Edward County has 76.6%.
Map of Prince Edward County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Prince Edward County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward County (this page) | 21,849 | 76.6% | 1,558 Mbps | 6 | B- | 24/100 |
| Buckingham County | 16,824 | 60.7% | 963 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 30/100 |
| Appomattox County | 16,119 | 73.2% | 1,137 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 37/100 |
| Nottoway County | 15,642 | 63.9% | 1,438 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 19/100 |
| Amelia County | 13,265 | 27.7% | 856 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 41/100 |
| Lunenburg County | 11,936 | 68.3% | 1,045 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 13/100 |
| Charlotte County | 11,529 | 90.3% | 1,113 Mbps | 3 | C | 16/100 |
| Cumberland County | 9,675 | 70.5% | 908 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 24/100 |
Internet in Prince Edward County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 41.7% of homes in Hampden-Sydney to 99.7% in Prospect; by ZIP code, from 39.7% in 23942 (Green Bay) to 99.8% in 23960 (Prospect). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Prince Edward County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmville | 12,899 | 73.5% | 2,200 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 29/100 |
| Rice | 2,238 | 93.2% | 1,008 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 20/100 |
| Pamplin | 1,971 | 77.9% | 971 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 25/100 |
| Prospect | 1,810 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 31/100 |
| Meherrin | 1,735 | 61.7% | 689 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 20/100 |
| Hampden-Sydney | 1,336 | 41.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 74/100 |
| Green Bay | 1,200 | 47.3% | 577 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 20/100 |
| Worsham | 739 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 18/100 |
| Tuggle | 457 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 33/100 |
| Darlington Heights | 260 | 73.8% | 867 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 17/100 |
ZIP codes in Prince Edward County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23901 (Farmville) | 16,357 | 73.1% | 1,862 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 28/100 |
| 23966 (Rice) | 2,562 | 93.2% | 937 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 22/100 |
| 23960 (Prospect) | 2,064 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | B | 32/100 |
| 23954 (Meherrin) | 2,062 | 59.9% | 667 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 18/100 |
| 23942 (Green Bay) | 1,070 | 39.7% | 523 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 14/100 |
| 23909 (Farmville) | 591 | 7.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | D | 74/100 |
| 23943 (Hampden-Sydney) | 56 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | D | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Prince Edward County?
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 Prince Edward County
| Shentel | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Kinex Telecom | 1,000 |
| firefly FIBER BROADBAND | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Prince Edward County Internet Providers
Based on 139 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Prince Edward County 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 78.1% coverage in Prince Edward County.
At a national level, based on 2340 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 Prince Edward County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Prince Edward County, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Prince Edward County Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) |  (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Kinex Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Prince Edward County
Based on data reported by Prince Edward County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Shentel. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Prince Edward County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,772 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 | Prince Edward County Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Kinex Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Prince Edward County?
Of the providers in Prince Edward County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Prince Edward County 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 Prince Edward County, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Prince Edward County
| ISP / Tech Type | Prince Edward County Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Kinex Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Prince Edward County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Prince Edward County?
Kinex Telecom Fiber in Prince Edward County, VA
Availability:
67.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kinex Telecom offers Fiber service to 67.4% of Prince Edward County homes. Across the county, Kinex Telecom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Prince Edward County, VA
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 25.7% of Prince Edward County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Shentel Fiber in Prince Edward County, VA
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Prince Edward County homes. Across the county, Shentel Fiber has speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Prince Edward County, VA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Prince Edward County homes. Across the county, firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Prince Edward County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Prince Edward County, VA
Availability:
78.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.1% of Prince Edward County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Prince Edward County, VA
Availability:
70.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of Prince Edward County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Prince Edward County, VA
Availability:
70.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of Prince Edward County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Prince Edward County, VA
Availability:
70.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
228 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of Prince Edward County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 228 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Prince Edward County, VA
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.4% of Prince Edward County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Prince Edward County?
Shentel Cable in Prince Edward County, VA
Availability:
39.0%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Cable service to 39.0% of Prince Edward County homes. Across the county, Shentel Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Prince Edward County?
Brightspeed DSL in Prince Edward County, VA
Availability:
75.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 75.9% of Prince Edward County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Prince Edward County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Prince Edward County?
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 Prince Edward County 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 Prince Edward County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Prince Edward County, available to 80.3% 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.