Best Internet Providers in Providence, VA
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Providence, VA
Providence has 3 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 Providence.
Ranks compare Providence with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Providence, VA at a Glance
Providence Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Empower 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 Providence ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Providence, VA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Providence based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Providence, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 12.71% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Providence?
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 Providence
How Providence Compares to Places Its Size
Providence's report card score is in the bottom 23% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.
| Measure | Providence | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Halifax County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 15.2% | bottom 29% | 63.4% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,141 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% | 5.1 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 7% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 70% | bottom 2% | 82% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 47% | bottom 1% | 71% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 8% | bottom 1% | 40% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 38% | bottom 2% | 59% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $49,500 | bottom 14% | $51,781 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 15.2% of homes in Providence, against 63.4% across Halifax County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Providence are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $49,500 (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 Providence
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Providence?
Empower Broadband Fiber in Providence, VA
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Empower Broadband offers Fiber service to 15.3% of Providence homes. Across the city, Empower 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 Providence?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Providence, VA
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.7% of Providence homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Providence?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Providence, VA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Providence?
Brightspeed DSL in Providence, VA
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 15.3% of Providence homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Providence by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Providence
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Providence
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Providence Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Providence that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Clover has the most homes with fiber (64.9%) and Brookneal the fewest (25.1%); Providence has 15.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence (this page) | 118 | 15.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 22/100 |
| Brookneal | 2,376 | 25.1% | 939 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 10/100 |
| Clover | 1,454 | 64.9% | 799 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 14/100 |
| Saxe | 975 | 100.0% | 1,016 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 22/100 |
| Phenix | 967 | 97.0% | 990 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 10/100 |
| Crystal Hill | 546 | 97.2% | 988 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 5/100 |
| Randolph | 480 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 17/100 |
| Mount Laurel | 298 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 16/100 |
| Womacks | 289 | 100.0% | 3,304 Mbps | 3.2 | B | 29/100 |
| Crossroads | 129 | 67.4% | 882 Mbps | 2.2 | D+ | 18/100 |
| Clarkton | 109 | 100.0% | 1,022 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Providence?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Empower Broadband 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 Providence
| Empower Broadband | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Providence Internet Providers
Based on 18 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Providence residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.90 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Empower Broadband wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 15.3% coverage in Providence.
At a national level, based on 420 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 Providence Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Providence, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Providence Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Providence
Based on data reported by Providence ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Empower Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Providence. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Providence Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Providence?
Of the providers in Providence, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Providence 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. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Providence, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Providence
| ISP / Tech Type | Providence Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
Customer Reviews
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
ISPReports User
Zitel
October 20, 2026 slow
ISPReports User
Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
ISPReports User
FiberLync Fiber
September 22, 2026 ISPReports User
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 Providence?
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 Providence is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Empower Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Providence is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, Empower Broadband, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Providence, available to 15.3% 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.