6 Best Internet Providers in Puryear Corner, VA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Puryear Corner, VA?

EMPOWER Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Puryear Corner based on 112 Virginia customer reviews, and EMPOWER Broadband 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Puryear Corner, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Puryear Corner

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Puryear Corner Internet Providers

Based on 112 reviews from Virginia internet customers, EMPOWER Broadband is the best internet service provider for Puryear Corner residents. EMPOWER Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 72.6% coverage in Puryear Corner.

At a national level, based on 2006 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, EMPOWER Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Puryear Corner?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EMPOWER Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EMPOWER Broadband and 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 Puryear Corner

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Shentel	1,000 Mbps
	EMPOWER Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Puryear Corner

Based on data reported by Puryear Corner ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EMPOWER Broadband and Shentel. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Puryear Corner. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with EMPOWER Broadband. This indicates EMPOWER Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Puryear Corner?

Virginia customers rate EMPOWER Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

EMPOWER Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Puryear Corner customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Puryear Corner, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Puryear Corner

Puryear Corner Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Puryear Corner below, including the metrics used and how Puryear Corner compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Puryear Corner ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Puryear Corner	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Puryear Corner that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	92.01%	76.30%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	922 Mbps	1,990 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Puryear Corner.	4.3	5.6	6.8

 

Puryear Corner Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Puryear Corner	Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	8%	16%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	86%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	51%	76%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	51%	77%	76%

Puryear Corner ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Puryear Corner is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Puryear Corner is high with a score of 25 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Puryear Corner have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Puryear Corner ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

79% of Puryear Corner households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 51% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 51% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 51% subscribe to it. A low number of Puryear Corner residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Puryear Corner?

How Much Speed does a Puryear Corner Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Puryear Corner is 2.3, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Puryear Corner's average household income is $71,688 which is lower than the Virginia average of $107,027 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Puryear Corner also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Puryear Corner has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Puryear Corner households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 81% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Puryear Corner?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Puryear Corner?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Puryear Corner?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Puryear Corner, VA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Puryear Corner?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Puryear Corner?

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 Puryear Corner is EMPOWER Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be EMPOWER Broadband and Shentel. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EMPOWER Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Puryear Corner is EMPOWER Broadband.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Puryear Corner, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Puryear Corner compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Puryear Corner stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Puryear Corner's C+ ISP Report Card and 25 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.