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Best Internet Providers in Rayon Terrace, VA

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Rayon Terrace has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless 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 Rayon Terrace.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber100.0%Alleghany County 92.7%top 1%
Average top speed5,000 MbpsAlleghany County 4,776 Mbpstop 6%
Providers65.4 at a typical addresstop 29%
Homes with internet87%Alleghany County 83%top 45%
ISP Report CardB+score 75 of 100top 6%
Connectivity index30/100Alleghany County 37/100bottom 29%

Ranks compare Rayon Terrace with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Rayon Terrace, VA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Rayon Terrace ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestLumos NetworksUp to 5,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedAT&TRated 4.33 out of 5 by its customers, available to 83.91% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Rayon Terrace Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Lumos Networks

Lumos Networks logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(28)

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1-833-875-1338 Price: $40.00 - $100.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rayon Terrace.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Rayon Terrace residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

100.0%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.1 of 5 stars

(27)

Shentel

Shentel logo

Availability:

99.3%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(35)

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Price: $85.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rayon Terrace.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Rayon Terrace residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Cable

99.3%

1,200 Mbps

1,200 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(24)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

83.9%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rayon Terrace.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Rayon Terrace residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

83.9%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

85.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rayon Terrace.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Rayon Terrace residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

85.5%

26 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

84.8%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rayon Terrace.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Rayon Terrace residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

84.8%

75 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

83.9%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rayon Terrace.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Rayon Terrace residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

83.9%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Rayon Terrace residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Rayon Terrace ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rayon Terrace, VA?

AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Rayon Terrace based on 131 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 Rayon Terrace?

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.

Rayon Terrace, VA map of internet availability

How Rayon Terrace Compares to Places Its Size

Rayon Terrace's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.

B+score 75 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 6%
30/100Alleghany County 37/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 29%
Measure Rayon Terrace Rank among US places under 1,000 people Alleghany County Virginia US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 100.0% top 1% 92.7% 79.0% 71.5% Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0%
Average top speed 5,000 Mbps top 6% 4,776 Mbps 2,389 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 5.4 top 29% 4.7 5.7 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.3 bottom 36% 2.3 2.6 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 3% bottom 13% 6% 18% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 92% bottom 46% 88% 96% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 87% top 45% 83% 92% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 62% top 41% 71% 77% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 69% bottom 41% 61% 83% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $65,066 bottom 41% $58,682 $109,990 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 10% bottom 38% 15% 16% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Rayon Terrace, against 92.7% across Alleghany County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Rayon Terrace are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,066 (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 Rayon Terrace

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rayon Terrace?

Lumos Networks Fiber in Rayon Terrace, VA

Lumos Networks logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

4.1 of 5 stars

(27)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Rayon Terrace homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Lumos Networks Fiber. Lumos Networks Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Rayon Terrace from Lumos Networks in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rayon Terrace?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rayon Terrace, VA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

85.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

26 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of Rayon Terrace homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rayon Terrace from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rayon Terrace, VA

Verizon logo

Availability:

84.8%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

75 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Rayon Terrace homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rayon Terrace from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rayon Terrace, VA

EarthLink logo

Availability:

83.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Rayon Terrace homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rayon Terrace from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rayon Terrace, VA

AT&T logo

Availability:

83.9%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Rayon Terrace homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rayon Terrace from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rayon Terrace?

Shentel Cable in Rayon Terrace, VA

Shentel logo

Availability:

99.3%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(24)

Avg. Download Speed

1,200 Mbps

Shentel offers Cable service to 99.3% of Rayon Terrace homes. Across the city, Shentel Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 1,200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city. Shentel Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rayon Terrace from Shentel in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rayon Terrace?

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

Internet in Rayon Terrace by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Rayon Terrace

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Rayon Terrace

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Rayon Terrace Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Rayon Terrace that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Mallow has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Hematite the fewest (34.3%); Rayon Terrace has 100.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Rayon Terrace (this page)435 100.0%5,000 Mbps5.4B+30/100
Covington9,979 93.7%4,837 Mbps4.5B37/100
Callaghan698 100.0%5,000 Mbps5.2B+26/100
Falling Spring538 98.5%5,000 Mbps3.5B36/100
Clifdale473 100.0%5,000 Mbps2.1B-67/100
Jordan Mines264 96.2%5,000 Mbps1C+29/100
Rich Patch232 94.4%5,000 Mbps1.8C+65/100
Clearwater Park220 100.0%5,000 Mbps4.4B+31/100
Mallow220 100.0%5,136 Mbps5.9A-46/100
Hematite204 34.3%2,015 Mbps3C-31/100
Idlewilde39 100.0%5,000 Mbps2.6B84/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rayon Terrace?

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 Rayon Terrace

Max Advertised Speed in Rayon Terrace, VA
Lumos Networks5,000
Shentel1,200
Verizon300
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
AT&T25
EarthLink25

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Customer Ratings for Rayon Terrace Internet Providers

Based on 131 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Rayon Terrace 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 85.5% coverage in Rayon Terrace.

At a national level, based on 2287 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 Rayon Terrace Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rayon Terrace, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeRayon Terrace OverallVirginia OverallNational OverallFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (6)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
Lumos NetworksNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (3)4 of 5 stars (28)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (10)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (85)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ShentelNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (27)3.5 of 5 stars (35)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rayon Terrace

Based on data reported by Rayon Terrace 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 Rayon Terrace. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeRayon Terrace SpeedVirginia SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (6)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (85)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
Lumos NetworksNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (3)4 of 5 stars (28)View Plans
ShentelNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (27)4 of 5 stars (35)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (10)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rayon Terrace?

Of the providers in Rayon Terrace, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rayon Terrace 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 Rayon Terrace, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Rayon Terrace

ISP / Tech TypeRayon Terrace AffordabilityVirginia AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Lumos NetworksNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (3)4 of 5 stars (28)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (10)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (6)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (85)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
ShentelNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (27)3 of 5 stars (35)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans

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Zitel Fiber

1 of 5 stars October 22, 2026

Slow

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Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Zitel

1 of 5 stars October 20, 2026

slow

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 20, 2026

Fast

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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FiberLync Fiber

5 of 5 stars September 22, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Brightspeed

4 of 5 stars August 24, 2026

Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Rayon Terrace?

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 Rayon Terrace 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 Rayon Terrace is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Lumos Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rayon Terrace, 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.