Best Internet Providers in Reservoir, Newport News, VA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Reservoir, Newport News, VA
Reservoir has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Reservoir.
Ranks compare Reservoir with the 14 neighborhoods in Newport News.
The Best Internet in Reservoir, Newport News, VA at a Glance
Reservoir Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fiber
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Reservoir, Newport News, VA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Reservoir 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 Reservoir, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 77.22% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Reservoir?
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 Reservoir, Newport News
How Reservoir Compares to the Rest of Newport News
Reservoir's report card score is 12th of 14 and its connectivity index is 1st of 14.
| Measure | Reservoir | Rank among neighborhoods in Newport News | Newport News | Newport News City | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 79.6% | 12th of 14 | 90.2% | 88.0% | 71.5% | Newmarket South (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,951 Mbps | 12th of 14 | 1,981 Mbps | 1,979 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Greenwood and McIntosh and 1 more (2,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | 14th of 14 | 6 | 6 | 7.1 | Jenkins (6.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 1st of 14 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Tied with Epes and Jenkins |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 11th of 14 | 11% | 11% | 15% | Downtown Newport News (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | 1st of 14 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Leads; next is Greenwood (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 3rd of 14 | 92% | 92% | 91% | Greenwood (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | 2nd of 14 | 76% | 77% | 76% | Christopher Newport (81%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | 2nd of 14 | 77% | 78% | 81% | Christopher Newport (82%) |
| Median household income | $66,602 | 6th of 14 | $71,999 | $73,845 | $93,246 | Christopher Newport ($88,982) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | 13th of 14 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Christopher Newport (54%) |
Fiber reaches 79.6% of homes in Reservoir, against 90.2% across Newport News and 88.0% across Newport News City. Households in Reservoir are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,602 (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 Reservoir
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Reservoir?
EarthLink Fiber in Reservoir, Newport News, VA
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 79.6% of Reservoir homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Reservoir, Newport News, VA
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 79.6% of Reservoir homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Reservoir?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Reservoir, Newport News, VA
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of Reservoir homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Reservoir, Newport News, VA
Availability:
43.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
126 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.3% of Reservoir homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 126 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Reservoir, Newport News, VA
Availability:
20.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.1% of Reservoir homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Reservoir, Newport News, VA
Availability:
20.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.1% of Reservoir homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Reservoir?
Cox Cable in Reservoir, Newport News, VA
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
1,958 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 84.4% of Reservoir homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,958 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 500, with an average of 343 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Reservoir?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Reservoir, Newport News, VA.
How Reservoir Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Reservoir that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Epes has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Christopher Newport the fewest (47.5%); Reservoir has 79.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reservoir (this page) | 8,656 | 79.6% | 1,951 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 73/100 |
| Deer Park | 11,793 | 88.1% | 1,995 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 53/100 |
| Greenwood | 7,379 | 92.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 65/100 |
| Palmer | 7,332 | 93.7% | 1,965 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 62/100 |
| Christopher Newport | 6,759 | 47.5% | 1,751 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Denbigh | 6,449 | 89.7% | 1,997 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 58/100 |
| Epes | 5,165 | 99.3% | 1,983 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Jenkins | 4,977 | 98.4% | 1,979 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Lee Hall | 4,096 | 93.0% | 1,992 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 66/100 |
| Saunders | 3,969 | 86.6% | 1,988 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 43/100 |
| McIntosh | 3,692 | 96.2% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Reservoir?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox Communications 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 Reservoir
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 980 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Reservoir Internet Providers
Based on 143 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Reservoir residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.90 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.72 out of 5 stars and 85.1% coverage in Reservoir.
At a national level, based on 2677 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 Reservoir Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Reservoir, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Reservoir Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Reservoir
Based on data reported by Reservoir ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Reservoir. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,958 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Reservoir Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Reservoir?
Of the providers in Reservoir, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Reservoir 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.38 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Reservoir, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Reservoir
| ISP / Tech Type | Reservoir Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Reservoir?
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 Reservoir is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Reservoir is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Reservoir, available to 85.1% 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.