Best Internet Providers in Rice, VA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rice, VA
Rice has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Rice.
Ranks compare Rice with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rice, VA at a Glance
Rice Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Kinex Telecom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Rice ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rice, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Rice based on 107 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 Rice?
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 Rice
- Kinex Telecom - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber 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
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
How Rice Compares to Places Its Size
Rice's report card score is in the top 44% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 4%.
| Measure | Rice | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Prince Edward County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.2% | top 32% | 76.6% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,008 Mbps | bottom 36% | 1,558 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | bottom 46% | 6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 8% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 81% | bottom 3% | 88% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 72% | bottom 5% | 82% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 40% | bottom 7% | 50% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | bottom 13% | 71% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $62,857 | bottom 29% | $52,479 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 6% | 27% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 93.2% of homes in Rice, against 76.6% across Prince Edward County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Rice are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,857 (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 Rice
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rice?
Kinex Telecom Fiber in Rice, VA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kinex Telecom offers Fiber service to 87.6% of Rice homes. Across the city, Kinex Telecom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Rice, VA
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 5.9% of Rice homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rice?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rice, VA
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Rice homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rice, VA
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Rice homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 244 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rice, VA
Availability:
74.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.9% of Rice homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rice, VA
Availability:
74.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.9% of Rice homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Rice, VA
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.8% of Rice homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rice?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rice, VA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rice?
Brightspeed DSL in Rice, VA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 97.6% of Rice homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 57 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rice from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in Rice, VA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 1.1% of Rice homes. Across the city, TDS DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Rice by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Rice has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rice
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Rice
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23966 | 2,562 | 93.2% | 937 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 22/100 |
How Rice Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rice that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Crewe has the most homes with fiber (76.2%) and Jetersville the fewest (37.6%); Rice has 93.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (this page) | 2,238 | 93.2% | 1,008 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 20/100 |
| Farmville | 12,899 | 73.5% | 2,200 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 29/100 |
| Crewe | 4,447 | 76.2% | 1,618 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 27/100 |
| Burkeville | 3,977 | 41.9% | 913 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 12/100 |
| Jetersville | 2,085 | 37.6% | 1,069 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 32/100 |
| 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 |
| Stoddert | 770 | 36.1% | 463 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 26/100 |
| Worsham | 739 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 18/100 |
| Gills | 618 | 85.3% | 1,140 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 26/100 |
| Paineville | 346 | 34.7% | 1,032 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rice?
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, Kinex Telecom 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 Rice
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Kinex Telecom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TDS | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Rice Internet Providers
Based on 107 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Rice 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 94.3% coverage in Rice.
At a national level, based on 2339 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 Rice Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rice, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rice 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Kinex Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rice
Based on data reported by Rice ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Kinex Telecom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Rice. 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rice Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | 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 | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Kinex Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rice?
Of the providers in Rice, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rice 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 Rice, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rice
| ISP / Tech Type | Rice 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Kinex Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Rice?
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 Rice is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Kinex Telecom. 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 Rice is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Rice, available to 98.0% 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.