6 Best Internet Providers in Rockbridge Baths, VA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rockbridge Baths, VA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Rockbridge Baths based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Rockbridge Baths, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, AT&T is an option for 27.68% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Rockbridge Baths, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Rockbridge Baths

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rockbridge Baths Internet Providers

Based on 17 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Rockbridge Baths residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 31.1% coverage in Rockbridge Baths.

At a national level, based on 1328 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rockbridge Baths?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, BARConnects 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 Rockbridge Baths

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	BARConnects	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rockbridge Baths

Based on data reported by Rockbridge Baths ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through BARConnects. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Rockbridge Baths. 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rockbridge Baths?

Virginia customers rate US Cellular 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.

US Cellular 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 Rockbridge Baths customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Rockbridge Baths

Rockbridge Baths 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 Rockbridge Baths below, including the metrics used and how Rockbridge Baths compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Rockbridge Baths ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Rockbridge Baths	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rockbridge Baths that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.76%	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.	979 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 Rockbridge Baths.	2.9	5.6	6.8

 

Rockbridge Baths Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Rockbridge Baths	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.	2.2	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.	6%	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.	88%	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.	55%	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.	56%	77%	76%

Rockbridge Baths ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Rockbridge Baths is C, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rockbridge Baths is high with a score of 24 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rockbridge Baths have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Rockbridge Baths 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 Rockbridge Baths households have an internet connection despite having 98.88% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Rockbridge Baths 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 Rockbridge Baths?

How Much Speed does a Rockbridge Baths Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rockbridge Baths is 2.2, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Rockbridge Baths's average household income is $51,915 which is much lower than the Virginia average of $107,027 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Rockbridge Baths also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 6% 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 Rockbridge Baths has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Rockbridge Baths households are much more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% 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 Rockbridge Baths?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rockbridge Baths?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rockbridge Baths, VA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rockbridge Baths?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rockbridge Baths?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Rockbridge Baths?

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 Rockbridge Baths is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be BARConnects. 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 Rockbridge Baths is US Cellular.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and BARConnects has the broadest coverage in Rockbridge Baths, 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 Rockbridge Baths compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Rockbridge Baths 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 Rockbridge Baths's C ISP Report Card and 24 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.