9 Best Internet Providers in Rocky Gap, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Rocky Gap, VA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rocky Gap, VA?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Rocky Gap

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rocky Gap Internet Providers

Based on 190 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Rocky Gap residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.25 out of 5 stars and 92.9% coverage in Rocky Gap.

At a national level, based on 4809 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 Rocky Gap?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Rocky Gap

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Point Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Gigabeam	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	40 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rocky Gap

Based on data reported by Rocky Gap ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Rocky Gap. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, 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 Rocky Gap?

Virginia customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.13 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Point Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Rocky Gap customers with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Rocky Gap

Rocky Gap 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 Rocky Gap below, including the metrics used and how Rocky Gap compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Rocky Gap ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Rocky Gap	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rocky Gap that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	20.62%	79.01%	71.53%
	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.	1,092 Mbps	2,389 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Rocky Gap.	5.0	5.7	7.1

 

Rocky Gap Digital Connectivity Index: 14 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Rocky Gap	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.	2.0	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.	7%	18%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	83%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	43%	77%	76%
	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.	43%	78%	77%

Rocky Gap ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Rocky Gap is C-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rocky Gap is high with a score of 14 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rocky Gap have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Rocky Gap 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.

83% of Rocky Gap households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 43% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 28% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 43% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 43% subscribe to it. A very low number of Rocky Gap 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 Rocky Gap?

How Much Speed does a Rocky Gap Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rocky Gap is 2.0, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Rocky Gap’s average household income is $51,148 which is much lower than the Virginia average of $109,990 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Rocky Gap also has 3% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 18% of residents in Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Rocky Gap has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Rocky Gap households are much more technology-disengaged. 83% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 82% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Rocky Gap?

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 Rocky Gap is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Rocky Gap is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Rocky Gap, 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 Rocky Gap compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Rocky Gap 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 Rocky Gap’s C- ISP Report Card and 14 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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