Best Internet Providers in Shockoe, VA
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shockoe, VA
Shockoe has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Shockoe.
Ranks compare Shockoe with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Shockoe, VA at a Glance
Shockoe Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
River Street
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Empower Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Shockoe ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shockoe, VA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Shockoe 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 Shockoe, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 65.26% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shockoe?
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.
How Shockoe Compares to Places Its Size
Shockoe's report card score is in the top 47% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 1%.
| Measure | Shockoe | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.9% | top 29% | 49.3% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,095 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.6 | bottom 23% | 5.4 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.4 | 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 | 72% | bottom 2% | 87% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 60% | bottom 2% | 78% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 8% | bottom 1% | 38% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 54% | bottom 11% | 63% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $54,896 | bottom 22% | $55,911 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 97.9% of homes in Shockoe, against 49.3% across Pittsylvania County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Shockoe are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $54,896 (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 Shockoe
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shockoe?
River Street Fiber in Shockoe, VA
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 97.9% of Shockoe homes. Across the city, River Street Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Empower Broadband Fiber in Shockoe, VA
Availability:
56.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Empower Broadband offers Fiber service to 56.2% of Shockoe homes. Across the city, Empower Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shockoe?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shockoe, VA
Availability:
65.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.3% of Shockoe homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
River Street Fixed Wireless in Shockoe, VA
Availability:
31.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.7% of Shockoe homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shockoe?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Shockoe, VA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shockoe?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Shockoe, VA.
Internet in Shockoe by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shockoe
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Shockoe
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Shockoe Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shockoe that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Spring Garden has the most homes with fiber (97.8%) and Chatham the fewest (72.1%); Shockoe has 97.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shockoe (this page) | 331 | 97.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 3/100 |
| Chatham | 6,580 | 72.1% | 1,054 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 7/100 |
| Blairs | 2,408 | 86.2% | 1,155 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 18/100 |
| Keeling | 1,130 | 96.0% | 964 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 9/100 |
| Spring Garden | 1,021 | 97.8% | 1,109 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 20/100 |
| Java | 682 | 100.0% | 1,006 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 15/100 |
| Whittle | 517 | 59.8% | 756 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 8/100 |
| Laurel Grove | 184 | 17.4% | 477 Mbps | 2.3 | D- | 16/100 |
| Riceville | 157 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Mount Airy | 91 | 83.5% | 866 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 26/100 |
| Pickaway | 52 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 2/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shockoe?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Empower Broadband and River Street 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 Shockoe
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Empower Broadband | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Shockoe. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Shockoe Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Shockoe residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.90 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. River Street Networks wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 97.9% coverage in Shockoe.
At a national level, based on 346 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 Shockoe Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shockoe, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shockoe Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shockoe
Based on data reported by Shockoe ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Empower Broadband and River Street Networks. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Shockoe. 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shockoe Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (10) | (342) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shockoe?
Of the providers in Shockoe, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shockoe 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. Empower Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Shockoe, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shockoe
| ISP / Tech Type | Shockoe Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Empower Broadband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
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Brightspeed
August 24, 2026 Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Shockoe?
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 Shockoe is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Empower Broadband and River Street Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Shockoe is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, River Street Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Shockoe, available to 97.9% 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.