5 Best Internet Providers in Sinking Creek, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Sinking Creek, 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 Sinking Creek, VA?

Lumos Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Sinking Creek based on 7 Virginia customer reviews, and Lumos Networks 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Sinking Creek, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Sinking Creek

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sinking Creek Internet Providers

Based on 7 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Lumos Networks is the best internet service provider for Sinking Creek residents. Lumos Networks was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Cellular wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 97.7% coverage in Sinking Creek.

At a national level, based on 99 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Lumos Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.28 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sinking Creek?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Sinking Creek, the fastest internet in the city comes from Lumos Networks.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Sinking Creek

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Lumos Networks	5,000 Mbps
	TDS	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	River Street Networks	50 Mbps
	PemTel	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sinking Creek

Based on data reported by Sinking Creek ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Sinking Creek. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 Lumos Networks. This indicates Lumos Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sinking Creek?

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. Lumos Networks is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Sinking Creek customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Sinking Creek

Sinking Creek 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 Sinking Creek below, including the metrics used and how Sinking Creek compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.

Sinking Creek ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Sinking Creek	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sinking Creek that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	1.85%	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.	173 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 Sinking Creek.	3.1	5.6	6.8

 

Sinking Creek Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Sinking Creek	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.	3.1	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%	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.	92%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	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.	81%	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.	81%	77%	76%

Sinking Creek ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Sinking Creek is D, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sinking Creek is high with a score of 73 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sinking Creek have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Sinking Creek 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.

93% of Sinking Creek households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Sinking Creek 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 Sinking Creek?

How Much Speed does a Sinking Creek Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sinking Creek is 3.1, which is larger than the Virginia average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Sinking Creek's average household income is $93,005 which is about average for the Virginia average of $107,027 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Sinking Creek 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, 7% 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 Sinking Creek has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Sinking Creek households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sinking Creek?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sinking Creek?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sinking Creek?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sinking Creek?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Sinking Creek?

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 Sinking Creek is Lumos Networks.
• The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Lumos Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Sinking Creek is US Cellular.
• US Cellular, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sinking Creek, 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 Sinking Creek compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Sinking Creek 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 Sinking Creek's D ISP Report Card and 73 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.