Best Internet Providers in Sparkling Springs, VA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sparkling Springs, VA
Sparkling Springs has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Sparkling Springs.
Ranks compare Sparkling Springs with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sparkling Springs, VA at a Glance
Sparkling Springs Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Glo Fiber
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Fiber
EarthLink
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Verizon
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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 Sparkling Springs ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sparkling Springs, VA?
Glo Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Sparkling Springs based on 203 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sparkling Springs?
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 Sparkling Springs
How Sparkling Springs Compares to Places Its Size
Sparkling Springs's report card score is in the top 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 42%.
| Measure | Sparkling Springs | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Rockingham County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 37.0% | bottom 36% | 42.5% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,659 Mbps | top 10% | 3,997 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | top 19% | 4.8 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 9% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 87% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | top 43% | 63% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 34% | 76% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $88,378 | top 21% | $81,282 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 37.0% of homes in Sparkling Springs, against 42.5% across Rockingham County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Sparkling Springs are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,378 (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 Sparkling Springs
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sparkling Springs?
Glo Fiber in Sparkling Springs, VA
Availability:
36.9%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Glo Fiber offers Fiber service to 36.9% of Sparkling Springs homes. Across the city, Glo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sparkling Springs?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sparkling Springs, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Sparkling Springs homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sparkling Springs, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Sparkling Springs homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sparkling Springs, VA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Sparkling Springs homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
HighSpeedLink.net Fixed Wireless in Sparkling Springs, VA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
HighSpeedLink.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Sparkling Springs homes. Across the city, HighSpeedLink.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sparkling Springs, VA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Sparkling Springs homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sparkling Springs?
XFINITY Cable in Sparkling Springs, VA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 94.1% of Sparkling Springs homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sparkling Springs?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Sparkling Springs, VA.
Internet in Sparkling Springs by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sparkling Springs
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Sparkling Springs
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Sparkling Springs Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sparkling Springs that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Harrisonburg has the most homes with fiber (67.3%) and Genoa the fewest (0.0%); Sparkling Springs has 37.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkling Springs (this page) | 203 | 37.0% | 3,659 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 44/100 |
| Harrisonburg | 66,762 | 67.3% | 6,310 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 62/100 |
| Broadway | 7,539 | 40.2% | 3,815 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 43/100 |
| Timberville | 5,441 | 67.1% | 5,279 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 35/100 |
| Linville | 1,675 | 7.5% | 1,334 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 37/100 |
| Keezletown | 1,643 | 6.0% | 1,294 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Genoa | 1,052 | 0.0% | 365 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 21/100 |
| Fulks Run | 909 | 0.0% | 218 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 19/100 |
| Singers Glen | 818 | 0.0% | 1,062 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 41/100 |
| Tenth Legion | 554 | 15.7% | 657 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 22/100 |
| Palos | 434 | 0.0% | 654 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sparkling Springs?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Glo Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Sparkling Springs
| Glo Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HighSpeedLink.net | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sparkling Springs Internet Providers
Based on 203 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Glo Fiber is the best internet service provider for Sparkling Springs residents. Glo Fiber was rated at an average of 4.35 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 94.1% coverage in Sparkling Springs.
At a national level, based on 4636 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 Sparkling Springs Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sparkling Springs, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sparkling Springs Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Fiber | (0) |  (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HighSpeedLink.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sparkling Springs
Based on data reported by Sparkling Springs ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Glo Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Sparkling Springs. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Glo Fiber. This indicates Glo Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sparkling Springs Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HighSpeedLink.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sparkling Springs?
Of the providers in Sparkling Springs, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sparkling Springs 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 Sparkling Springs, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sparkling Springs
| ISP / Tech Type | Sparkling Springs Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HighSpeedLink.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
Customer Reviews
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
ISPReports User
Zitel
October 20, 2026 slow
ISPReports User
Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
ISPReports User
FiberLync Fiber
September 22, 2026 ISPReports User
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 Sparkling Springs?
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 Sparkling Springs is Glo Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Glo Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Glo Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sparkling Springs is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sparkling Springs, available to 100.0% 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.