Best Internet Providers in Stafford, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Stafford, VA
Stafford has 6 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 Stafford.
Ranks compare Stafford with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Stafford, VA at a Glance
Stafford Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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 Stafford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stafford, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Stafford based on 183 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Stafford?
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 Stafford
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- KGI Communications - fiber coverage map
- KGI Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Stafford Compares to Places Its Size
Stafford's report card score is tied 564th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 17th of 749.
| Measure | Stafford | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Stafford County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.2% | Tied 278th of 749 | 82.6% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,201 Mbps | Tied 606th of 749 | 2,172 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | Tied 642nd of 749 | 6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | Tied 64th of 749 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | Tied 141st of 749 | 20% | 18% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 11th of 749 | 99% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 97% | Tied 31st of 749 | 97% | 92% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | Tied 31st of 749 | 88% | 77% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 93% | Tied 51st of 749 | 92% | 83% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $153,940 | 48th of 749 | $146,242 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | Tied 50th of 749 | 19% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 88.2% of homes in Stafford, against 82.6% across Stafford County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Stafford are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $153,940 (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 Stafford
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stafford?
EarthLink Fiber in Stafford, VA
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,179 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 88.1% of Stafford homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,179 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 2,170 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Stafford from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Stafford, VA
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,179 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 88.1% of Stafford homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,179 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 2,170 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Stafford from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
KGI Communications Fiber in Stafford, VA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
KGI Communications offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Stafford homes. Across the city, KGI Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Stafford, VA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,812 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Stafford homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,812 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 199 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Stafford from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Stafford?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stafford, VA
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Stafford homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Stafford, VA
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Stafford homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Stafford, VA
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Stafford homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stafford, VA
Availability:
46.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
195 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.3% of Stafford homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 195 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
KGI Communications Fixed Wireless in Stafford, VA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
310 Mbps
KGI Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Stafford homes. Across the city, KGI Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 310 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 262 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Stafford?
XFINITY Cable in Stafford, VA
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,900 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.5% of Stafford homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,900 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 523 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Stafford from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Stafford?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Stafford, VA.
Internet in Stafford by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Stafford has 1 neighborhood and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Stafford
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embrey Mill | 3,635 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 96/100 |
ZIP codes in Stafford
How Stafford Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Stafford that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Dumfries has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Garrisonville the fewest (0.0%); Stafford has 88.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford (this page) | 93,307 | 88.2% | 2,201 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 93/100 |
| Triangle | 10,656 | 96.8% | 1,843 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Dumfries | 8,524 | 99.0% | 1,961 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Quantico Base | 5,221 | 56.0% | 1,765 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 90/100 |
| Hartwood | 1,422 | 9.1% | 1,866 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 80/100 |
| Garrisonville | 1,144 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 76/100 |
| Somerville | 1,005 | 0.0% | 1,266 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 42/100 |
| Widewater | 578 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 90/100 |
| Quantico | 578 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 1.5 | D | 55/100 |
| Ruby | 414 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 76/100 |
| Brooke | 375 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 79/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stafford?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Verizon 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 Stafford
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| KGI Communications | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Stafford Internet Providers
Based on 183 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Stafford residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 91.4% coverage in Stafford.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 Stafford Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Stafford, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stafford Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| KGI Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stafford
Based on data reported by Stafford ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Stafford. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,049 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stafford Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| KGI Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stafford?
Of the providers in Stafford, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Stafford 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 Stafford, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Stafford
| ISP / Tech Type | Stafford Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | 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 | ||
| KGI Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Stafford?
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 Stafford is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Stafford is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Stafford, available to 98.9% 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.