9 Best Internet Providers in Staunton, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Staunton, 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 Staunton, VA?

Lumos Networks is the best internet provider in Staunton based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Lumos Networks had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Staunton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Lumos Networks is an option for 14.90% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Staunton

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Staunton Internet Providers

Based on 181 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Lumos Networks is the best internet service provider for Staunton residents. Lumos Networks was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Glo Fiber wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 73.6% coverage in Staunton.

At a national level, based on 4186 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Glo Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.21 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Staunton?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Staunton, the fastest internet in the city comes from Glo Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Staunton

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Glo Fiber	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Lumos Networks	1,000 Mbps
	Lingo Networks	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HighSpeedLink.net	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Staunton

Based on data reported by Staunton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Glo Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Staunton. 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 Glo Fiber. This indicates Glo Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Staunton?

Virginia customers rate Lumos Networks 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.

Lumos Networks received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Glo Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Staunton customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Staunton

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

Staunton ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Staunton	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Staunton that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	85.84%	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.	4,078 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 Staunton.	6.2	5.6	6.8

 

Staunton Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Staunton	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.	2.2	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.	84%	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.	64%	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.	66%	77%	76%

Staunton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Staunton is B+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Staunton is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Staunton have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Staunton 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.

84% of Staunton households have an internet connection despite having 98.07% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Staunton 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 Staunton?

How Much Speed does a Staunton Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Staunton is 2.2, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Staunton's average household income is $70,139 which is much lower than the Virginia average of $107,027 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Staunton also has 14% 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 Staunton has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Staunton households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Staunton?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Staunton?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Staunton?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Staunton?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Staunton?

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 Staunton is Lumos Networks.
• 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 Staunton is Lumos Networks.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and XFINITY from Comcast has the broadest coverage in Staunton, 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 Staunton compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Staunton 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 Staunton's B+ ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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