7 Best Internet Providers in Suffolk, VA

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

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Suffolk 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 Suffolk, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.39% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Suffolk

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

Based on 148 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Suffolk residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Glo Fiber wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 66.1% coverage in Suffolk.

At a national level, based on 4141 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 Suffolk?

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

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Glo Fiber	5,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	940 Mbps
	EarthLink	940 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Suffolk

Based on data reported by Suffolk 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 Suffolk. 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 Suffolk?

Virginia customers rate Glo Fiber 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.

Glo Fiber received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Suffolk customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Suffolk

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

Suffolk ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Suffolk	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Suffolk that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	79.03%	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.	3,651 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 Suffolk.	5.2	5.6	6.8

 

Suffolk Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Suffolk	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.	2.6	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.	10%	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.	95%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	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.	71%	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.	71%	77%	76%

Suffolk ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Suffolk is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Suffolk is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Suffolk have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Suffolk 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.

89% of Suffolk households have an internet connection despite having 99.81% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A large amount of Suffolk 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 Suffolk?

How Much Speed does a Suffolk Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Suffolk is 2.6, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Suffolk's average household income is $95,365 which is about average for the Virginia average of $107,027 and much 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.

Suffolk also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 10% 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 Suffolk has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Suffolk households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Suffolk?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Suffolk?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Suffolk?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Suffolk?

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 Suffolk is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• 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 Suffolk is Glo Fiber.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Suffolk 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 Suffolk's B ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

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