Best Internet Providers in Swords Creek, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Swords Creek, VA
Swords Creek has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Swords Creek.
Ranks compare Swords Creek with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Swords Creek, VA at a Glance
Swords Creek Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Point Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Shentel
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Swords Creek ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Swords Creek, VA?
Point Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Swords Creek based on 135 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 Swords Creek?
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.
How Swords Creek Compares to Places Its Size
Swords Creek's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 20%.
| Measure | Swords Creek | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Russell County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.3% | top 30% | 92.4% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,624 Mbps | top 46% | 1,601 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.7 | bottom 5% | 4.4 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 29% | 6% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 9% | 85% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 67% | bottom 2% | 73% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | bottom 34% | 62% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 47% | bottom 2% | 58% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $47,227 | bottom 7% | $52,695 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 4% | 7% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 94.3% of homes in Swords Creek, against 92.4% across Russell County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Swords Creek are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $47,227 (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 Swords Creek
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Swords Creek?
Point Broadband Fiber in Swords Creek, VA
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 94.3% of Swords Creek homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
iGo Fiber in Swords Creek, VA
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
iGo offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Swords Creek homes. Across the city, iGo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Swords Creek?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Swords Creek, VA
Availability:
55.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.2% of Swords Creek homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Swords Creek, VA
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.2% of Swords Creek homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Swords Creek?
Shentel Cable in Swords Creek, VA
Availability:
66.1%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Cable service to 66.1% of Swords Creek homes. Across the city, Shentel Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Swords Creek, VA
Availability:
42.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 42.2% of Swords Creek homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Swords Creek?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Swords Creek, VA.
Internet in Swords Creek by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Swords Creek has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Swords Creek
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Swords Creek
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24649 | 2,441 | 97.0% | 1,539 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 34/100 |
How Swords Creek Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Swords Creek that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Honaker has the most homes with fiber (95.6%) and Richlands the fewest (79.6%); Swords Creek has 94.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Creek (this page) | 1,515 | 94.3% | 1,624 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 32/100 |
| Richlands | 5,747 | 79.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 48/100 |
| Honaker | 3,122 | 95.6% | 1,786 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 24/100 |
| Raven | 2,652 | 88.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C | 44/100 |
| Lynn Spring | 572 | 96.8% | 1,641 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Gardner | 452 | 97.1% | 1,105 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 45/100 |
| Russell | 441 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 25/100 |
| Vandyke | 309 | 98.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Hubbard Junction | 277 | 98.2% | 1,176 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Red Ash | 146 | 64.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Doran | 28 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Swords Creek?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Point Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Shentel 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 Swords Creek
| Shentel | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| iGo | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Swords Creek Internet Providers
Based on 135 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Point Broadband is the best internet service provider for Swords Creek residents. Point Broadband was rated at an average of 4.13 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Shentel wins for second-place in Virginia, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 66.1% coverage in Swords Creek.
At a national level, based on 3161 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 Swords Creek Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Swords Creek, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Swords Creek Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Broadband |  (1) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (1) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| iGo | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Swords Creek
Based on data reported by Swords Creek ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Shentel. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Swords Creek. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Point Broadband. This indicates Point Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Swords Creek Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Broadband | (1) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (1) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| iGo | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Swords Creek?
Of the providers in Swords Creek, customers rate Point Broadband the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Swords Creek 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.
Point Broadband is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.80 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Swords Creek, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Swords Creek
| ISP / Tech Type | Swords Creek Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Broadband | (1) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (1) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| iGo | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Swords 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 Swords Creek is Point Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be Shentel. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Point Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Swords Creek is Point Broadband.
- Viasat, Point Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Swords Creek, available to 94.3% 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.