Best Internet Providers in Virginia
All 21 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Virginia
Virginia has 21 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, DSL, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the state. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Virginia.
Ranks compare Virginia with the other 49 states.
The Best Internet in Virginia at a Glance
Virginia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Verizon
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XFINITY
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Cox
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this state 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 Virginia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Virginia?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Virginia based on 344 local customer reviews. However, across the larger nationwide sample, T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating. 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 Virginia?
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 Virginia
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Glo Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Shentel - cable coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- Shentel - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Point Broadband - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- firefly FIBER BROADBAND - fiber coverage map
- ting - fiber coverage map
- Breezeline - cable coverage map
- All Points Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Street - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Virginia Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- All Points Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lingo Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lumos Networks - dsl coverage map
How Virginia Compares to Other States
Virginia's report card score is tied 36th of 50 and its connectivity index is tied 16th of 50.
| Measure | Virginia | Rank among the 50 states | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||
| Fiber availability | 79.0% | Tied 15th of 50 | 71.5% | Connecticut (93.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,389 Mbps | 40th of 50 | 3,486 Mbps | Connecticut (6,892 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | Tied 42nd of 50 | 7.1 | Utah (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 12th of 50 | 2.7 | Hawaii and Utah (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | Tied 6th of 50 | 15% | Colorado (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 12th of 50 | 96% | Utah (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 12th of 50 | 91% | California and Colorado and 2 more (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 15th of 50 | 76% | New Hampshire (83%) |
| More about the households here | ||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | Tied 12th of 50 | 81% | Utah (89%) |
| Median household income | $109,990 | 6th of 50 | $93,246 | New Jersey ($118,198) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 12th of 50 | 16% | Utah (20%) |
Households in Virginia are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $109,990 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Internet in Virginia by County
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Colonial Heights City to 99.9% in Poquoson City. Every county links to its own page.
Map of Virginia counties by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Every county in Virginia
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,309 | 93.9% | 2,158 Mbps | 6 | B | 92/100 |
| Prince William County | 482,204 | 95.4% | 1,863 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 91/100 |
| Virginia Beach City | 459,470 | 82.6% | 2,328 Mbps | 6 | B | 80/100 |
| Loudoun County | 420,959 | 90.7% | 1,706 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 94/100 |
| Chesterfield County | 364,548 | 88.6% | 1,538 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 86/100 |
| Henrico County | 334,389 | 91.8% | 1,517 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 74/100 |
| Chesapeake City | 249,422 | 90.4% | 2,648 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 76/100 |
| Arlington County | 238,643 | 94.0% | 2,065 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Norfolk City | 238,005 | 76.8% | 4,607 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 60/100 |
| Richmond City | 226,610 | 84.8% | 1,621 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 53/100 |
| Newport News City | 186,247 | 88.0% | 1,979 Mbps | 6 | B- | 64/100 |
| Alexandria City | 159,467 | 75.8% | 2,032 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 68/100 |
| Stafford County | 156,927 | 82.6% | 2,172 Mbps | 6 | B- | 92/100 |
| Spotsylvania County | 140,032 | 79.0% | 1,968 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 85/100 |
| Hampton City | 137,148 | 71.7% | 1,978 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 67/100 |
| Albemarle County | 112,395 | 61.4% | 1,854 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 70/100 |
| Hanover County | 109,979 | 84.0% | 4,979 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 69/100 |
| Roanoke City | 100,011 | 90.3% | 7,368 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Montgomery County | 99,721 | 30.3% | 2,438 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Portsmouth City | 97,915 | 85.8% | 2,470 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 48/100 |
| Roanoke County | 96,929 | 78.9% | 6,271 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 63/100 |
| Suffolk City | 94,324 | 86.7% | 6,064 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 62/100 |
| Frederick County | 91,419 | 66.2% | 4,644 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 62/100 |
| Rockingham County | 83,757 | 42.5% | 3,997 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Bedford County | 79,462 | 91.7% | 2,776 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 49/100 |
| Lynchburg City | 79,009 | 76.6% | 7,067 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 65/100 |
| James City County | 78,254 | 68.1% | 5,684 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 79/100 |
| Augusta County | 77,487 | 58.2% | 3,092 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Fauquier County | 72,972 | 19.4% | 2,205 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 63/100 |
| York County | 70,045 | 90.0% | 2,833 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 82/100 |
| Pittsylvania County | 60,501 | 49.3% | 1,095 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 16/100 |
| Campbell County | 55,696 | 59.8% | 2,363 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 40/100 |
| Franklin County | 54,477 | 53.6% | 1,450 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Washington County | 53,935 | 94.9% | 1,427 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 44/100 |
| Culpeper County | 52,552 | 64.2% | 1,947 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 60/100 |
| Harrisonburg City | 51,814 | 73.0% | 6,885 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 66/100 |
| Henry County | 50,948 | 38.9% | 1,476 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 31/100 |
| Charlottesville City | 46,553 | 89.5% | 1,889 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 62/100 |
| Shenandoah County | 44,186 | 60.0% | 2,068 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Prince George County | 43,010 | 33.4% | 1,305 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 70/100 |
| Manassas City | 42,772 | 91.6% | 1,771 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 82/100 |
| Danville City | 42,590 | 74.0% | 1,607 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Warren County | 40,727 | 51.3% | 3,948 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Tazewell County | 40,429 | 60.3% | 1,038 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 44/100 |
| Gloucester County | 38,711 | 4.0% | 1,956 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 58/100 |
| Isle of Wight County | 38,606 | 36.6% | 996 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 48/100 |
| Louisa County | 37,596 | 88.8% | 1,131 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Orange County | 36,254 | 76.5% | 1,369 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Wise County | 36,130 | 77.0% | 1,599 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Halifax County | 34,022 | 63.4% | 1,141 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 19/100 |
| Pulaski County | 33,800 | 27.1% | 1,376 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Botetourt County | 33,596 | 84.4% | 4,049 Mbps | 5 | B- | 57/100 |
| Petersburg City | 33,458 | 11.2% | 1,663 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 47/100 |
| Accomack County | 33,413 | 88.8% | 902 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 30/100 |
| Amherst County | 31,307 | 59.2% | 1,477 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 38/100 |
| Caroline County | 30,887 | 44.3% | 1,310 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 46/100 |
| Powhatan County | 30,333 | 28.9% | 1,331 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 68/100 |
| Mecklenburg County | 30,319 | 67.8% | 1,191 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 17/100 |
| Smyth County | 29,800 | 98.8% | 1,428 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 33/100 |
| Carroll County | 29,155 | 62.3% | 1,105 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Wythe County | 28,290 | 76.8% | 1,618 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 28/100 |
| Winchester City | 28,120 | 91.8% | 7,627 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Fredericksburg City | 27,982 | 84.8% | 2,049 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 66/100 |
| Dinwiddie County | 27,947 | 10.0% | 1,035 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Fluvanna County | 27,249 | 92.8% | 1,142 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 77/100 |
| King George County | 26,723 | 50.1% | 1,041 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 73/100 |
| Russell County | 25,781 | 92.4% | 1,601 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Staunton City | 25,750 | 92.9% | 7,648 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Salem City | 25,346 | 89.4% | 7,580 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Goochland County | 24,727 | 42.6% | 1,288 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 57/100 |
| Fairfax City | 24,146 | 97.4% | 2,259 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 92/100 |
| Page County | 23,709 | 9.2% | 1,110 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 29/100 |
| Hopewell City | 23,033 | 41.4% | 1,602 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 51/100 |
| New Kent County | 22,945 | 96.4% | 1,814 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 69/100 |
| Rockbridge County | 22,650 | 88.2% | 1,388 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Waynesboro City | 22,196 | 99.2% | 4,974 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 58/100 |
| Lee County | 22,173 | 99.5% | 1,094 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 34/100 |
| Prince Edward County | 21,849 | 76.6% | 1,558 Mbps | 6 | B- | 24/100 |
| Scott County | 21,576 | 99.4% | 1,221 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 32/100 |
| Greene County | 20,552 | 58.7% | 1,562 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Buchanan County | 20,355 | 78.7% | 999 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 40/100 |
| Westmoreland County | 18,477 | 55.9% | 997 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 36/100 |
| Colonial Heights City | 18,170 | 0.0% | 1,570 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Southampton County | 17,996 | 67.9% | 995 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 26/100 |
| King William County | 17,810 | 71.7% | 1,190 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 30/100 |
| Patrick County | 17,608 | 23.0% | 702 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 29/100 |
| Bristol City | 17,219 | 99.9% | 1,748 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 37/100 |
| Manassas Park City | 17,219 | 90.2% | 1,907 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 74/100 |
| Buckingham County | 16,824 | 60.7% | 963 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 30/100 |
| Giles County | 16,787 | 36.8% | 894 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 34/100 |
| Appomattox County | 16,119 | 73.2% | 1,137 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 37/100 |
| Radford City | 16,070 | 45.5% | 4,187 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Brunswick County | 15,849 | 30.7% | 653 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 19/100 |
| Nottoway County | 15,642 | 63.9% | 1,438 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 19/100 |
| Floyd County | 15,476 | 99.6% | 1,013 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 38/100 |
| Williamsburg City | 15,425 | 52.0% | 5,434 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Grayson County | 15,333 | 73.3% | 1,624 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Alleghany County | 15,223 | 92.7% | 4,776 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 37/100 |
| Clarke County | 14,783 | 16.8% | 2,403 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 52/100 |
| Nelson County | 14,775 | 99.1% | 1,236 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Falls Church City | 14,658 | 99.9% | 1,999 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 87/100 |
| Dickenson County | 14,124 | 90.1% | 1,138 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 35/100 |
| Madison County | 13,837 | 71.7% | 967 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 33/100 |
| Martinsville City | 13,485 | 97.8% | 1,984 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Amelia County | 13,265 | 27.7% | 856 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 41/100 |
| Poquoson City | 12,460 | 99.9% | 1,992 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Northampton County | 12,282 | 95.2% | 899 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Lunenburg County | 11,936 | 68.3% | 1,045 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 13/100 |
| Northumberland County | 11,839 | 74.8% | 998 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 30/100 |
| Charlotte County | 11,529 | 90.3% | 1,113 Mbps | 3 | C | 16/100 |
| Greensville County | 11,391 | 56.5% | 1,397 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 38/100 |
| Lancaster County | 10,919 | 78.8% | 995 Mbps | 5 | C | 25/100 |
| Sussex County | 10,829 | 62.6% | 999 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 28/100 |
| Middlesex County | 10,625 | 37.8% | 995 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 44/100 |
| Essex County | 10,599 | 33.1% | 875 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Cumberland County | 9,675 | 70.5% | 908 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 24/100 |
| Richmond County | 8,923 | 68.9% | 995 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 41/100 |
| Mathews County | 8,533 | 26.3% | 995 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 33/100 |
| Franklin City | 8,180 | 13.1% | 998 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 48/100 |
| Rappahannock County | 7,348 | 0.0% | 1,126 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 47/100 |
| Lexington City | 7,320 | 64.2% | 1,993 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 56/100 |
| Charles City County | 6,773 | 3.1% | 1,162 Mbps | 3 | D | 18/100 |
| Galax City | 6,720 | 99.3% | 1,993 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Buena Vista City | 6,641 | 94.1% | 1,999 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 41/100 |
| King and Queen County | 6,608 | 99.5% | 1,178 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Surry County | 6,561 | 99.5% | 999 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Bland County | 6,270 | 25.9% | 567 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 21/100 |
| Emporia City | 5,766 | 34.9% | 1,474 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 51/100 |
| Covington City | 5,737 | 98.1% | 5,018 Mbps | 5 | B | 35/100 |
| Craig County | 4,892 | 6.6% | 303 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 67/100 |
| Bath County | 4,209 | 98.7% | 2,249 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 27/100 |
| Norton City | 3,687 | 94.4% | 1,745 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 43/100 |
| Highland County | 2,232 | 97.0% | 981 Mbps | 1.5 | C- | 41/100 |
Internet Service Providers in Virginia’s Biggest Cities
See internet service options for the largest cities in Virginia below. Click on any city you want to explore or use our location search for more specific results.
- Max download speed: 2,926 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Max download speed: 1,802 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Max download speed: 2,646 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 2,096 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 4,592 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Max download speed: 2,066 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 1,981 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 2,098 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 1,978 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Max download speed: 2,194 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 6,986 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 1,896 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Max download speed: 2,470 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 6,066 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 6,549 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Virginia?
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, Cox Communications 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 Virginia
| Shentel | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber | 8,000 |
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| ting | 2,000 |
| All Points Broadband | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| Starry | 1,000 |
| firefly FIBER BROADBAND | 1,000 |
| River Street Networks | 1,000 |
| Breezeline | 1,000 |
| Lingo Networks | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| Virginia Broadband | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Virginia Internet Providers
Based on 344 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider in the state. 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 91.0% coverage in Virginia. At a state level, AT&T was found in our consumer study to be the highest-rated internet provider in Virginia. For the providers above, there were 309 reviews from Virginia internet service customers.
At a national level, based on 7375 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Virginia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Virginia Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Fiber | (20) | (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (6) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (4) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (8) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (3) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (10) | (10) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (1) | (1) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (85) | (85) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (1) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (5) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (82) | (82) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (26) | (26) | (34) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (5) | (5) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (42) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (6) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Virginia Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Virginia
Based on data reported by Virginia ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the state are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Virginia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,993 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 | Virginia Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Fiber | (20) | (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (4) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (6) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (26) | (26) | (34) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (85) | (85) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (3) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| ting | (1) | (1) | (13) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (8) | (8) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (82) | (82) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (42) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (1) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (5) | (5) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (10) | (10) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (5) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (6) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Virginia Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Virginia?
Of the providers in Virginia, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing, across Virginia or, where too few have reviewed a provider, across 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 Virginia and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Virginia
| ISP / Tech Type | Virginia Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (4) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (3) | (3) | (28) | View Plans | ||
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Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Virginia
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Virginia?
EarthLink Fiber in Virginia
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 52.4% of Virginia homes. Across the state, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,369 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,299 Mbps throughout the state. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Virginia from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Virginia
Verizon offers Fiber service to 52.4% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,369 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,299 Mbps throughout the state. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Virginia from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Glo Fiber in Virginia
Glo Fiber offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Glo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,938 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Glo Fiber.
Brightspeed Fiber in Virginia
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,881 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Virginia from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Virginia
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Lumos Networks Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in Virginia
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Virginia
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,721 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 232 Mbps throughout the state. Cox Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Virginia from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Metronet Fiber in Virginia
Metronet offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Virginia
firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Virginia homes. Across the state, firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Shentel Fiber in Virginia
Shentel offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Shentel Fiber has speeds up to 2,844 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 10,000, with an average of 2,699 Mbps throughout the state. Shentel Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Virginia from Shentel in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Virginia
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Virginia homes. Across the state, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,797 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 1,294 Mbps throughout the state. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Virginia from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
ting Fiber in Virginia
ting offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Virginia homes. Across the state, ting Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,318 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for ting Fiber.
All Points Broadband Fiber in Virginia
All Points Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Virginia homes. Across the state, All Points Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
River Street Fiber in Virginia
River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Virginia homes. Across the state, River Street Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 773 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for River Street Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Virginia?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Virginia
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.0% of Virginia homes. Across the state, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the state.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Virginia
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.1% of Virginia homes. Across the state, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 7.0 Mbps throughout the state.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Virginia
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.1% of Virginia homes. Across the state, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the state.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Virginia
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.1% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 273 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the state.
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless in Virginia
All Points Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of Virginia homes. Across the state, All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 200, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the state.
Starry Fixed Wireless in Virginia
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 383 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 500, with an average of 117 Mbps throughout the state.
Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless in Virginia
Virginia Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.0% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the state.
Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless in Virginia
Lingo Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the state.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Virginia?
XFINITY Cable in Virginia
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 49.5% of Virginia homes. Across the state, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,636 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 377 Mbps throughout the state. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Virginia from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Cox Cable in Virginia
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 33.5% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Cox Cable has speeds up to 1,999 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 500, with an average of 89 Mbps throughout the state. Cox Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Virginia from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Shentel Cable in Virginia
Shentel offers Cable service to 3.5% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Shentel Cable has speeds up to 1,334 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 100, with an average of 53 Mbps throughout the state. Shentel Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Virginia from Shentel in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Cable in Virginia
Spectrum offers Cable service to 2.9% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Breezeline Cable in Virginia
Breezeline offers Cable service to 1.3% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Breezeline Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 967 Mbps, with speeds from 250 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 49 Mbps throughout the state.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Virginia?
Brightspeed DSL in Virginia
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 8.6% of Virginia homes. Across the state, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the state. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Virginia from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
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Zitel
October 20, 2026 slow
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Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
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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 Virginia?
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 Virginia is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. 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 Virginia is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Virginia, available to 91.0% 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.