Best Internet Providers in Wake, VA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Wake, VA
Wake has 7 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 Wake.
Ranks compare Wake with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Wake, VA at a Glance
Wake Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Breezeline
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Virginia Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Wake ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wake, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Wake based on 106 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 Wake?
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 Wake
How Wake Compares to Places Its Size
Wake's report card score is in the bottom 44% and its connectivity index is in the top 8%.
| Measure | Wake | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Middlesex County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 23.2% | bottom 32% | 37.8% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 952 Mbps | bottom 37% | 995 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | top 19% | 5.5 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | top 10% | 24% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 91% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 84% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 4% | 67% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 5% | 81% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $71,049 | top 48% | $78,638 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 10% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 23.2% of homes in Wake, against 37.8% across Middlesex County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Wake are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,049 (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 Wake
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wake?
All Points Broadband Fiber in Wake, VA
Availability:
23.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
All Points Broadband offers Fiber service to 23.2% of Wake homes. Across the city, All Points Broadband 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 Wake?
Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless in Wake, VA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Virginia Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Wake homes. Across the city, Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wake, VA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Wake homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wake, VA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
283 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Wake homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 283 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wake, VA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Wake homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wake, VA
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of Wake homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wake?
Breezeline Cable in Wake, VA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
948 Mbps
Breezeline offers Cable service to 98.8% of Wake homes. Across the city, Breezeline Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 948 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 48 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wake?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Wake, VA.
Internet in Wake by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Wake has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Wake
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Wake
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23176 | 777 | 25.5% | 947 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 68/100 |
How Wake Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Wake that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Cobbs Creek has the most homes with fiber (33.0%) and Deltaville the fewest (0.0%); Wake has 23.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake (this page) | 853 | 23.2% | 952 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 70/100 |
| Deltaville | 1,548 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 67/100 |
| Cobbs Creek | 1,483 | 33.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 41/100 |
| Hartfield | 1,481 | 13.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 48/100 |
| Dutton | 1,080 | 25.3% | 1,260 Mbps | 5 | C- | 18/100 |
| Topping | 820 | 44.5% | 995 Mbps | 6 | C | 49/100 |
| Hardyville | 656 | 22.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 53/100 |
| Locust Hill | 550 | 62.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Stormont | 416 | 87.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Freeport | 138 | 12.3% | 1,618 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 23/100 |
| Christchurch | 91 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wake?
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, Breezeline 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 Wake
| Breezeline | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| All Points Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Virginia Broadband | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Wake Internet Providers
Based on 106 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Wake 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 86.8% coverage in Wake.
At a national level, based on 2291 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 Wake Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wake, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wake 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (5) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Virginia Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wake
Based on data reported by Wake ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Breezeline. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Wake. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 948 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 | Wake Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (5) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Virginia Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wake?
Of the providers in Wake, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wake 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 Wake, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wake
| ISP / Tech Type | Wake 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 | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (5) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Virginia Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
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FiberLync Fiber
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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 Wake?
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 Wake is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Breezeline. 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 Wake is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Virginia Broadband, Viasat, HughesNet, and Breezeline has the broadest coverage in Wake, available to 98.8% 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.