7 Best Internet Providers in Wake, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Wake, 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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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.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wake, VA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Wake based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Wake, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 97.66% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Wake

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

Based on 90 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Wake residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 23.2% coverage in Wake.

At a national level, based on 2035 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wake?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Atlantic Broadband and All Points Broadband 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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	All Points Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Atlantic Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Virginia Broadband	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 Atlantic Broadband and All Points Broadband. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Wake. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wake?

Virginia customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

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

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

Rated Affordability in Wake

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

Wake ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Wake	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Wake that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	23.21%	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.	941 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 Wake.	5.3	5.6	6.8

 

Wake Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Wake	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.	2.4	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.	19%	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.	93%	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.	77%	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.	78%	77%	76%

Wake ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Wake is C-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Wake is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Wake have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Wake 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.

93% of Wake households have an internet connection despite having 98.83% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Wake 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 Wake?

How Much Speed does a Wake Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Wake is 2.4, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Wake's average household income is $73,870 which is 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 higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Wake also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 19% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Wake has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Wake households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wake?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wake?

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.

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

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 Atlantic Broadband and All Points Broadband. 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, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Wake, 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 Wake compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Wake 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 Wake's C- ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.