Best Internet Providers in Wakefield, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Wakefield, VA
Wakefield 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 Wakefield.
Ranks compare Wakefield with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Wakefield, VA at a Glance
Wakefield Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Ruralband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Wakefield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wakefield, VA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Wakefield 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 Wakefield, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.12% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Wakefield?
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 Wakefield Compares to Places Its Size
Wakefield's report card score is in the bottom 16% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 16%.
| Measure | Wakefield | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sussex County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 62.4% | bottom 41% | 62.6% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 995 Mbps | bottom 26% | 999 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.1 | bottom 9% | 2.8 | 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 | 8% | bottom 41% | 10% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 14% | 90% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 86% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 52% | bottom 20% | 41% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 60% | bottom 12% | 57% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $64,653 | bottom 33% | $66,064 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 9% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 62.4% of homes in Wakefield, against 62.6% across Sussex County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Wakefield are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,653 (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 Wakefield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wakefield?
Ruralband Fiber in Wakefield, VA
Availability:
44.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ruralband offers Fiber service to 44.5% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, Ruralband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Wakefield, VA
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 21.2% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wakefield?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wakefield, VA
Availability:
84.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.1% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wakefield, VA
Availability:
81.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
274 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.9% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 274 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wakefield, VA
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.1% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wakefield, VA
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.1% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wakefield?
Spectrum Cable in Wakefield, VA
Availability:
72.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 72.4% of Wakefield homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wakefield?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Wakefield, VA.
Internet in Wakefield by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Wakefield has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Wakefield
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Wakefield
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23888 | 2,169 | 66.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 29/100 |
How Wakefield Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Wakefield that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Ivor has the most homes with fiber (72.2%) and Waverly the fewest (40.1%); Wakefield has 62.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield (this page) | 1,958 | 62.4% | 995 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Waverly | 5,480 | 40.1% | 999 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Ivor | 1,973 | 72.2% | 990 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 25/100 |
| Dendron | 713 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 51/100 |
| Elberon | 671 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 28/100 |
| Pons | 305 | 92.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.4 | C- | 33/100 |
| Moorings | 209 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Manry | 186 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 23/100 |
| Raynor | 147 | 85.0% | 854 Mbps | 1.7 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Homeville | 101 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Littleton | 80 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 17/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wakefield?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ruralband and Spectrum 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 Wakefield
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Ruralband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Wakefield Internet Providers
Based on 107 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Wakefield residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.90 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.72 out of 5 stars and 81.9% coverage in Wakefield.
At a national level, based on 4174 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 Wakefield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wakefield, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wakefield 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 | ||
| Ruralband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wakefield
Based on data reported by Wakefield ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ruralband and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Wakefield. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wakefield Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Ruralband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wakefield?
Of the providers in Wakefield, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wakefield 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. Ruralband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Wakefield, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wakefield
| ISP / Tech Type | Wakefield Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Ruralband | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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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 Wakefield?
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 Wakefield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ruralband and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Wakefield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Wakefield, available to 84.1% 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.