3 Best Internet Providers in West Augusta, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in West Augusta, 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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Who is the Best Internet Provider in West Augusta, VA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in West Augusta 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 West Augusta, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 4.56% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in West Augusta

Local, State, and National Ratings for all West Augusta Internet Providers

Based on 10 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for West Augusta residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Lumos Networks wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 10.3% coverage in West Augusta.

At a national level, based on 338 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Lumos Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.28 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in West Augusta?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in West Augusta, the fastest internet in the city comes from Lumos Networks.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in West Augusta

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Lumos Networks	1,000 Mbps
	MGW	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in West Augusta

Based on data reported by West Augusta ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in West Augusta. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Lumos Networks. This indicates Lumos Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in West Augusta?

Virginia customers rate Lumos Networks 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.

Lumos Networks received a local rating of 4.33 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s West Augusta customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in West Augusta

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

West Augusta ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	West Augusta	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in West Augusta that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	71.48%	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.	842 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 West Augusta.	1.8	5.6	6.8

 

West Augusta Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	West Augusta	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.	2.3	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.	8%	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.	71%	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.	91%	77%	76%

West Augusta ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in West Augusta is D+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in West Augusta is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in West Augusta have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The West Augusta 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 West Augusta households have an internet connection while having 85.17% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% have satellite, 2% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 91% subscribe to it. A very large amount of West Augusta 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 West Augusta?

How Much Speed does a West Augusta Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in West Augusta is 2.3, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. West Augusta's average household income is $86,576 which is about average for the Virginia average of $107,027 and higher than 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.

West Augusta also has 6% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 West Augusta has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, West Augusta households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in West Augusta?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in West Augusta?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in West Augusta, VA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in West Augusta?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in West Augusta?

Which ISP Should You Choose in West Augusta?

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 West Augusta is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Lumos Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in West Augusta is Lumos Networks.
• Viasat, MGW, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in West Augusta, 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 West Augusta compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how West Augusta 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 West Augusta's D+ ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.