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Best Internet Providers in Wilderness, VA

All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Wilderness has 5 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 Wilderness.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber20.4%Orange County 76.5%bottom 31%
Average top speed654 MbpsOrange County 1,369 Mbpsbottom 24%
Providers52.3 at a typical addressbottom 19%
Homes with internet90%Orange County 93%top 29%
ISP Report CardDscore 16 of 100bottom 17%
Connectivity index65/100Orange County 62/100top 12%

Ranks compare Wilderness with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Wilderness, VA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Wilderness ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestXFINITY from ComcastUp to 2,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.90 out of 5 by its customers, available to 79.63% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Wilderness Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

XFINITY

XFINITY logo

Availability:

27.8%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(2379)

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1-877-244-3013 Price: $45.00 - $119.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Wilderness.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Wilderness residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Cable

27.8%

1,787 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(2077)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

63.0%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 - $60.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Wilderness.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Wilderness residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

20.4%

980 Mbps

980 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(453)

Fixed Wireless

63.0%

300 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

79.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Wilderness.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Wilderness residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

79.6%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

20.4%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: $39.95 - $69.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Wilderness.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Wilderness residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

20.4%

980 Mbps

980 Mbps

Fiber: 3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

Virginia Broadband

Virginia Broadband logo

Availability:

20.4%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Wilderness.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Wilderness residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

20.4%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Wilderness residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Wilderness ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wilderness, VA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Wilderness 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 Wilderness, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 79.63% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Wilderness?

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.

Wilderness, VA map of internet availability

How Wilderness Compares to Places Its Size

Wilderness's report card score is in the bottom 17% and its connectivity index is in the top 12%.

Dscore 16 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 17%
65/100Orange County 62/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 12%
Measure Wilderness Rank among US places under 1,000 people Orange County Virginia US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 20.4% bottom 31% 76.5% 79.0% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 654 Mbps bottom 24% 1,369 Mbps 2,389 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 2.3 bottom 19% 5 5.7 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.9 top 11% 2.6 2.6 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 18% top 13% 15% 18% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 94% top 39% 94% 96% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 90% top 29% 93% 92% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 70% top 25% 70% 77% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 86% top 11% 82% 83% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $119,479 top 5% $96,313 $109,990 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 15% top 22% 13% 16% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 20.4% of homes in Wilderness, against 76.5% across Orange County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Wilderness are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $119,479 (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 Wilderness

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wilderness?

EarthLink Fiber in Wilderness, VA

EarthLink logo

Availability:

20.4%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

Avg. Download Speed

980 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Wilderness homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 980 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 980 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 880, with an average of 880 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Wilderness from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fiber in Wilderness, VA

Verizon logo

Availability:

20.4%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(453)

Avg. Download Speed

980 Mbps

Verizon offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Wilderness homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 980 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 880, with an average of 880 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Wilderness from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

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

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wilderness, VA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

79.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% of Wilderness homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Wilderness from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wilderness, VA

Verizon logo

Availability:

63.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

300 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.0% of Wilderness homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 300 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Wilderness from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless in Wilderness, VA

Virginia Broadband logo

Availability:

20.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Virginia Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.4% of Wilderness homes. Across the city, Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city. Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Wilderness from Virginia Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wilderness?

XFINITY Cable in Wilderness, VA

XFINITY logo

Availability:

27.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(2077)

Avg. Download Speed

1,787 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 27.8% of Wilderness homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,787 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 250, with an average of 193 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Wilderness from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wilderness?

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

Internet in Wilderness by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Wilderness

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Wilderness

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Wilderness Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Wilderness that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Lake of the Woods has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Todds Tavern the fewest (53.1%); Wilderness has 20.4%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Wilderness (this page)54 20.4%654 Mbps2.3D65/100
Lake of the Woods8,081 100.0%1,852 Mbps6.2B+77/100
Locust Grove5,826 68.1%1,649 Mbps5.2C+72/100
Todds Tavern1,056 53.1%2,000 Mbps5.1C+62/100
Burr Hill961 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.6C+55/100
Lignum715 45.7%614 Mbps4.2D+31/100
Richardsville591 0.0%111 Mbps2.1F28/100
Indian Town479 99.0%991 Mbps5.4B-45/100
Gold Dale269 61.3%616 Mbps3.6D+69/100
Brockroad216 0.0%2,000 Mbps2.3D80/100
Parker190 68.4%743 Mbps3.9C-71/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wilderness?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from XFINITY from Comcast.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Wilderness

Max Advertised Speed in Wilderness, VA
XFINITY from Comcast2,000
Verizon980
EarthLink980
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Viasat100
HughesNet25
Virginia Broadband25

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Customer Ratings for Wilderness Internet Providers

Based on 177 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Wilderness 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 63.0% coverage in Wilderness.

At a national level, based on 3552 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 Wilderness Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wilderness, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeWilderness OverallVirginia OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (10)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (85)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (82)3.5 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Virginia BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wilderness

Based on data reported by Wilderness ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Wilderness. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,787 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeWilderness SpeedVirginia SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (85)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (82)4 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (10)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Virginia BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wilderness?

Of the providers in Wilderness, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wilderness 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.38 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Wilderness, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Wilderness

ISP / Tech TypeWilderness AffordabilityVirginia AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (10)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (85)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (82)3 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Virginia BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

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Zitel Fiber

1 of 5 stars October 22, 2026

Slow

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Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Zitel

1 of 5 stars October 20, 2026

slow

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 20, 2026

Fast

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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FiberLync Fiber

5 of 5 stars September 22, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

ISPReports User

Brightspeed

4 of 5 stars August 24, 2026

Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Wilderness?

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 Wilderness is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Wilderness is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Wilderness, available to 79.6% 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.