In Prince Edward County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 38.20% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,197 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Prince Edward County, VA.
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Prince Edward County, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Prince Edward County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Prince Edward County are not shown.
Prince Edward County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Prince Edward County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 38.20% of Prince Edward County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Shentel. Call one of the companies with service in Prince Edward County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Prince Edward County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Prince Edward County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Prince Edward County home can get up to 1,197 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,200 Mbps, which 37.66% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Prince Edward County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Prince Edward County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Prince Edward County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Prince Edward County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.43% of Prince Edward County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.13% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.46%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 15.36% of Prince Edward County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Prince Edward County, along with details on where in Prince Edward County and at what speeds.
Shentel Cable in Prince Edward County, VA
Shentel cable coverage
About 38.20%, or 8,347 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northeast, west, east, northwest, southwest, and south Prince Edward County area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Prince Edward County.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Prince Edward County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Prince Edward County. The fastest plan anyone in Prince Edward County can order from Shentel goes up to 1,200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Prince Edward County customers is up to 1,197 Mbps.
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- 98.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Prince Edward County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Prince Edward County cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Prince Edward County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Prince Edward County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Prince Edward County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Prince Edward County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Prince Edward County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,197 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 38.20% in Prince Edward County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Prince Edward County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Nottoway County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Appomattox County, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Amelia County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Campbell County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lynchburg City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dinwiddie County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colonial Heights City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Petersburg City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bedford County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hopewell City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clayton County, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Unicoi County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Uinta County, WY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colfax County, NM: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Codington County, SD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Coahoma County, MS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cleburne County, AR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, SD: more cable coverage, faster speeds