In Nelson County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 98.91% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,152 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 Fiber internet providers in Nelson County, VA.
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Nelson County, VA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Nelson 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 Nelson County are not shown.
Nelson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Nelson County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.91% of Nelson County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is firefly FIBER BROADBAND. Call one of the companies with service in Nelson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Nelson County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Nelson County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Nelson County home can get up to 1,152 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 84.12% 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 Nelson County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Nelson County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Nelson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nelson County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.54% of Nelson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.37% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Nelson County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nelson County, along with details on where in Nelson County and at what speeds.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Nelson County, VA
firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber coverage
About 98.40%, or 14,538 people, have firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Nelson County area. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nelson County.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber download speeds
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson County can order from firefly FIBER BROADBAND goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nelson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber upload speeds
In Nelson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber. Compared to other ISPs, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Nelson County fiber providers. firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fiber in Nelson County, VA
River Street fiber coverage
About 25.69%, or 3,795 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northeast, southwest, northwest, east, and south Nelson County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nelson County.
River Street Networks fiber download speeds
River Street is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, River Street fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson County can order from River Street goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nelson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fiber upload speeds
In Nelson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for River Street fiber. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Nelson County fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Nelson Cable Fiber in Nelson County, VA
Nelson Cable fiber coverage
About 20.22%, or 2,988 people, have Nelson Cable fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, central, south, and west Nelson County area. Nelson Cable is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Nelson County.
Nelson Cable fiber download speeds
Nelson Cable is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Nelson Cable fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson County can order from Nelson Cable goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Nelson County customers is up to 1,728 Mbps.
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- 72.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Nelson Cable fiber upload speeds
In Nelson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Nelson Cable fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Nelson Cable is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nelson County fiber providers. Nelson Cable offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Nelson Cable customers can get speeds up to 1,728 Mbps.
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- 72.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Nelson County, VA
Lumos Networks fiber coverage
About 6.80%, or 1,004 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, southwest, northeast, and northwest Nelson County area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson County.
Lumos Networks fiber download speeds
Lumos Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson County. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson County can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Nelson County customers is up to 1,044 Mbps.
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- 1.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 98.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds
In Nelson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lumos Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nelson County fiber providers. Lumos Networks offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Lumos Networks customers can get speeds up to 1,044 Mbps.
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- 1.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 98.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Nelson County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nelson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Nelson County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in Nelson County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,152 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 98.91% in Nelson County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nelson County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Buena Vista City, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rockbridge County, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lexington City, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fluvanna County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Louisa County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Goochland County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Alleghany County, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Covington City, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenbrier County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- King William County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Childress County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Claiborne County, MS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ciales Municipio, PR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chowan County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chouteau County, MT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Choctaw County, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Choctaw County, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Choctaw County, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Yoakum County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds