In Big Island there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.69% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,900 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.
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9 Internet Service Providers in Big Island
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 Big Island are not shown.
Big Island Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Big Island
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Internet service is available in 99.69% of Big Island. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Now you can call companies in Big Island with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Big Island?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Big Island.
Internet Speed Key
The average Big Island home can get up to 1,900 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,048 Mbps, which 87.01% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Big Island.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Big Island, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Big Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Big Island you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.26% of Big Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.44%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Big Island homes.
Internet Market Health in Big Island
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Big Island internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Big Island based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Big Island internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Big Island homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Big Island internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Big Island needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Big Island, along with details on where in Big Island and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Big Island, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 87.01%, or 1,139 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Island area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Big Island.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Island. The fastest plan anyone in Big Island can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, and all Big Island customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Big Island download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Big Island fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Island is up to 2,048 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Big Island, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 87.01%, or 1,139 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Island area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Big Island.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Island. The fastest plan anyone in Big Island can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, and all Big Island customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Big Island download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Big Island fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Island is up to 2,048 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
Zitel Fiber in Big Island, VA
Zitel fiber coverage
About 68.07%, or 891 people, have Zitel fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Island area. Zitel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Big Island.
Zitel fiber download speeds
Zitel is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zitel fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Island. The fastest plan anyone in Big Island can order from Zitel goes up to 960 Mbps, and all Big Island customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 960.0 Mbps
Zitel fiber upload speeds
In Big Island download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zitel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Zitel is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Big Island fiber providers. Zitel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Island is up to 960 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 960.0 Mbps
Shentel Fiber in Big Island, VA
Shentel fiber coverage
About 57.60%, or 754 people, have Shentel fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, central, east, west, north, south, and southeast Big Island area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Big Island.
Shentel fiber download speeds
Shentel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shentel fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Island. The fastest plan anyone in Big Island can order from Shentel goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Big Island customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
Shentel fiber upload speeds
In Big Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Big Island fiber providers. Shentel offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Island is up to 1,200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Shentel customers can get speeds up to 1,008 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Big Island, VA
Lumos Networks fiber coverage
About 16.42%, or 215 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and east Big Island area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Big Island.
Lumos Networks fiber download speeds
Lumos Networks is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Island. The fastest plan anyone in Big Island can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Big Island customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds
In Big Island 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 Big Island fiber providers. Lumos Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Island is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Big Island, VA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 95.57%, or 1,251 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Island area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Big Island.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Big Island. The fastest plan anyone in Big Island can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Big Island customers is up to 15 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 35.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 64.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Big Island fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Island is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 1.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 64.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Big Island, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 65.01%, or 851 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Big Island area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Big Island.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Big Island. The fastest plan anyone in Big Island can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Big Island customers is up to 43 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 24.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 75.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Big Island fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Island is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 7.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 75.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Big Island, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 1.68%, or 22 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Big Island area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Big Island.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Big Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Big Island. The fastest plan anyone in Big Island can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Big Island customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Big Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Big Island fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Big Island is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Big Island Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Big Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Big Island compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Big Island are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,900 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 99.69% in Big Island.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Big Island are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Major, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waugh, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sedalia, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Naola, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coleman Falls, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charlemont, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coltons Mill, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Naturl Br Sta, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Natural Bridge Station, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pedlar Mills, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Shutesbury, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Primghar, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roosevelt, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roosevelt, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seligman, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Egan, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edgar Springs, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Springfield, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Ellijay, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Odessa, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds