In Charles City County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 98.04% 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.
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8 Internet Service Providers in Charles City 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 Charles City County are not shown.
Charles City County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.04% of Charles City County. 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Charles City County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Charles City County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Charles City County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Charles City County home can get up to 1,152 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.73% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.82% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Charles City County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Charles City County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Charles City County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Charles City County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Charles City County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 92.40% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.64%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.96% of Charles City County homes.
Internet Market Health in Charles City County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Charles City County 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 Charles City County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Charles City County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Charles City County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Charles City County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Charles City County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Charles City County, along with details on where in Charles City County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Charles City County, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 92.40%, or 6,258 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Charles City County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Charles City County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles City County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charles City County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles City County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Charles City County customers is up to 1,215 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 98.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Charles City County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Charles City County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Charles City County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 39 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 98.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fiber in Charles City County, VA
River Street fiber coverage
About 3.13%, or 212 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Charles City County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Charles City County.
River Street Networks fiber download speeds
River Street is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles City County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, River Street fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charles City County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles City County can order from River Street goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Charles City County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fiber upload speeds
In Charles City County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for River Street fiber. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Charles City County fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charles City County is up to 300 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Charles City County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.63%, or 5,732 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Charles City County 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 Charles City County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles City County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charles City County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles City County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Charles City County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charles City County 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Charles City County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Charles City County 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 9.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Charles City County, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 14.09%, or 954 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, east, and south Charles City County 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 Charles City County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles City County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Charles City County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles City County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Charles City County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charles City County 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 Charles City County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Charles City County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Charles City County, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 11.22%, or 760 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, north, northwest, southwest, and northeast Charles City County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Charles City County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles City County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charles City County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles City County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Charles City County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charles City County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Charles City County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Charles City County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 9.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Charles City County, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 11.22%, or 760 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, north, northwest, southwest, and northeast Charles City County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Charles City County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Charles City County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Charles City County. The fastest plan anyone in Charles City County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Charles City County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Charles City County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Charles City County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Charles City County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 9.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Charles City County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Charles City County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Charles City County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Charles City County are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,152 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 98.04% in Charles City County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Charles City County 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 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
- New Kent County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hopewell City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prince George County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colonial Heights City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- James City County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Petersburg City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Williamsburg City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chesterfield County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gloucester County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mathews County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clarke County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clinch County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stone County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sublette County, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sullivan County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Summers County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cloud County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds