In Halifax County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 98.42% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,083 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Halifax 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 Halifax County are not shown.
Halifax 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 98.42% of Halifax 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 Halifax County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Halifax County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Halifax County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Halifax County home can get up to 1,083 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 23.63% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.33% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Halifax County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Halifax County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Halifax County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Halifax County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 50.05% of Halifax County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.35% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 7.58%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.44%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.58% of Halifax County homes.
Internet Market Health in Halifax County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Halifax 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 Halifax County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.2 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Halifax County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Halifax County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, 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 worse. Halifax County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Halifax County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Halifax County, along with details on where in Halifax County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Halifax County, VA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 69.83%, or 23,757 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Halifax County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Halifax County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Halifax County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Halifax County. The fastest plan anyone in Halifax County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Halifax County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 27.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 40.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Halifax County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Halifax County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Halifax County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.2 Mbps.
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- 41.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 40.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Halifax County, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 48.96%, or 16,658 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Halifax County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Halifax County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Halifax County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Halifax County. The fastest plan anyone in Halifax County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Halifax County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Halifax 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 Halifax County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Halifax County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband Fiber in Halifax County, VA
EMPOWER Broadband fiber coverage
About 35.00%, or 11,909 people, have EMPOWER Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, northeast, north, west, southwest, east, and south Halifax County area. EMPOWER Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Halifax County.
EMPOWER Broadband fiber download speeds
EMPOWER Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Halifax County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EMPOWER Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Halifax County. The fastest plan anyone in Halifax County can order from EMPOWER Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Halifax County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EMPOWER Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Halifax County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EMPOWER Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EMPOWER Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Halifax County fiber providers. EMPOWER Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Halifax 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
Brightspeed Fiber in Halifax County, VA
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 24.12%, or 8,207 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, west, north, south, and southeast Halifax County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Halifax County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Halifax County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Halifax County. The fastest plan anyone in Halifax County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Halifax County customers is up to 1,960 Mbps.
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- 98.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Halifax County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Halifax County fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 Halifax County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,959 Mbps.
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- 98.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Halifax County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 85.92%, or 29,231 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Halifax 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 most of Halifax County.
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 Halifax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Halifax County. The fastest plan anyone in Halifax 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 Halifax County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Halifax 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Halifax 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 Halifax 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 9.6 Mbps.
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- 38.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Halifax County, VA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 72.83%, or 24,778 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Halifax County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Halifax County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Halifax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Halifax County. The fastest plan anyone in Halifax County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Halifax County customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 84.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Halifax County 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 Halifax County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 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 Halifax County is up to 20 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 1.4 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 84.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Halifax County, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 59.51%, or 20,245 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Halifax County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Halifax County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Halifax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Halifax County. The fastest plan anyone in Halifax 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 Halifax County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Halifax 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 Halifax 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 Halifax 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 4.8 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Halifax County, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 59.51%, or 20,245 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Halifax County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Halifax County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Halifax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Halifax County. The fastest plan anyone in Halifax 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 Halifax County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Halifax 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 Halifax 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 Halifax 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 4.8 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Halifax County, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 40.79%, or 13,876 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Halifax County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Halifax County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Halifax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Halifax County. The fastest plan anyone in Halifax County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Halifax County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Halifax 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 Halifax County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Halifax County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Halifax County, VA
River Street fixed wireless coverage
About 4.99%, or 1,696 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, northwest, and southeast Halifax 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 Halifax County.
River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds
River Street is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Halifax County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Halifax County. The fastest plan anyone in Halifax County can order from River Street goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Halifax County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 68.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 31.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Halifax County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Halifax County fixed wireless providers. River Street 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 Halifax County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, River Street customers can get speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.
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- 68.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 31.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Halifax County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Halifax County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Halifax County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Halifax County are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,083 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 98.42% in Halifax County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Halifax 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
- Pittsylvania County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mecklenburg County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Martinsville City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brunswick County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Patrick County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Emporia City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greensville County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southampton County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Texas County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coamo Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cocke County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Codington County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coffee County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colleton County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds