In Head Waters there are 4 residential internet providers covering 98.72% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Head Waters
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 Head Waters are not shown.
Head Waters 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
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Internet service is available in 98.72% of Head Waters. 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 MGW. Now you can call companies in Head Waters with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Head Waters?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Head Waters.
Internet Speed Key
The average Head Waters home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.72% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Head Waters?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Head Waters you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.72% of Head Waters homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.28% of Head Waters homes.
Internet Market Health in Head Waters
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Head Waters 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 Head Waters based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Head Waters internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Head Waters homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, 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. Head Waters internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Head Waters badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Head Waters, along with details on where in Head Waters and at what speeds.
MGW Fiber in Head Waters, VA
MGW fiber coverage
About 98.72%, or 154 people, have MGW fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Head Waters area. MGW is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Head Waters.
MGW fiber download speeds
MGW is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Head Waters. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MGW fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Head Waters. The fastest plan anyone in Head Waters can order from MGW goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Head Waters customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MGW fiber upload speeds
In Head Waters download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MGW fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MGW is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Head Waters fiber providers. MGW offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Head Waters is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
MGW DSL in Head Waters, VA
MGW DSL coverage
About 87.82%, or 137 people, have MGW DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, east, and northeast Head Waters area. MGW is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Head Waters.
MGW DSL download speeds
MGW is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Head Waters. Versus other DSL providers in the area, MGW DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Head Waters. The fastest plan anyone in Head Waters can order from MGW goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Head Waters customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 63.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
MGW DSL upload speeds
In Head Waters download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MGW DSL. Compared to other ISPs, MGW is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Head Waters DSL providers. MGW offers 3 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 Head Waters is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, MGW customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Head Waters, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 53.85%, or 84 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Head Waters area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Head Waters.
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 Head Waters. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Head Waters. The fastest plan anyone in Head Waters can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Head Waters customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Head Waters 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 the fastest compared to other Head Waters fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Head Waters is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Head Waters Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Head Waters or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Head Waters compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Head Waters are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 98.72% in Head Waters.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Head Waters 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
- West Augusta, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mc Dowell, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Deerfield, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Swoope, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Patna, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Churchville, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Augusta Springs, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stokesville, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stover, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West View, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Narka, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Hartford, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Court Village, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Columbia, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nenzel, NE: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Nella, AR: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Needmore, AR: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Natrona, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nashville, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Lands, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds