In Rappahannock County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 91.54% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 982 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 Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County are not shown.
Rappahannock 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 91.54% of Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rappahannock County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rappahannock County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rappahannock County home can get up to 982 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 22.52% 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 Rappahannock County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Rappahannock County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Rappahannock County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 57.39% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.49%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 30.88%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 8.46% of Rappahannock County homes.
Internet Market Health in Rappahannock County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Rappahannock County 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, Rappahannock County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, 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 worse. Rappahannock County 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, Rappahannock County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rappahannock County, along with details on where in Rappahannock County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Rappahannock County, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 58.17%, or 4,274 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, east, west, northeast, central, southwest, southeast, and south Rappahannock County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rappahannock County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rappahannock County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rappahannock County. The fastest plan anyone in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County customers is up to 1,507 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 61.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Rappahannock County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 200 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 33.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 61.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Rappahannock County, VA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 37.86%, or 2,782 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, west, east, and northwest Rappahannock County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rappahannock County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rappahannock County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Rappahannock County. The fastest plan anyone in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 56.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Rappahannock County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock 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 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 56.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rappahannock County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 82.13%, or 6,035 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County. The fastest plan anyone in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 54.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rappahannock 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 below average compared to other Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 54.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rappahannock County, VA
Virginia Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 38.54%, or 2,832 people, have Virginia Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, southwest, southeast, northeast, west, and central Rappahannock County area. Virginia Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rappahannock County.
Virginia Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Virginia Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rappahannock County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Virginia Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rappahannock County. The fastest plan anyone in Rappahannock County can order from Virginia Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Rappahannock County customers is up to 78 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 70.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 29.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
Virginia Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rappahannock County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Virginia Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Virginia Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Rappahannock County fixed wireless providers. Virginia Broadband 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 Rappahannock County is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Virginia Broadband customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 29.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rappahannock County, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 14.55%, or 1,069 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, central, southeast, west, and north Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rappahannock County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rappahannock County. The fastest plan anyone in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 68.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rappahannock 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 one of the slowest compared to other Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock 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 8.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rappahannock County, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 14.55%, or 1,069 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, central, southeast, west, and north Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rappahannock County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rappahannock County. The fastest plan anyone in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 68.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rappahannock 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 one of the slowest compared to other Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock 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 8.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rappahannock County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rappahannock County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rappahannock County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Rappahannock County are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 982 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 91.54% in Rappahannock County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rappahannock 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
- Fauquier County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Page County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manassas City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prince William County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charles County, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pendleton County, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calvert County, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Talbot County, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dorchester County, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Buena Vista City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Briscoe County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol Bay Borough, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Broadwater County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brooks County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brown County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brown County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brule County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds