In Surry County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.73% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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 Surry 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 Surry County are not shown.
Surry County 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 99.73% of Surry 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 Ruralband. Now you can call companies in Surry County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Surry County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Surry County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Surry County home can get up to 998 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.47% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Surry County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Surry County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Surry County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Surry 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 99.47% of Surry County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Surry County homes.
Internet Market Health in Surry County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Surry 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 Surry County 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): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Surry 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, Surry County homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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. Surry 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, Surry County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Surry County, along with details on where in Surry County and at what speeds.
Ruralband Fiber in Surry County, VA
Ruralband fiber coverage
About 99.47%, or 6,526 people, have Ruralband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Surry County area. Ruralband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Surry County.
Ruralband fiber download speeds
Ruralband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Surry County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ruralband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Surry County. The fastest plan anyone in Surry County can order from Ruralband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Surry County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ruralband fiber upload speeds
In Surry County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ruralband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ruralband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Surry County fiber providers. Ruralband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Surry County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Surry County, VA
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.08%, or 71 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast Surry County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Surry County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Surry County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Surry County. The fastest plan anyone in Surry County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Surry County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Surry County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Surry County fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Surry County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Surry County, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 50.40%, or 3,307 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, north, south, northwest, central, southwest, and west Surry County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Surry County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Surry County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Surry County. The fastest plan anyone in Surry County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Surry County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Surry 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 Surry County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Surry County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Surry County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 49.20%, or 3,228 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Surry 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 some of Surry 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 Surry 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 Surry County. The fastest plan anyone in Surry 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 Surry County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Surry 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 average compared to other Surry 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 Surry 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 8.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Surry County, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 17.74%, or 1,164 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, east, central, and northwest Surry County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Surry County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Surry County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Surry County. The fastest plan anyone in Surry 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 Surry County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Surry County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Surry 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 Surry 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 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Surry County, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 17.74%, or 1,164 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, east, central, and northwest Surry County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Surry County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Surry 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 Surry County. The fastest plan anyone in Surry 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 Surry County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Surry County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Surry 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 Surry 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 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Surry County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Surry County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Surry County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Surry County are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 998 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 99.73% in Surry County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Surry 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
- James City County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Williamsburg City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newport News City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- York County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prince George County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Poquoson City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hopewell City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hampton City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Petersburg City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colonial Heights City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Trinity County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Briscoe County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol Bay Borough, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buffalo County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bullock County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burke County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butler County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butler County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boyd County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds