Best Internet Providers in Lynchburg, Virginia
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What is the best internet provider in Lynchburg?
Xfinity is the best internet service provider for most households in Lynchburg. With fast speeds and the lowest prices in the area, Xfinity’s service is available to most addresses in Lynchburg. Glo Fiber and Verizon 5G Home Internet are also great choices for home internet, depending on your location.
If you want to pay the least possible for broadband, Xfinity’s Connect package costs only $25 per month for download speeds up to 75 megabits per second. Although Xfinity also offers some of the fastest plans in the area -- with speeds up to 2,000Mbps -- Glo Fiber takes the gold with its 5 gigabit service, costing $285 monthly.
Our methodology
CNET considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet service in Lynchburg across several categories. Our evaluation includes referencing a proprietary database built over years of reviewing internet services. We validate that against provider information by spot-checking local addresses for service availability. We also do a close read of providers' terms and conditions and, when needed, call ISPs to verify the details.
Despite our efforts to find the most recent and accurate information, our process has some limitations. Pricing and speed data are variable: Certain addresses may qualify for different service tiers, and monthly costs may vary, even within a city. The best way to identify your particular options is to plug your address into a provider's website.
Also, the prices, speed and other information listed above and in the provider cards below may differ from what we found in our research. The cards display the full range of a provider's pricing and speed across the US, according to our database of plan information provided directly by ISPs. At the same time, the text is specific to what's available in Lynchburg. The prices referenced within this article's text come from our research and include applicable discounts for setting up automatic payments each month, a standard industry offering. Other discounts and promotions might also be available for things like signing a term contract or bundling with multiple services.
To learn more about how we review internet providers, visit our full methodology page.
Best internet in Lynchburg, Virginia
Xfinity
Best internet provider in Lynchburg, VA
Our take - Although we usually recommend fiber service over cable, this ISP’s coverage can’t be beat. Providing service to over 91% of Lynchburg, according to the FCC, Xfinity also offers the cheapest internet plan in the area with unlimited data and no required contract.
Glo Fiber
Fastest internet in Lynchburg, VA
Our take - If Glo Fiber is available at your address, it’s worth considering. This local provider offers the only fiber connection in Lynchburg, providing fast speeds and unlimited data on all its plans. Prices range from $65 to $285, and customers can see speeds from 600Mbps up to 5,000Mbps.
Verizon 5G Home Internet
Best fixed wireless internet in Lynchburg, VA
Our take - This fixed wireless provider is known for its low prices, fast speeds and simple service details. Verizon 5G Home Internet offers two plans: $50 for 300Mbps or $70 for gigabit speed with no data caps or contracts. Plus, if you’re an eligible mobile customer, you can receive a $20-$25 discount.
Lynchburg internet providers compared
| Provider | Internet technology | Monthly price range | Speed range | Monthly equipment costs | Data cap | Contract | CNET review score |
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| Glo Fiber | Fiber | $65-$285 | 600-5,000Mbps | $10 (optional) | None | None | N/A |
| Shentel | Cable | $65-$230 | 150-1,000Mbps | $10 (optional) | 1.02-3.25TB on some plans | None | N/A |
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T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | Fixed wireless | $50 ($30 for eligible Go5G Plus and Magenta Max mobile customers) | 72-245Mbps | None | None | None | 7.4 |
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Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | Fixed wireless | $50-$70 ($35-$45 with eligible Verizon 5G mobile plans) | 50-1,000Mbps | None | None | None | 7.2 |
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Xfinity Read full review | Cable | $25-$120 | 75-2,000Mbps | $15 (optional) | None | 1 year on some plans | 7 |
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What’s the cheapest internet plan in Lynchburg?
| Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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Xfinity Connect Read full review | $25 | 75Mbps | $15 (optional) |
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T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($30 with eligible mobile plan) | 245Mbps | None |
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Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plan) | 300Mbps | None |
| Glo Fiber 600Mbps | $65 | 600Mbps | $10 (optional) |
| Shentel 150Mbps | $65 | 150Mbps | $10 (optional) |
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
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How to find internet deals and promotions in Lynchburg
The best internet deals and top promotions in Lynchburg depend on the discounts available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
Lynchburg internet providers, such as Xfinity, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, including Verizon and T-Mobile, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Fastest internet plans in Lynchburg
| Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Fiber 5Gbps | $285 | 5,000Mbps | 5,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
| Glo Fiber 2.4Gbps | $135 | 2,400Mbps | 2,400Mbps | None | Fiber |
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Xfinity Gigabit X2 Read full review | $120 | 2,000Mbps | 200Mbps | None | Cable |
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Xfinity Gigabit Extra Read full review | $80 | 1,200Mbps | 50Mbps | None | Cable |
| Shentel 1Gbps | $200 | 1,000Mbps | 35Mbps | 3.25 on some plans | Cable |
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Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $70 ($45 with eligible mobile plan) | 1,000Mbps | 50Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
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Xfinity Gigabit Read full review | $70 | 1,000Mbps | 20Mbps | None | Cable |
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What’s a good internet speed?
Most internet connection plans can handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
- 0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics -- browsing the internet, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
- 5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
- 40 to 100Mbps should give one user sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming.
- 100 to 500Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and online gaming.
- 500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more users to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.
How CNET chose the best internet providers in Lynchburg
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
- Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
- Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying?
- Are customers happy with their service?
While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fees, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
Internet providers in Lynchburg FAQs
What is the best internet service provider in Lynchburg?
Xfinity is the best internet provider in Lynchburg, offering coverage to most of the city with low prices and fast speeds.
Is fiber internet available in Lynchburg?
Yes. However, Glo Fiber is the sole fiber provider in Lynchburg, so you’ll only have access to a fiber connection if that ISP is available at your address.
Who is the cheapest internet provider in Lynchburg?
Xfinity offers the cheapest service to Lynchburg residents, costing $25 monthly for speeds up to 75Mbps.
Which internet provider in Lynchburg offers the fastest plan?
Glo Fiber is Lynchburg’s fastest internet provider, offering 5 gigabits of symmetrical speed for $285 monthly.
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