BroadbandNow is supported by commissions from some of the providers listed on our site. Learn More

Internet Providers in Forest, Virginia

Filter by zip:

Home Internet in Forest, VA

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    See *
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 17%
    Forest speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.7%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: 5G Internet, DSL
    Availability: 13.5%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 36%
  • 7. Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
    See *
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 83.8%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 74.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Seiontec Systems
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    See *
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 99.1%

Best Internet Providers in Forest, VA

Residents of Forest, Virginia can look to Viasat Internet for reliable service. Viasat covers the entire area with a satellite connection, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps. This connectivity supports streaming, gaming, and remote work. The service costs $199.99 per month, which may be expensive for some.

For those exploring other options, EarthLink 5G Home Internet offers an alternative. It provides 5G connections with speeds up to 100 Mbps at $39.95 per month. However, it covers only 16.70% of Forest. HughesNet, also a satellite provider, serves the entire community with speeds up to 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month.

In Forest, fixed wireless and satellite services cover 100% of residents. Fiber is another strong option with 86% availability, highlighting good infrastructure for high-speed internet.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
74.31%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • Shentel
  • Seiontec Systems
99.1%

Learn more about internet speeds:

Internet Provider Store Locations in Forest, VA

Provider Connection Types in Forest, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Forest, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
3.11%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
86.17%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
5.55%

List of Internet Providers in Forest, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, DSL 50 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Shentel Cable, Fiber 1.2 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Seiontec Systems Fixed Wireless, Fiber 5 Gbps

Internet Providers in Forest, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Shentel $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Seiontec Systems $95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber

Are you a journalist or researcher writing about this topic?

Contact us and we'll connect you with a broadband market expert on our team who can provide insights and data to support your work.