BroadbandSearchBroadbandSearch

Internet Providers in Forest, VA

Over 137 people in Forest found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

92.36% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

View Plans

Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Verizon

98.02% availability
Verizon logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2718)

Fios customers get upload speeds as fast as their download speeds.

#3

Lumos

78.49% availability
Lumos logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2939)

View Plans

Internet built for the future

#4

Xfinity

86.95% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

View Plans

Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#5

Brightspeed

100% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL
Speed up to:

940 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

View Plans

We’re a brand-new choice in internet. And we’re on a mission to power your home with reliable internet.

#6

Viasat

97.77% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

View Plans
#7

HughesNet

98.81% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Forest, VA

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Forest

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of Forest, if it is available at your address. Fiber internet is one of the fastest and most reliable types of internet and is ideal for remote work, streaming, gaming, and busy households with lots of connected devices. In many areas of Forest, you will see speed tiers from 11 Mbps to 5 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $39-$99/mo range.

Xfinity is a solid choice in Forest, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of Forest and can support most households with speeds up to 1 Gbps and plans starting at $50/mo.

Verizon offers 5G home internet plans starting at $69/mo, and delivers speeds from 11 Mbps to 450 Mbps, depending on your address and signal strength. 5G internet can be a great alternative in many parts of Forest.

What is the fastest internet provider in Forest?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Forest, VA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 92.36% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps92.36%
LumosFiber / DSL5 Gbps5 Gbps78.49%
VerizonFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps98.02%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps86.95%
BrightspeedFiber / DSL940 Mbps940 Mbps100.00%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps97.77%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps98.81%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Forest?

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet in Forest starting at $39.00/month with speeds up to 940 Mbps. EarthLink Fiber offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Lumos$40.00Up to 5 GbpsNoUnlimited
Verizon$69.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Brightspeed$39.00Up to 940 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Forest?

Forest has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

6.49%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

96.85%

Most widely available wired option. Xfinity covers 86.95%, Cyberonic covers 98.02%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

98.02%

Verizon, max 1 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

36.18%

No contracts or data caps. Verizon leads at 98.02%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Forest residents.

Forest, VA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Forest, VA has a total of 11 internet providers including  7 Fiber providers, 3 Cable providers, 6 DSL providers, 2 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Forest, VA by Coverage Area

All 11 internet providers serving Forest by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 6 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Brightspeed940 Mbps940 MbpsFiber / DSL100.00%
2.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone98.81%
3.Verizon1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone98.02%
4.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless98.02%
5.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.77%
6.Shentel Telecom101 Mbps10 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL95.59%
7.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber92.36%
8.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone86.95%
9.Lumos5 Gbps5 GbpsFiber / DSL78.49%
10.SCS Broadband Internet25 Mbps5 MbpsFixed Wireless36.18%
11.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Forest?

Yes. Forest residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Provider Program

Verizon Forward

Up to $30 off/mo for eligible Fios or 5G home for qualifying households. Verizon Forward includes 12 months of job resources & skills training.

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Forest, VA, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 11 internet providers in Forest, VA. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

Brightspeed offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.00. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

Lumos has the fastest speeds in Forest, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Forest. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Forest residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. Verizon Forward has eligible Fios or 5G home with up to $30 off/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Forest, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Forest. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Forest is 26 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Forest, VA.

Brightspeed, HughesNet, Verizon, Viasat, and EarthLink Fiber offer internet in Forest, VA.

  • Brightspeed: Offers speeds up to 940 Mbps starting at $39.00/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Verizon: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $69.00/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.

Internet Providers in Nearby Cities

Timberlake, VA Lynchburg, VA Big Island, VA Madison Heights, VA Rustburg, VA Bedford, VA Altavista, VA Concord, VA Hurt, VA Glasgow, VA Amherst, VA Motley, VA Montvale, VA Buchanan, VA Buena Vista, VA Appomattox, VA North Shore, VA Blue Ridge, VA Westlake Corner, VA Brookneal, VA Lexington, VA Gretna, VA East Lexington, VA Arrington, VA Laymantown, VA

Free wireless internet access points in Forest

Forest Library
15583 Forest Rd.
Forest, VA 24551
(540) 425-7002

How We Research Internet Providers

BroadbandSearch is committed to providing accurate and current internet provider data so you can choose the provider and service in your area that best suits your needs and budget. Here is how we source and verify the information we provide:

Data Sources

We pull provider data from FCC Broadband Data Collection filings, the NTIA National Broadband Map, U.S. Census Bureau data, and direct provider disclosures.

Coverage

Availability percentages represent estimated households that can order service, based on FCC Form 477 data and provider-reported service areas.

Reviews

Aggregated reviews from verified BroadbandSearch users. Ratings are based on speed performance, reliability, customer service, and value.

Updates

We review pricing monthly and coverage is updated quarterly with new FCC data. Last updated: March 21, 2026.

BroadbandSearch earns commissions from some providers. These partnerships do not influence rankings or editorial recommendations. Learn more about our data sources →