Internet providers in Roanoke, VA

Internet in Roanoke

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Roanoke area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Roanoke Residential Internet Coverage

The city of Roanoke, encompassing the Roanoke Regional Airport and dozens of neighborhoods south of this region, is served by many different internet service providers. While the city does not yet have a widespread fiber internet provider, it does have access to DSL, cable, and satellite coverage.

Through Verizon, almost the entirety of Roanoke can choose DSL coverage.

Additionally, Xfinity is one of the largest cable providers in this part of Virginia. Coverage is available as far east as Mecca Gardens and as far west as Cherry Hill. The central part of the city falls outside the coverage map; this includes the areas of West End, Gilmer, Gainsboro, and Harrison. The southcentral part of Roanoke is also outside the Xfinity coverage area.

Cox Communications has an established presence in Roanoke, coverage stopping just short of Riverdale and Wildwood in the east.

Through Lumos Networks, those in all of Roanoke_s main neighborhoods enjoy high-speed internet service.

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Average download speed
169.03 Mbps

Average upload speed
81.42 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
18.99 ms

Average jitter
22.18 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Roanoke?

Cox Communications - High-quality equipment
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

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Summary of Roanoke internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Cox Communications	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Cox Communications
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Lumos	Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Lumos
TDS Telecom	Cable, DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline	1000 Mbps	2.0/5	View Plans for TDS Telecom
Consolidated Communications	DSL	25 Mbps	2.0/5	View Plans for Consolidated Communications
B2X Online, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for B2X Online, Inc.
All Points Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for All Points Broadband