Internet providers in Blacksburg, VA

Internet in Blacksburg

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

Blacksburg Residential Internet Coverage

Blacksburg homes are among some of the most expensive in the United States and Virginia. It's a white-collar city whose residents work largely in teaching and food service. Residents tend to be fairly science-minded as well. It's also a college town with a large student population. Residents are very well-educated and lower-middle income. More than 45% of Blacksburg residents live at or below the federal poverty line. Adding to the diversity of the area, more than 15% of residents were born outside the United States. Just 73% of Blacksburg residents have access to high-speed internet.

Verizon Fios offers DSL services to 83% of Blacksburg. West of I-81, 18% of residents can also get DSL from Lumos Networks. Cable internet users have the option of connecting with Xfinity which reaches 73% of homes south of Craig Creek Rd. No other cable internet options exist in the area.

In addition to the services offered to residential users, Level 3 Communications is introducing fiber optics to businesses and currently offers the service to 4% of commercial enterprises.

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Average download speed
216.63 Mbps

Average upload speed
82.1 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
21.23 ms

Average jitter
6.86 ms

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Summary of Blacksburg internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
All Points Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for All Points Broadband
Shentel	Cable & Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Shentel
Upstream Network	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Upstream Network