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
225.2 Mbps

Average upload speed
66.21 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
12.57 ms

Average jitter
8.68 ms

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Summary of Roanoke 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
Cox Communications	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Cox Communications
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Lumos	Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Lumos
All Points Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	5.0/5	View Plans for All Points Broadband
B2X Online, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A
Consolidated Communications	DSL	25 Mbps	2.0/5	View Plans for Consolidated Communications