In Bedford County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 77.88% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,323 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Bedford County, VA.
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Bedford County, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Bedford County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Bedford County are not shown.
Bedford County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bedford County is cable internet available?
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Cable is available in 77.88% of Bedford County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Shentel. Call one of the companies with service in Bedford County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Bedford County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Bedford County.
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The average Bedford County home can get up to 1,323 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 11.95% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 65.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bedford County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Bedford County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Bedford County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bedford County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.32% of Bedford County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 44.83% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.66%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bedford County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bedford County, along with details on where in Bedford County and at what speeds.
Shentel Cable in Bedford County, VA
Shentel cable coverage
About 48.51%, or 38,547 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, central, south, north, southwest, and southeast Bedford County area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Bedford County.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bedford County. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford County can order from Shentel goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bedford County customers is up to 1,203 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Bedford County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bedford County cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bedford County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Bedford County, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 39.37%, or 31,281 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, west, central, east, northwest, and south Bedford County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Bedford County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Bedford County. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bedford County customers is up to 1,423 Mbps.
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- 28.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 69.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Bedford County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bedford County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bedford County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 96 Mbps.
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- 28.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 71.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Bedford County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bedford County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Bedford County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Bedford County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,323 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 77.88% in Bedford County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bedford County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Lynchburg City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Campbell County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Botetourt County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Roanoke City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Roanoke County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Salem City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Appomattox County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Craig County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Prince Edward County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Giles County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- York County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cheshire County, NH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Glynn County, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grays Harbor County, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Indiana County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Island County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lapeer County, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- McKinley County, NM: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds