In Bedford there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 75.47% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,208 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.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Bedford
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 are not shown.
Bedford Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bedford is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 75.47% of Bedford. 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 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Bedford?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Bedford.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Bedford home can get up to 1,208 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 74.68% 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.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Bedford, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Bedford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bedford you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 40.62% of Bedford homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.12% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.13%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bedford homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bedford, along with details on where in Bedford and at what speeds.
Shentel Cable in Bedford, VA
Shentel cable coverage
About 72.75%, or 11,896 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bedford area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bedford.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bedford. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford can order from Shentel goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bedford customers is up to 1,209 Mbps.
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- 1.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 98.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Bedford 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 one of the fastest compared to other Bedford cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bedford 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, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 21.34%, or 3,490 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bedford area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bedford.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bedford. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bedford. The fastest plan anyone in Bedford can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bedford customers is up to 1,155 Mbps.
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- 77.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Bedford 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 one of the fastest compared to other Bedford cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bedford is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Bedford Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bedford or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Bedford compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Bedford are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,208 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 75.47% in Bedford.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bedford 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Lowry, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Otterville, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Goode, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Union, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Otter Hill, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Thaxton, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Montvale, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Forest, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Goodview, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Evington, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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