In Radford there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 90.78% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,997 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 Radford
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 Radford are not shown.
Radford Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Radford is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 90.78% of Radford. 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 Radford above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Radford?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Radford.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Radford home can get up to 1,997 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 90.49% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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 Radford.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Radford, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Radford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Radford you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.61% of Radford homes.
- Cable is fastest for 77.64% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.05%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.70% of Radford homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Radford, along with details on where in Radford and at what speeds.
Shentel Cable in Radford, VA
Shentel cable coverage
About 90.49%, or 17,896 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Radford area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Radford.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Radford. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Radford. The fastest plan anyone in Radford can order from Shentel goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Radford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Radford 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 fastest compared to other Radford cable providers. Shentel offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Radford is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Shentel customers can get speeds up to 48 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Radford, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 2.88%, or 569 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northwest, west, and southeast Radford area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Radford.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Radford. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Radford. The fastest plan anyone in Radford can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Radford customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Radford 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 slowest compared to other Radford cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Radford is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Radford Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Radford or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Radford compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Radford are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,997 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 90.78% in Radford.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Radford 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
- Fairlawn, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Highland, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Childress, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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