In Roanoke County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 94.50% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,944 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 Roanoke County, VA.
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Roanoke County, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Roanoke 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 Roanoke County are not shown.
Roanoke County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Roanoke County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.50% of Roanoke County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Roanoke County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Roanoke County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Roanoke County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Roanoke County home can get up to 1,944 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 87.92% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.58% 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 Roanoke County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Roanoke County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Roanoke County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Roanoke County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.75% of Roanoke County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.25% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Roanoke County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Roanoke County, along with details on where in Roanoke County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Roanoke County, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 80.19%, or 77,729 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, north, east, northeast, southwest, southeast, central, and west Roanoke County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Roanoke County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roanoke County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Roanoke County. The fastest plan anyone in Roanoke County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Roanoke County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Roanoke County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Roanoke County cable providers. Cox 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 Roanoke County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 83 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 25.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Roanoke County, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 18.22%, or 17,664 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, northeast, and north Roanoke County 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 Roanoke County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roanoke County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Roanoke County. The fastest plan anyone in Roanoke County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Roanoke County customers is up to 1,591 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 51.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 140 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 51.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Roanoke County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Roanoke County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Roanoke County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Roanoke County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,944 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 94.50% in Roanoke County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Roanoke 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
- Roanoke City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Salem City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Radford City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Giles County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lynchburg City, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Campbell County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bland County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mercer County, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Josephine County, OR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Flathead County, MT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Floyd County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fond du Lac County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Frederick County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Garland County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Geauga County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds