In Roanoke City there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 84.65% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,999 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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Roanoke City, VA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Roanoke City
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 City are not shown.
Roanoke City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Roanoke City is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 84.65% of Roanoke City. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Glo Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Roanoke City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Roanoke City?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Roanoke City.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Roanoke City home can get up to 4,999 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 84.62% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Roanoke City.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Roanoke City, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Roanoke City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Roanoke City you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 84.65% of Roanoke City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.41% 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 City homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Roanoke City, along with details on where in Roanoke City and at what speeds.
Glo Fiber Fiber in Roanoke City, VA
Glo Fiber fiber coverage
About 84.62%, or 84,633 people, have Glo Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Roanoke City area. Glo Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Roanoke City.
Glo Fiber fiber download speeds
Glo Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roanoke City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Glo Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Roanoke City. The fastest plan anyone in Roanoke City can order from Glo Fiber goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Roanoke City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Glo Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Roanoke City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Glo Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Glo Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Roanoke City fiber providers. Glo Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roanoke City is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Roanoke City, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 11.40%, or 11,404 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, northwest, northeast, west, north, east, and southeast Roanoke City area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Roanoke City.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roanoke City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Roanoke City. The fastest plan anyone in Roanoke City can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Roanoke City customers is up to 1,020 Mbps.
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- 2.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 98.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Roanoke City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Roanoke City fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roanoke City is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Roanoke City Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Roanoke City or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Roanoke City compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in Roanoke City are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 4,999 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 84.65% in Roanoke City.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Roanoke City are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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 County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Salem City, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Radford City, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Giles County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lynchburg City, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Campbell County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Appomattox County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bland County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Wicomico County, MD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tompkins County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tuscarawas County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Twin Falls County, ID: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Victoria County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vigo County, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- LaSalle County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Terrebonne Parish, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds