In Roanoke there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 81.30% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,861 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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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Roanoke
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 are not shown.
Roanoke Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Roanoke is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 81.30% of Roanoke. 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 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Roanoke?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Roanoke.
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The average Roanoke home can get up to 4,861 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 78.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.64% 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.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Roanoke, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Roanoke?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Roanoke you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 78.75% of Roanoke homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.30% of the city.
- 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 homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Roanoke, along with details on where in Roanoke and at what speeds.
Glo Fiber Fiber in Roanoke, VA
Glo Fiber fiber coverage
About 78.45%, or 95,587 people, have Glo Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Roanoke area. Glo Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Roanoke.
Glo Fiber fiber download speeds
Glo Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roanoke. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Glo Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Roanoke. The fastest plan anyone in Roanoke can order from Glo Fiber goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Roanoke customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Glo Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Roanoke 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 fiber providers. Glo Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roanoke is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Roanoke, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 12.09%, or 14,730 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, south, northeast, west, southeast, east, and north Roanoke 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.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roanoke. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Roanoke. The fastest plan anyone in Roanoke can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Roanoke customers is up to 1,015 Mbps.
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- 1.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 98.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Roanoke 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 below average compared to other Roanoke fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roanoke is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks Fiber in Roanoke, VA
Lumos Networks fiber coverage
About 1.12%, or 1,361 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Roanoke area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Roanoke.
Lumos Networks fiber download speeds
Lumos Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roanoke. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Roanoke. The fastest plan anyone in Roanoke can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Roanoke customers is up to 1,088 Mbps.
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- 2.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 97.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds
In Roanoke download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lumos Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Roanoke fiber providers. Lumos Networks 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 Roanoke is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Lumos Networks customers can get speeds up to 1,088 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 97.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Roanoke Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Roanoke or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Roanoke compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in Roanoke are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 4,861 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 81.30% in Roanoke.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Roanoke 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 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
- Hollins, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cave Spring, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vinton, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Salem, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cloverdale, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Laymantown, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mason Cove, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wabun, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Blue Ridge, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boones Mill, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Layton, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Las Cruces, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Laveen, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Largo, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lehigh Acres, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lexington, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lees Summit, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Leander, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lansing, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- High Point, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds