In Alleghany County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.06% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,567 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Alleghany 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 Alleghany County are not shown.
Alleghany County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.06% of Alleghany County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Lumos Networks. Now you can call companies in Alleghany County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Alleghany County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Alleghany County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Alleghany County home can get up to 1,567 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 1.29% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alleghany County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Alleghany County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Alleghany County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alleghany County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.37% of Alleghany County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 59.98% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.99%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Alleghany County homes.
Internet Market Health in Alleghany County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Alleghany County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Alleghany County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Alleghany County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Alleghany County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Alleghany County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Alleghany County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alleghany County, along with details on where in Alleghany County and at what speeds.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Alleghany County, VA
Lumos Networks fiber coverage
About 93.03%, or 14,162 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Alleghany County area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Alleghany County.
Lumos Networks fiber download speeds
Lumos Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alleghany County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alleghany County. The fastest plan anyone in Alleghany County can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alleghany County customers is up to 1,416 Mbps.
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- 10.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds
In Alleghany County 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 the slowest compared to other Alleghany County fiber providers. Lumos Networks 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 Alleghany County 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 1,416 Mbps.
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- 10.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel Cable in Alleghany County, VA
Shentel cable coverage
About 67.88%, or 10,334 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Alleghany County area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Alleghany County.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alleghany County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alleghany County. The fastest plan anyone in Alleghany County can order from Shentel goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Alleghany County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Alleghany County 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 Alleghany County cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alleghany County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks DSL in Alleghany County, VA
Lumos Networks DSL coverage
About 21.99%, or 3,348 people, have Lumos Networks DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, northeast, south, southwest, east, and central Alleghany County area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alleghany County.
Lumos Networks DSL download speeds
Lumos Networks is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alleghany County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Lumos Networks DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alleghany County. The fastest plan anyone in Alleghany County can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Alleghany County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Lumos Networks DSL upload speeds
In Alleghany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Lumos Networks DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Alleghany County DSL providers. Lumos Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alleghany County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Alleghany County, VA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 3.13%, or 476 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Alleghany County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alleghany County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alleghany County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Alleghany County. The fastest plan anyone in Alleghany County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alleghany County customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 63.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Alleghany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alleghany County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 Alleghany County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 5.5 Mbps.
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- 63.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Shentel Fiber in Alleghany County, VA
Shentel fiber coverage
About 1.29%, or 197 people, have Shentel fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, south, and east Alleghany County area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alleghany County.
Shentel fiber download speeds
Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alleghany County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shentel fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alleghany County. The fastest plan anyone in Alleghany County can order from Shentel goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Alleghany County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Shentel fiber upload speeds
In Alleghany County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Shentel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alleghany County fiber providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alleghany County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alleghany County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 81.57%, or 12,417 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Alleghany County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Alleghany County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alleghany County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alleghany County. The fastest plan anyone in Alleghany County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alleghany County customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 60.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alleghany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Alleghany County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Alleghany County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 60.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Alleghany County, VA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 68.59%, or 10,442 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Alleghany County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Alleghany County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alleghany County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alleghany County. The fastest plan anyone in Alleghany County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alleghany County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 69.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alleghany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Alleghany County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Alleghany County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.
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- 69.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alleghany County, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 29.36%, or 4,470 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, north, southwest, northwest, northeast, west, and east Alleghany County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alleghany County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alleghany County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alleghany County. The fastest plan anyone in Alleghany County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alleghany County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alleghany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alleghany County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Alleghany County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Alleghany County, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 29.36%, or 4,470 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, north, southwest, northwest, northeast, west, and east Alleghany County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alleghany County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alleghany County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Alleghany County. The fastest plan anyone in Alleghany County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alleghany County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alleghany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Alleghany County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Alleghany County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alleghany County, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 20.18%, or 3,072 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, north, northwest, west, central, and southwest Alleghany County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Alleghany County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alleghany County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alleghany County. The fastest plan anyone in Alleghany County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Alleghany County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Alleghany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alleghany County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alleghany County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Alleghany County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alleghany County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Alleghany County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Alleghany County are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,567 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 99.06% in Alleghany County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alleghany County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Covington City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lexington City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rockbridge County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenbrier County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buena Vista City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nelson County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fluvanna County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Louisa County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Jefferson County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sawyer County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dewey County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Juab County, UT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nicholas County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rosebud County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Slope Borough, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jerome County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds