In Colonial Avenue Area there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.54% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 4,746 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 Colonial Avenue Area
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 Colonial Avenue Area are not shown.
Colonial Avenue Area 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 99.54% of Colonial Avenue Area. 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 Glo Fiber. Now you can call companies in Colonial Avenue Area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Colonial Avenue Area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Colonial Avenue Area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Colonial Avenue Area home can get up to 4,746 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 91.13% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.41% of homes can only purchase plans up to 2,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Colonial Avenue Area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Colonial Avenue Area, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Colonial Avenue Area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Colonial Avenue Area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.13% of Colonial Avenue Area homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.41% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Colonial Avenue Area homes.
Internet Market Health in Colonial Avenue Area
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Colonial Avenue Area 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 Colonial Avenue Area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.9 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Colonial Avenue Area internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Colonial Avenue Area homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Colonial Avenue Area internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 and 8 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, Colonial Avenue Area needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Colonial Avenue Area, along with details on where in Colonial Avenue Area and at what speeds.
Glo Fiber Fiber in Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA
Glo Fiber fiber coverage
About 91.13%, or 2,794 people, have Glo Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Colonial Avenue Area area. Glo Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Colonial Avenue Area.
Glo Fiber fiber download speeds
Glo Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colonial Avenue Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Glo Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Colonial Avenue Area. The fastest plan anyone in Colonial Avenue Area can order from Glo Fiber goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Colonial Avenue Area customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Glo Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Colonial Avenue Area 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 Colonial Avenue Area fiber providers. Glo Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colonial Avenue Area 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 Cable in Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA
Cox cable coverage
About 85.68%, or 2,627 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, north, central, south, east, and northeast Colonial Avenue Area area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Colonial Avenue Area.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colonial Avenue Area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Colonial Avenue Area. The fastest plan anyone in Colonial Avenue Area can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Colonial Avenue Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Colonial Avenue Area 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 fastest compared to other Colonial Avenue Area cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colonial Avenue Area 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 72 Mbps.
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- 56.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 43.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA
Cox fiber coverage
About 25.93%, or 795 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest and west Colonial Avenue Area area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Colonial Avenue Area.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colonial Avenue Area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Colonial Avenue Area. The fastest plan anyone in Colonial Avenue Area can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Colonial Avenue Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Colonial Avenue Area 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 Colonial Avenue Area fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colonial Avenue Area is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 98.92%, or 3,033 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Colonial Avenue Area area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Colonial Avenue Area.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colonial Avenue Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Colonial Avenue Area. The fastest plan anyone in Colonial Avenue Area can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Colonial Avenue Area customers is up to 71 Mbps.
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- 61.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Colonial Avenue Area 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 average compared to other Colonial Avenue Area fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colonial Avenue Area is up to 20 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 98.89%, or 3,032 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Colonial Avenue Area area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Colonial Avenue Area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colonial Avenue Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Colonial Avenue Area. The fastest plan anyone in Colonial Avenue Area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Colonial Avenue Area customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 44.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Colonial Avenue Area 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 average compared to other Colonial Avenue Area fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colonial Avenue Area 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 11 Mbps.
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- 44.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 98.89%, or 3,032 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Colonial Avenue Area area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Colonial Avenue Area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colonial Avenue Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Colonial Avenue Area. The fastest plan anyone in Colonial Avenue Area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Colonial Avenue Area customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 44.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Colonial Avenue Area 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 average compared to other Colonial Avenue Area fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colonial Avenue Area 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 11 Mbps.
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- 44.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.38%, or 2,863 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Colonial Avenue Area area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Colonial Avenue Area.
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 Colonial Avenue Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Colonial Avenue Area. The fastest plan anyone in Colonial Avenue Area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Colonial Avenue Area customers is up to 79 Mbps.
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- 71.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 28.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Colonial Avenue Area 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 Colonial Avenue Area fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colonial Avenue Area 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 15 Mbps.
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- 71.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 28.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 87.35%, or 2,678 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Colonial Avenue Area area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Colonial Avenue Area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colonial Avenue Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Colonial Avenue Area. The fastest plan anyone in Colonial Avenue Area can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Colonial Avenue Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Colonial Avenue Area 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 Colonial Avenue Area fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colonial Avenue Area is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless in Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA
All Points Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 3.82%, or 117 people, have All Points Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest Colonial Avenue Area area. All Points Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Colonial Avenue Area.
All Points Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
All Points Broadband is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colonial Avenue Area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, All Points Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Colonial Avenue Area. The fastest plan anyone in Colonial Avenue Area can order from All Points Broadband goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Colonial Avenue Area customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
All Points Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Colonial Avenue Area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for All Points Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, All Points Broadband is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Colonial Avenue Area fixed wireless providers. All Points Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colonial Avenue Area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Colonial Avenue Area Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Colonial Avenue Area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Colonial Avenue Area compare to the rest of Roanoke?
Internet speeds in Colonial Avenue Area are faster versus the average speeds in Roanoke: 4,336 Mbps in Roanoke versus 4,746 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Roanoke is 99.84% versus 99.54% in Colonial Avenue Area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Colonial Avenue Area 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Raleigh Court, Roanoke, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont, Roanoke, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Melrose-Rugby, Roanoke, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roundhill, Roanoke, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Preston Park, Roanoke, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kabrich Crescent, Blacksburg, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hethwood-Prices Fork, Blacksburg, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford Hills, Lynchburg, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown, Superior, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shingle Creek, Minneapolis, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson's Woods, Milwaukee, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shirrells, San Bernardino, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Coast, Santa Ana, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South End, Little Rock, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Hill, Bellingham, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Columbus, Columbus, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Wyandotte, Wyandotte, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds