In Giles County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.22% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 878 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Giles 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 Giles County are not shown.
Giles 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
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Internet service is available in 99.22% of Giles 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 Optimum. Now you can call companies in Giles County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Giles County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Giles County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Giles County home can get up to 878 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 31.38% 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 Giles County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Giles County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Giles County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Giles 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 31.38% of Giles County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.32% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.19%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.33%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Giles County homes.
Internet Market Health in Giles County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Giles 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 Giles County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Giles County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Giles County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, 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. Giles County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Giles County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Giles County, along with details on where in Giles County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Giles County, VA
Optimum cable coverage
About 75.98%, or 12,755 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Giles County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Giles County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Giles County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Giles County. The fastest plan anyone in Giles County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Giles County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Giles County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Giles County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Giles County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
PemTel Fiber in Giles County, VA
PemTel fiber coverage
About 31.72%, or 5,324 people, have PemTel fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, central, south, northeast, and north Giles County area. PemTel is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Giles County.
PemTel fiber download speeds
PemTel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Giles County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, PemTel fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Giles County. The fastest plan anyone in Giles County can order from PemTel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Giles County customers is up to 990 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
PemTel fiber upload speeds
In Giles County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PemTel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, PemTel is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Giles County fiber providers. PemTel 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 Giles County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, PemTel customers can get speeds up to 989 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
PemTel DSL in Giles County, VA
PemTel DSL coverage
About 27.62%, or 4,636 people, have PemTel DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, and north Giles County area. PemTel is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Giles County.
PemTel DSL download speeds
PemTel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Giles County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, PemTel DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Giles County. The fastest plan anyone in Giles County can order from PemTel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Giles County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
PemTel DSL upload speeds
In Giles County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PemTel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, PemTel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Giles County DSL providers. PemTel offers 3 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 Giles County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, PemTel customers can get speeds up to 41 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Giles County, VA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 94.63%, or 15,885 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Giles County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Giles County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Giles County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Giles County. The fastest plan anyone in Giles County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Giles County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 45.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Giles 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 below average compared to other Giles County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 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 Giles County 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 2.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 45.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Giles County, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.46%, or 15,018 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Giles 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 most of Giles 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 Giles 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 Giles County. The fastest plan anyone in Giles 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 Giles County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Giles 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 average compared to other Giles 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 Giles 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 8.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Gigabeam Fixed Wireless in Giles County, VA
Gigabeam fixed wireless coverage
About 85.38%, or 14,333 people, have Gigabeam fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Giles County area. Gigabeam is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Giles County.
Gigabeam fixed wireless download speeds
Gigabeam is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Giles County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Gigabeam fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Giles County. The fastest plan anyone in Giles County can order from Gigabeam goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Giles County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Gigabeam fixed wireless upload speeds
In Giles County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Gigabeam fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Gigabeam is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Giles County fixed wireless providers. Gigabeam offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Giles County 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 Giles County, VA
All Points Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 52.91%, or 8,882 people, have All Points Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, south, north, and northeast Giles County area. All Points Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Giles County.
All Points Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
All Points Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Giles County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, All Points Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Giles County. The fastest plan anyone in Giles County can order from All Points Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Giles County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 92.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
All Points Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Giles County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for All Points Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, All Points Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Giles County fixed wireless providers. All Points Broadband 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 Giles County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, All Points Broadband customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 92.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Giles County, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 37.26%, or 6,255 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, central, south, north, northeast, and northwest Giles County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Giles County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Giles County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Giles County. The fastest plan anyone in Giles County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Giles County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Giles 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 Giles County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Giles County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Giles County, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 37.26%, or 6,255 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, central, south, north, northeast, and northwest Giles County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Giles County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Giles County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Giles County. The fastest plan anyone in Giles County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Giles County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Giles 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 Giles County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Giles County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Giles County, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 14.59%, or 2,449 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, south, and northeast Giles County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Giles County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Giles County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Giles County. The fastest plan anyone in Giles County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Giles County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Giles 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 one of the fastest compared to other Giles County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Giles County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless in Giles County, VA
Lingo Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 1.05%, or 177 people, have Lingo Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south Giles County area. Lingo Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Giles County.
Lingo Networks fixed wireless download speeds
Lingo Networks is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Giles County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Lingo Networks fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Giles County. The fastest plan anyone in Giles County can order from Lingo Networks goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Giles County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Lingo Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Giles County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Lingo Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Lingo Networks is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Giles County fixed wireless providers. Lingo Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Giles County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Giles County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Giles County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Giles County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Giles County are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 878 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 99.22% in Giles County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Giles 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
- Mercer County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Craig County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Salem City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roanoke County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roanoke City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Botetourt County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McDowell County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bedford County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buchanan County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lynchburg City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Washington County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jack County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Watonwan County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washita County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds