In Roane County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 96.01% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 989 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Roane 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 Roane County are not shown.
Roane 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 96.01% of Roane 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Roane County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Roane County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Roane County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Roane County home can get up to 989 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 7.77% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.95% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Roane County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Roane County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Roane County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Roane 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 7.91% of Roane County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.91% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 26.13%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 24.07%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.99% of Roane County homes.
Internet Market Health in Roane County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Roane 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 Roane County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Roane County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Roane County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, 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. Roane County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Roane County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Roane County, along with details on where in Roane County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Roane County, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 86.06%, or 12,072 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Roane County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Roane County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roane County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Roane County. The fastest plan anyone in Roane 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 Roane County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 35.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 43.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Roane 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 Roane County DSL providers. Frontier offers 7 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 Roane County is up to 12 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
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- 0.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 43.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Roane County, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 39.02%, or 5,474 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Roane County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Roane County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roane County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Roane County. The fastest plan anyone in Roane County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Roane County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Roane 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 Roane County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roane County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Roane County, WV
Frontier fiber coverage
About 7.91%, or 1,109 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, west, and southwest Roane 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 Roane County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roane County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Roane County. The fastest plan anyone in Roane County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Roane County customers is up to 6,966 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.3% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Roane County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Roane County fiber providers. Frontier 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 Roane County is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,966 Mbps.
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- 98.3% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Roane County, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.51%, or 11,855 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Roane 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 Roane 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 Roane 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 Roane County. The fastest plan anyone in Roane 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 Roane County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 47.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Roane 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 Roane 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 Roane 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Roane County, WV
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 37.23%, or 5,222 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Roane County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Roane County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roane County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Roane County. The fastest plan anyone in Roane 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 Roane County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Roane County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Roane 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 Roane 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 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Roane County, WV
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 37.23%, or 5,222 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Roane 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 Roane County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roane County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Roane County. The fastest plan anyone in Roane 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 Roane County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 2.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Roane County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Roane 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 Roane 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 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Roane County, WV
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 36.35%, or 5,099 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, south, northeast, east, northwest, southwest, and west Roane County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Roane County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Roane County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Roane County. The fastest plan anyone in Roane County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Roane County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Roane 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 Roane County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Roane County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Roane County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Roane County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Roane County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Roane County are much slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 989 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 96.01% in Roane County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Roane 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
- Calhoun County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Braxton County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mason County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gallia County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scioto County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pendleton County, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Adams County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mason County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Oregon County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ottawa County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Otoe County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Otero County, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oscoda County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Osceola County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Osceola County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Osage County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Osage County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orocovis Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds