In Slate there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Slate
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 Slate are not shown.
Slate 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
Availability maps for all providers in Slate
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Slate. 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 Point Broadband. Now you can call companies in Slate with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Slate?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Slate.
Internet Speed Key
The average Slate home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Slate?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Slate you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Slate homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Slate homes.
Internet Market Health in Slate
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Slate 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 Slate based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Slate internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Slate homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Slate internet customers who want faster speeds have 2 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, Slate badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Slate, along with details on where in Slate and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Slate, VA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 244 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Slate area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Slate.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Slate. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Slate. The fastest plan anyone in Slate can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Slate customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Slate download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Slate cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Slate is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in Slate, VA
Point Broadband fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 244 people, have Point Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Slate area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Slate.
Point Broadband fiber download speeds
Point Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Slate. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Point Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Slate. The fastest plan anyone in Slate can order from Point Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Slate customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Slate download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Point Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Slate fiber providers. Point Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Slate is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Slate Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Slate or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Slate compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Slate are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 100.00% in Slate.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Slate 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 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
- Pilgrims Knob, VA: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Stacy, VA: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Patterson, VA: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Jolo, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roth, VA: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Whitewood, VA: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Paynesville, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harman, VA: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Roseann, VA: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Hurley, VA: less internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Allentown, NY: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Parlett, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Peabody, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paynesville, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Paul Spur, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pattonville, OH: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Patsburg, AL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Passport, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Parnell, MO: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Parnell, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds