Shop the best Roanoke internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 12% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 93% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| NextLink | $69.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.92%
2 providers - 92.10%
3 providers - 0.91%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Roanoke is comparable to the rest of Texas - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Roanoke area will have access to DSL, which covers 93% of Roanoke residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 22% of those living in Roanoke.
There are six internet providers serving the Roanoke area, and 92.10% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Roanoke's six internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 255 Mbps | 206 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 116 Mbps | 29 Mbps | Cable |
| Rise Broadband | 14 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Roanoke.
The largest internet providers in Roanoke are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Roanoke.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Roanoke residents, covering 98% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 12% of the area. Roanoke’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 93% of Roanoke residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Roanoke covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Roanoke to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Roanoke, $56.65.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Roanoke, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Roanoke. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Roanoke's providers, 241 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Roanoke covering 12% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Roanoke than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Roanoke, $56.65.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Roanoke, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Roanoke. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Roanoke's providers, 241 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Roanoke covering 93% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Roanoke residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Roanoke, $56.65.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Roanoke, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Roanoke. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Roanoke's providers, 241 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Roanoke, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Roanoke, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Roanoke and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Roanoke at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Roanoke at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Roanoke residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Roanoke may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Roanoke DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Roanoke with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Roanoke. The next fastest internet provider in Roanoke is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 12% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Roanoke with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Roanoke, $56.65.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Roanoke, covering 12% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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