Best Internet Providers in Blacksburg, VA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Blacksburg.
Ranks compare Blacksburg with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Blacksburg, VA at a Glance
Blacksburg Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
Glo Fiber
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Fiber
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Blacksburg ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Blacksburg, VA?
Glo Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Blacksburg based on 230 Virginia customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Blacksburg?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Blacksburg
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Glo Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Shentel - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Citizens Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- All Points Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Blacksburg Compares to Places Its Size
Blacksburg's report card score is tied 707th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 260th of 749.
| Measure | Blacksburg | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Montgomery County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 27.6% | 695th of 749 | 30.3% | 79.0% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,931 Mbps | 476th of 749 | 2,438 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | Tied 642nd of 749 | 6.1 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 456th of 749 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | Tied 262nd of 749 | 14% | 18% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 281st of 749 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 356th of 749 | 91% | 92% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | Tied 193rd of 749 | 77% | 77% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | Tied 152nd of 749 | 84% | 83% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $76,779 | 517th of 749 | $79,405 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 54% | 3rd of 749 | 36% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 27.6% of homes in Blacksburg, against 30.3% across Montgomery County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Blacksburg are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,779 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Blacksburg
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Blacksburg?
Glo Fiber in Blacksburg, VA
Availability:
26.0%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
5,144 Mbps
Glo Fiber offers Fiber service to 26.0% of Blacksburg homes. Across the city, Glo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,144 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Glo Fiber.
Citizens Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Blacksburg, VA
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 3.6% of Blacksburg homes. Across the city, Citizens Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Blacksburg?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Blacksburg, VA
Availability:
77.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
281 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.6% of Blacksburg homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 281 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Blacksburg, VA
Availability:
76.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.8% of Blacksburg homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Blacksburg, VA
Availability:
76.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.8% of Blacksburg homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless in Blacksburg, VA
Availability:
67.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
All Points Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.5% of Blacksburg homes. Across the city, All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Blacksburg, VA
Availability:
67.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.5% of Blacksburg homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Blacksburg?
XFINITY Cable in Blacksburg, VA
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,799 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 79.9% of Blacksburg homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,799 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 196 Mbps throughout the city.
Shentel Cable in Blacksburg, VA
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Cable service to 6.3% of Blacksburg homes. Across the city, Shentel Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Blacksburg?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Blacksburg, VA.
Internet in Blacksburg by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Blacksburg has 2 neighborhoods and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Blacksburg
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hethwood-Prices Fork | 7,114 | 23.6% | 3,007 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 87/100 |
| Kabrich Crescent | 3,028 | 7.1% | 2,424 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 72/100 |
ZIP codes in Blacksburg
How Blacksburg Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Blacksburg that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Shawsville has the most homes with fiber (88.1%) and Fairlawn the fewest (20.3%); Blacksburg has 27.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg (this page) | 53,940 | 27.6% | 2,931 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 79/100 |
| Christiansburg | 31,269 | 28.8% | 2,197 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 56/100 |
| Elliston | 2,586 | 71.5% | 1,639 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 56/100 |
| Fairlawn | 2,419 | 20.3% | 3,564 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Newport | 2,273 | 70.7% | 834 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 42/100 |
| Shawsville | 2,239 | 88.1% | 1,884 Mbps | 5 | B- | 31/100 |
| McDonalds Mill | 1,690 | 61.3% | 1,020 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 57/100 |
| Whitethorne | 911 | 0.0% | 1,338 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 52/100 |
| Ironto | 371 | 0.0% | 915 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 51/100 |
| Pepper | 140 | 80.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 52/100 |
| Vicker | 109 | 0.0% | 1,328 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Blacksburg?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Glo Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Blacksburg
| Glo Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Shentel | 2,000 |
| Citizens Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| All Points Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Blacksburg Internet Providers
Based on 230 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Glo Fiber is the best internet service provider for Blacksburg residents. Glo Fiber was rated at an average of 4.35 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 76.8% coverage in Blacksburg.
At a national level, based on 4671 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Blacksburg Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Blacksburg, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Blacksburg Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Fiber | (0) |  (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Blacksburg
Based on data reported by Blacksburg ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Glo Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Blacksburg. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,144 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Glo Fiber. This indicates Glo Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Blacksburg Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Blacksburg?
Of the providers in Blacksburg, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Blacksburg where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Virginia or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.90 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Blacksburg, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Blacksburg
| ISP / Tech Type | Blacksburg Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (0) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Blacksburg?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Blacksburg is Glo Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Glo Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Glo Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Blacksburg is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Blacksburg, available to 79.9% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.