Best Internet Providers in Galax City, VA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Galax City, VA
Galax City has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, Fiber, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Galax City.
Ranks compare Galax City with the 133 Virginia counties.
The Best Internet in Galax City, VA at a Glance
Galax City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Lingo Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Galax City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Galax City, VA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Galax City based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Galax City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.75% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Galax City?
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 Galax City
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Lingo Networks - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fastlink Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lingo Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Galax City Compares to the Rest of Virginia
Galax City's report card score is 7th of 133 and its connectivity index is tied 91st of 133.
| Measure | Galax City | Rank among Virginia counties | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 99.3% | 9th of 133 | 79.0% | 71.5% | Bristol City and Falls Church City and 1 more (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,993 Mbps | Tied 41st of 133 | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Staunton City (7,648 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | Tied 17th of 133 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Bristol City and Charlottesville City (7.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 87th of 133 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Manassas Park City (3.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 84th of 133 | 18% | 15% | Arlington County (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | Tied 92nd of 133 | 96% | 96% | Fairfax City and Falls Church City and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 57th of 133 | 92% | 91% | Falls Church City (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | Tied 88th of 133 | 77% | 76% | Falls Church City (95%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | Tied 104th of 133 | 83% | 81% | Falls Church City (96%) |
| Median household income | $42,930 | 131st of 133 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Loudoun County ($186,288) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | Tied 109th of 133 | 16% | 16% | Williamsburg City (46%) |
Fiber reaches 99.3% of homes in Galax City, against 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Galax City are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $42,930 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Galax City Compares to Its Neighbors
Galax City has 2 neighbors. Among them, Grayson County has the most homes with fiber (73.3%) and Carroll County the fewest (62.3%); Galax City has 99.3%.
Map of Galax City and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Galax City and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galax City (this page) | 6,720 | 99.3% | 1,993 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Carroll County | 29,155 | 62.3% | 1,105 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Grayson County | 15,333 | 73.3% | 1,624 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 21/100 |
Internet in Galax City by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Galax City
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galax | 14,833 | 81.0% | 1,774 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 33/100 |
ZIP codes in Galax City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24333 (Galax) | 17,065 | 77.7% | 1,703 Mbps | 6 | B- | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Galax City?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Brightspeed should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Galax City
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| Lingo Networks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Fastlink Communications | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Galax City. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Galax City Internet Providers
Based on 189 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Galax City residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.90 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.72 out of 5 stars and 97.8% coverage in Galax City.
At a national level, based on 4679 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 Galax City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Galax City, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Galax City Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Fastlink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Galax City
Based on data reported by Galax City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Galax City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,990 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Galax City Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Fastlink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Galax City?
Of the providers in Galax City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Galax City 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. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Galax City, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Galax City
| ISP / Tech Type | Galax City Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Fastlink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Galax City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Galax City?
Brightspeed Fiber in Galax City, VA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 99.0% of Galax City homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Lingo Networks Fiber in Galax City, VA
Availability:
51.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lingo Networks offers Fiber service to 51.6% of Galax City homes. Across the county, Lingo Networks Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Galax City?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Galax City, VA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Galax City homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Galax City, VA
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
291 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Galax City homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 291 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 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Fastlink Communications Fixed Wireless in Galax City, VA
Availability:
53.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fastlink Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.3% of Galax City homes. Across the county, Fastlink Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Galax City, VA
Availability:
19.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.3% of Galax City homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Galax City, VA
Availability:
19.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.3% of Galax City homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless in Galax City, VA
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Lingo Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.5% of Galax City homes. Across the county, Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Galax City?
XFINITY Cable in Galax City, VA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Galax City homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Galax City?
Brightspeed DSL in Galax City, VA
Availability:
70.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 70.0% of Galax City homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Galax City from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Galax City?
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 Galax City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Galax City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Galax City, available to 99.9% 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.