13 Best Internet Providers in Galax, VA
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Galax ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,733 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Galax Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Galax has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, DSL, Fixed Wireless, and Fiber internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Galax.
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Galax has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, DSL, Fixed Wireless, and Fiber internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Galax.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Galax, VA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Galax, VA?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Galax based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Galax, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, AT&T is an option for 19.18% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Galax, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Galax
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Galax Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Galax Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (0) |  (3) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (76) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (75) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabeam | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| 1 Point Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fastlink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 168 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Galax residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 98.2% coverage in Galax.
At a national level, based on 4218 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Gigabeam is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Galax?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Galax?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, SkyLine Membership 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| SkyLine Membership | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Gigabeam | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 Mbps | ||
| Citizens Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Lingo Networks | 250 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Fastlink Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| 1 Point Communications | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Galax
| ISP / Tech Type | Galax Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (76) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (75) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabeam | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| 1 Point Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fastlink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Galax ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SkyLine Membership. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Galax. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Galax?
Virginia customers rate US Cellular as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
US Cellular received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Galax customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Galax, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Galax
| ISP / Tech Type | Galax Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (0) |  (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (3) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (76) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (75) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabeam | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| 1 Point Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fastlink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Galax Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Galax below, including the metrics used and how Galax compares to the rest of Virginia and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Galax that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 75.49% | 76.30% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,733 Mbps | 1,990 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Galax. | 6.0 | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 5% | 16% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 89% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 84% | 91% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 55% | 76% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 55% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Galax ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Galax is B-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Galax is high with a score of 30 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Galax have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Galax ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
84% of Galax households have an internet connection despite having 99.84% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 55% subscribe to it. A low number of Galax residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Galax?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
How Much Speed does a Galax Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Galax is 2.4, which is smaller than the Virginia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Galax's average household income is $50,453 which is much lower than the Virginia average of $107,027 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Galax also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Virginia average of 16%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Virginia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Galax has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Galax households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Galax?
Brightspeed Fiber in Galax, VA
Availability:
59.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,995 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 59.7% of Galax homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,995 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Galax from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lingo Networks Fiber in Galax, VA
Availability:
27.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Lingo Networks offers Fiber service to 27.0% of Galax homes. Across the city, Lingo Networks Fiber has speeds up to 250 Mbps
Gigabeam Fiber in Galax, VA
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Gigabeam offers Fiber service to 12.0% of Galax homes. Across the city, Gigabeam Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Galax, VA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 4.2% of Galax 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
SkyLine Membership Fiber in Galax, VA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
SkyLine Membership offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Galax homes. Across the city, SkyLine Membership Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Galax?
XFINITY Cable in Galax, VA
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 93.5% of Galax homes. Across the city, 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?
Brightspeed DSL in Galax, VA
Availability:
74.5%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 74.5% of Galax homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 43 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Galax from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Galax?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Galax homes. Across the city, 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Galax homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Fastlink Communications Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
62.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fastlink Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.1% of Galax homes. Across the city, 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, VA
Availability:
19.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.2% of Galax homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
19.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.2% of Galax homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.0% of Galax homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
Lingo Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.3% of Galax homes. Across the city, Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 22 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 5.0, with an average of 4.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Gigabeam Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Gigabeam offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Galax homes. Across the city, Gigabeam Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
1 Point Communications Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
1 Point Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.3% of Galax homes. Across the city, 1 Point Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Galax?
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 is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be SkyLine Membership. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Galax is US Cellular.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Galax, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Galax compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Galax stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Galax's B- ISP Report Card and 30 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100