Best Internet Providers in Galax, VA
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Galax, VA
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.
Ranks compare Galax with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Galax, VA at a Glance
Galax Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Lingo Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Galax ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Galax, VA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Galax 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, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.38% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Galax?
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
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Lingo Networks - fiber coverage map
- GigaBeam Networks - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fastlink Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- SkyLine Membership - fiber coverage map
- Zitel - fiber coverage map
- Citizens Telephone Cooperative - fiber 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
- GigaBeam Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lingo Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- 1 Point Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Galax Compares to Places Its Size
Galax's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 6%.
| Measure | Galax | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Galax City | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 81.0% | bottom 49% | 99.3% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,774 Mbps | bottom 28% | 1,993 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | bottom 36% | 6.2 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 26% | 10% | 18% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 8% | 90% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 16% | 87% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | bottom 9% | 60% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 12% | 64% | 83% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $47,501 | bottom 4% | $42,930 | $109,990 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 8% | 10% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 81.0% of homes in Galax, against 99.3% across Galax City and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Galax are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $47,501 (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 Galax
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Galax?
Brightspeed Fiber in Galax, VA
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 65.5% of Galax homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Lingo Networks Fiber in Galax, VA
Availability:
27.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lingo Networks offers Fiber service to 27.0% of Galax homes. Across the city, Lingo Networks Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
GigaBeam Networks Fiber in Galax, VA
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
GigaBeam Networks offers Fiber service to 11.6% of Galax homes. Across the city, GigaBeam Networks Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Zitel Fiber in Galax, VA
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
960 Mbps
Zitel offers Fiber service to 5.0% of Galax homes. Across the city, Zitel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 960 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 Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Galax?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% 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 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.4% of Galax homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 260 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Fastlink Communications Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fastlink Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% 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:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.2% of Galax homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.2% of Galax homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Lingo Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.3% of Galax homes. Across the city, Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Galax homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
GigaBeam Networks Fixed Wireless in Galax, VA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GigaBeam Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Galax homes. Across the city, GigaBeam Networks 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Galax?
XFINITY Cable in Galax, VA
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 93.2% 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:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 85.8% of Galax homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 34 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Galax from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Galax by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Galax has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Galax
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Galax
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24333 | 17,065 | 77.7% | 1,703 Mbps | 6 | B- | 33/100 |
How Galax Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Galax that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 1 of them in North Carolina. Among them, Ennice, NC has the most homes with fiber (98.3%) and Fries the fewest (68.6%); Galax has 81.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galax (this page) | 14,833 | 81.0% | 1,774 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 33/100 |
| Woodlawn | 4,858 | 98.1% | 1,267 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Fries | 2,477 | 68.6% | 1,749 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 26/100 |
| Ennice, NC | 1,750 | 98.3% | 1,978 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 59/100 |
| Pipers Gap | 436 | 47.2% | 1,380 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Hebron | 379 | 71.5% | 1,294 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 48/100 |
| West Galax | 314 | 20.4% | 1,363 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 33/100 |
| Oldtown | 278 | 34.9% | 1,345 Mbps | 5 | C | 21/100 |
| Carsonville | 256 | 69.1% | 1,355 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 29/100 |
| Stevens Creek | 182 | 17.0% | 1,201 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 28/100 |
| Hickory Flat | 177 | 0.0% | 958 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Galax?
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
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| GigaBeam Networks | 2,000 |
| SkyLine Membership | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| Lingo Networks | 1,000 |
| Citizens Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Zitel | 960 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Fastlink Communications | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| 1 Point Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Galax Internet Providers
Based on 191 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Galax 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 77.4% coverage in Galax.
At a national level, based on 4685 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 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Galax, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Galax 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 | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| GigaBeam Networks | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Galax
Based on data reported by Galax ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Galax. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,330 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 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 | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| GigaBeam Networks | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Galax?
Of the providers in Galax, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Galax 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, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| SkyLine Membership | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| GigaBeam Networks | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| 1 Point Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fastlink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Zitel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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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 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 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Galax, available to 99.5% 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.