Best Internet Providers in Radford, VA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Radford, VA
Radford has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Radford.
Ranks compare Radford with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Radford, VA at a Glance
Radford Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Shentel
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
All Points Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Radford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Radford, VA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Radford based on 210 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Radford?
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 Radford
- Shentel - fiber coverage map
- Shentel - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- All Points Broadband - fiber 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
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- All Points Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lingo Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Radford Compares to Places Its Size
Radford's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 28%.
| Measure | Radford | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Radford City | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 44.1% | bottom 23% | 45.5% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,700 Mbps | top 35% | 4,187 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 | 5.2 | bottom 16% | 5.1 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 47% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 19% | 6% | 18% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | bottom 30% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | bottom 25% | 72% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | bottom 45% | 81% | 83% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $70,251 | bottom 29% | $66,696 | $109,990 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 38% | top 1% | 45% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 44.1% of homes in Radford, against 45.5% across Radford City and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Radford are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,251 (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 Radford
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Radford?
Shentel Fiber in Radford, VA
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
6,756 Mbps
Shentel offers Fiber service to 37.4% of Radford homes. Across the city, Shentel Fiber has speeds up to 6,756 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Shentel Fiber. Shentel Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Radford from Shentel in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Radford, VA
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,592 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 10.5% of Radford homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,592 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 2,000, with an average of 998 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Radford from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
All Points Broadband Fiber in Radford, VA
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
All Points Broadband offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Radford homes. Across the city, All Points Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Radford, VA
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Radford 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 Radford?
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless in Radford, VA
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
All Points Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Radford homes. Across the city, All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Radford, VA
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.6% of Radford homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Radford, VA
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.6% of Radford homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Radford, VA
Availability:
71.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
287 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.0% of Radford homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 287 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Radford, VA
Availability:
59.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.6% of Radford 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.
Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless in Radford, VA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
Lingo Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Radford homes. Across the city, Lingo Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 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 1.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Radford?
Shentel Cable in Radford, VA
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Shentel offers Cable service to 90.9% of Radford homes. Across the city, Shentel Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Radford, VA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 1.4% of Radford homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Radford?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Radford, VA.
Internet in Radford by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Radford has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Radford
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Radford
How Radford Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Radford that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Highland has the most homes with fiber (58.4%) and Fairlawn the fewest (20.3%); Radford has 44.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford (this page) | 19,776 | 44.1% | 3,700 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Dublin | 9,406 | 28.2% | 1,217 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Fairlawn | 2,419 | 20.3% | 3,564 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Highland | 1,044 | 58.4% | 1,213 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 21/100 |
| Whitethorne | 911 | 0.0% | 1,338 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 52/100 |
| Belspring | 740 | 64.7% | 1,796 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Childress | 503 | 0.0% | 1,411 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 44/100 |
| Graysontown | 488 | 7.6% | 324 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 15/100 |
| New River | 334 | 15.6% | 781 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 27/100 |
| 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 Radford?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Shentel 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 Radford
| Shentel | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| All Points Broadband | 1,000 |
| Citizens Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Lingo Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Radford Internet Providers
Based on 210 reviews from Virginia internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Radford residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 59.6% coverage in Radford.
At a national level, based on 4638 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 Radford Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Radford, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Radford 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 | ||
| Shentel | (5) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Radford
Based on data reported by Radford ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Shentel. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Radford. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,951 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Radford Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (5) | (27) | (35) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Radford?
Of the providers in Radford, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Radford 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 Radford, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Radford
| ISP / Tech Type | Radford 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Shentel | (5) | (27) | (35) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lingo Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Radford?
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 Radford is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Shentel. 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 Radford is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Shentel, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Radford, available to 91.2% 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.