11 Best Internet Providers in Roanoke, TX
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Roanoke ISP Report Card | A |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 4,792 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Roanoke Customer Ratings | 6 |
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.
Roanoke has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Roanoke.
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Roanoke has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Roanoke.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Roanoke, TX 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 Roanoke ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Roanoke, TX?
Frontier Communications is the best internet provider in Roanoke based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Frontier Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Roanoke, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Frontier Communications is an option for 21.76% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Roanoke, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Roanoke
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Roanoke Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Roanoke Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (2) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (2) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFirst | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 449 reviews from Texas internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for Roanoke residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 3.77 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 99.3% coverage in Roanoke.
At a national level, based on 3996 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, FiberFirst is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.50 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Roanoke?
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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 Roanoke?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Roanoke, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Roanoke
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| FiberFirst | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Element8 | 500 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Roanoke
| ISP / Tech Type | Roanoke Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier |  (2) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFirst | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Roanoke ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Roanoke. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,975 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Roanoke?
Texas customers rate Frontier Communications 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.
Frontier Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Roanoke customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Roanoke, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Roanoke
| ISP / Tech Type | Roanoke Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (2) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (2) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFirst | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Roanoke 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 Roanoke below, including the metrics used and how Roanoke compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Roanoke | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Roanoke that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 98.38% | 78.37% | 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. | 4,792 Mbps | 3,946 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 Roanoke. | 9.4 | 7.8 | 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. | 2.9 | 2.8 | 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. | 21% | 13% | 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. | 99% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 97% | 90% | 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. | 87% | 73% | 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. | 87% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Roanoke ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Roanoke is A, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Roanoke is high with a score of 91 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Roanoke have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Roanoke 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.
97% of Roanoke households have an internet connection despite having 99.74% availability. 87% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% 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 87% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 87% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Roanoke 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 Roanoke?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 96 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 93 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 97 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 95 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
How Much Speed does a Roanoke Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Roanoke is 2.9, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Roanoke's average household income is $149,702 which is much higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Roanoke also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Roanoke has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Roanoke households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Roanoke?
EarthLink Fiber in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
63.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,812 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 63.3% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,812 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Roanoke from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
63.3%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
3,812 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 63.3% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,812 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Roanoke from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
FiberFirst Fiber in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
57.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
FiberFirst offers Fiber service to 57.1% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, FiberFirst Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 27.5% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
21.8%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
6,975 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 21.8% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,975 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Roanoke?
Spectrum Cable in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 64.3% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(90)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 1.9% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Roanoke?
EarthLink DSL in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
52.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 52.4% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 71 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Roanoke from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
52.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 52.4% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 71 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Roanoke from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Roanoke?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
70.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
191 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 191 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 45 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
65.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.3% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Roanoke, TX
Availability:
20.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.0% of Roanoke homes. Across the city, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Roanoke?
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 Roanoke is Frontier.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Roanoke is Frontier.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Roanoke 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 Roanoke's A ISP Report Card and 91 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 97 / 100