Best Internet Providers in Salem City, VA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Salem City, VA
Salem City has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Salem City.
Ranks compare Salem City with the 133 Virginia counties.
The Best Internet in Salem City, VA at a Glance
Salem City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Glo Fiber
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EarthLink
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Verizon
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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 Salem City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Salem City, VA?
Glo Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Salem City based on 245 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Salem 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 Salem City
- Glo Fiber - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- All Points Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Salem City Compares to the Rest of Virginia
Salem City's report card score is tied 5th of 133 and its connectivity index is tied 36th of 133.
| Measure | Salem City | Rank among Virginia counties | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 89.4% | 42nd of 133 | 79.0% | 71.5% | Bristol City and Falls Church City and 1 more (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 7,580 Mbps | 3rd of 133 | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Staunton City (7,648 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | Tied 6th 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 | 12% | Tied 59th of 133 | 18% | 15% | Arlington County (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 28th of 133 | 96% | 96% | Fairfax City and Falls Church City and 3 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 28th of 133 | 92% | 91% | Falls Church City (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | Tied 19th of 133 | 77% | 76% | Falls Church City (95%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | Tied 43rd of 133 | 83% | 81% | Falls Church City (96%) |
| Median household income | $73,618 | 64th of 133 | $109,990 | $93,246 | Loudoun County ($186,288) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | Tied 11th of 133 | 16% | 16% | Williamsburg City (46%) |
Fiber reaches 89.4% of homes in Salem City, against 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Salem City are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,618 (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 Salem City Compares to Its Neighbors
Salem City has 2 neighbors. Among them, Roanoke City has the most homes with fiber (90.3%) and Roanoke County the fewest (78.9%); Salem City has 89.4%.
Map of Salem City and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Salem City and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem City (this page) | 25,346 | 89.4% | 7,580 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Roanoke City | 100,011 | 90.3% | 7,368 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Roanoke County | 96,929 | 78.9% | 6,271 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 63/100 |
Internet in Salem City by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Salem City
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 37,548 | 72.2% | 6,304 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 60/100 |
ZIP codes in Salem City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24153 (Salem) | 38,884 | 71.3% | 6,030 Mbps | 6 | B | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Salem City?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Glo Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Salem City
| Glo Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| All Points Broadband | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Salem City Internet Providers
Based on 245 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Glo Fiber is the best internet service provider for Salem City residents. Glo Fiber was rated at an average of 4.35 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 83.2% coverage in Salem City.
At a national level, based on 5089 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 Salem City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Salem City, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem City Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Fiber |  (0) |  (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | (2) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Salem City
Based on data reported by Salem City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Glo Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Salem City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Glo Fiber. This indicates Glo Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem City Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (20) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | 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 | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Salem City?
Of the providers in Salem City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Salem 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. 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 Salem City, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Salem City
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem City Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (20) | (33) | 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 |  (2) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| All Points Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Salem City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Salem City?
Glo Fiber in Salem City, VA
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Glo Fiber offers Fiber service to 88.0% of Salem City homes. Across the county, Glo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Salem City, VA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,023 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 4.2% of Salem City homes. Across the county, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,023 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 81 Mbps throughout the county. Cox Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Salem City from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Salem City?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Salem City, VA
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
296 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Salem City homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 296 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem City, VA
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Salem 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 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 county.
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless in Salem City, VA
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
All Points Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Salem City homes. Across the county, All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Salem City, VA
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.2% of Salem City homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Salem City, VA
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.2% of Salem City homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Salem City?
XFINITY Cable in Salem City, VA
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,984 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 94.6% of Salem City homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,984 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 250, with an average of 246 Mbps throughout the county.
Cox Cable in Salem City, VA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 4.2% of Salem City homes. Across the county, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Salem City?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Salem City, VA.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Salem 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 Salem City is Glo Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Glo Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Glo Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Salem City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Salem City, available to 94.6% 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.