Best Internet Providers in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
South Roanoke has 6 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in South Roanoke.
Ranks compare South Roanoke with the 8 neighborhoods in Roanoke.
The Best Internet in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA at a Glance
South Roanoke Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Glo Fiber
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Cox
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 South Roanoke ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA?
Glo Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in South Roanoke based on 163 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 South Roanoke?
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.
How South Roanoke Compares to the Rest of Roanoke
South Roanoke's report card score is tied 2nd of 8 and its connectivity index is 1st of 8.
| Measure | South Roanoke | Rank among neighborhoods in Roanoke | Roanoke | Roanoke City | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.1% | 2nd of 8 | 86.2% | 90.3% | 71.5% | Williamson Road (98.0%) |
| Average top speed | 7,761 Mbps | 2nd of 8 | 6,986 Mbps | 7,368 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Williamson Road (7,870 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | 3rd of 8 | 5.9 | 6 | 7.1 | Williamson Road (6.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | 7th of 8 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Belmont (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | 2nd of 8 | 13% | 12% | 15% | Williamson Road (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | 2nd of 8 | 92% | 91% | 96% | Roundhill (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | 2nd of 8 | 87% | 86% | 91% | Roundhill (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | 1st of 8 | 74% | 72% | 76% | Leads; next is Colonial Avenue Area (83%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | Tied 1st of 8 | 73% | 70% | 81% | Tied with Roundhill |
| Median household income | $107,628 | 1st of 8 | $66,230 | $60,237 | $93,246 | Leads; next is Raleigh Court ($71,342) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | 3rd of 8 | 13% | 14% | 16% | Preston Park (17%) |
Fiber reaches 96.1% of homes in South Roanoke, against 86.2% across Roanoke and 90.3% across Roanoke City. Households in South Roanoke are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $107,628 (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 South Roanoke
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Roanoke?
Glo Fiber in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Glo Fiber offers Fiber service to 96.1% of South Roanoke homes. Across the neighborhood, Glo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 38.8% of South Roanoke homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Roanoke?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
292 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of South Roanoke homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 292 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 neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of South Roanoke homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of South Roanoke homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of South Roanoke homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Roanoke?
Cox Cable in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 89.8% of South Roanoke homes. Across the neighborhood, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Roanoke?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA.
How South Roanoke Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to South Roanoke that have their own pages are all within 43 miles. Among them, Williamson Road has the most homes with fiber (98.0%) and Kabrich Crescent (Blacksburg) the fewest (7.1%); South Roanoke has 96.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Roanoke (this page) | 3,277 | 96.1% | 7,761 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Raleigh Court | 7,530 | 94.6% | 7,676 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Hethwood-Prices Fork (Blacksburg) | 7,114 | 23.6% | 3,007 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 87/100 |
| Preston Park | 5,485 | 95.5% | 7,680 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Roundhill | 4,493 | 93.0% | 7,578 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Williamson Road | 3,527 | 98.0% | 7,870 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 65/100 |
| Melrose-Rugby | 3,514 | 79.7% | 6,779 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 35/100 |
| Bedford Hills (Lynchburg) | 3,444 | 75.8% | 6,776 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 81/100 |
| Belmont | 3,086 | 82.4% | 6,967 Mbps | 3.8 | B- | 47/100 |
| Colonial Avenue Area | 3,066 | 91.1% | 7,493 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Kabrich Crescent (Blacksburg) | 3,028 | 7.1% | 2,424 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Roanoke?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Glo Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in South Roanoke
| Glo Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South Roanoke Internet Providers
Based on 163 reviews from Virginia internet customers, Glo Fiber is the best internet service provider for South Roanoke 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 99.8% coverage in South Roanoke.
At a national level, based on 2710 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 South Roanoke Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Roanoke, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Roanoke 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Roanoke
Based on data reported by South Roanoke ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Glo Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in South Roanoke. 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 | South Roanoke 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 | ||
| 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Roanoke?
Of the providers in South Roanoke, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Roanoke 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 South Roanoke, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Roanoke
| ISP / Tech Type | South Roanoke 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 | ||
| Cox | (0) | (42) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
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Zitel
October 20, 2026 slow
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Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
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FiberLync Fiber
September 22, 2026 ISPReports User
Brightspeed
August 24, 2026 Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)
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Which ISP Should You Choose in South 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 South Roanoke 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 South Roanoke is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Roanoke, available to 100.0% 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.