7 Best Internet Providers in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in South Roanoke based on Roanoke customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in South Roanoke, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 99.39% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in South Roanoke, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in South Roanoke

Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Roanoke Internet Providers

Based on 142 reviews from Roanoke internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for South Roanoke residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Glo Fiber wins for second-place in Roanoke, with 4.53 out of 5 stars and 96.3% coverage in South Roanoke.

At a national level, based on 2418 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Glo Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.21 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Roanoke?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in South Roanoke, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Glo Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in South Roanoke

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Glo Fiber	5,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 5,000 Mbps in South Roanoke. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Roanoke?

Roanoke customers rate US Cellular as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

US Cellular received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Glo Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s South Roanoke customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in South Roanoke, Roanoke, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in South Roanoke

South 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 neighborhood 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 South Roanoke below, including the metrics used and how South Roanoke compares to the rest of Roanoke and nation.

South Roanoke ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	South Roanoke	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in South Roanoke that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.34%	81.30%	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.	4,895 Mbps	4,336 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 South Roanoke.	6.9	6.8	6.8

 

South Roanoke Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	South Roanoke	Virginia	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	2.3	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.	15%	12%	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.	97%	91%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	85%	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.	85%	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.	85%	73%	76%

South Roanoke ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in South Roanoke is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in South Roanoke is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in South Roanoke have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The South Roanoke ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

93% of South Roanoke households have an internet connection despite having 99.82% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of South 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 Neighborhoods Compare to South Roanoke?

How Much Speed does a South Roanoke Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in South Roanoke is 2.1, which is smaller than the Roanoke average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. South Roanoke's average household income is $117,742 which is much higher than the Roanoke average of $64,538 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

South Roanoke also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Roanoke average of 13%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in Roanoke who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of South Roanoke has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, South Roanoke households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Roanoke?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Roanoke?

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.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Roanoke?

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 AT&T.
• 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 US Cellular.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in South 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 South Roanoke compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how South 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 South Roanoke's A- ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.