7 Best Internet Providers in Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Williamson Road, 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 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Williamson Road 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 Williamson Road, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 99.43% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Williamson Road

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Williamson Road Internet Providers

Based on 142 reviews from Roanoke internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Williamson Road 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 97.2% coverage in Williamson Road.

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 Williamson Road?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Williamson Road

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Williamson Road

Based on data reported by Williamson Road 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 Williamson Road. 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 Williamson Road?

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 Williamson Road customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Williamson Road

Williamson Road 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 Williamson Road below, including the metrics used and how Williamson Road compares to the rest of Roanoke and nation.

Williamson Road ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Williamson Road	Virginia	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Williamson Road that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.28%	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.	4,893 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 Williamson Road.	6.9	6.8	6.8

 

Williamson Road Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Williamson Road	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.	2.3	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.	28%	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.	89%	91%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	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.	75%	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.	75%	73%	76%

Williamson Road ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Williamson Road is A-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Williamson Road is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Williamson Road have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Williamson Road 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.

89% of Williamson Road households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 1% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Williamson Road 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 Williamson Road?

How Much Speed does a Williamson Road Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Williamson Road is 2.3, which is smaller than the Roanoke average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Williamson Road's average household income is $31,705 which is much lower than the Roanoke average of $64,538 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Williamson Road also has 4% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Roanoke average of 13%. Additionally, 28% 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 Williamson Road has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Williamson Road households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 49% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Williamson Road?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Williamson Road?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Williamson Road?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Williamson Road?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Williamson Road?

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 Williamson Road 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 Williamson Road is US Cellular.
• Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Williamson Road, 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 Williamson Road compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Williamson Road 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 Williamson Road's A- ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.