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Internet providers in Blacksburg, VA

1. Xfinity
99% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps
2. Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(14)ā—Š
3. HughesNet
99% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Geo Satellite
Download speeds up to
50Mbps

User Rating(220)ā—Š

Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Card via rebate (terms apply). Offer expires 11/13/23

4. Viasat
99% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
5. T-Mobile Home Internet.
68% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps
6. ispMint
99% available in Blacksburg
ispMint
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
7. TDS Telecom
6% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Cable, DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
8. Upstream Network
60% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
9. Shentel
93% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
10. All Points Broadband
99% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
1. Comcast Business
99% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(40)ā—Š
2. HughesNet
99% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Geo Satellite
Download speeds up to
50Mbps

User Rating(220)ā—Š

Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Card via rebate (terms apply). Offer expires 11/13/23

3. Viasat
99% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
4. ispMint
99% available in Blacksburg
ispMint
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
5. Ooma
50% available in Blacksburg
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
6. TDS Telecom
6% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Cable, DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
7. Shentel
93% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
8. SEGRA
99% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
9. All Points Broadband
99% available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
1. Verizon Wireless
Available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE

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2. AT&T Wireless
Available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE

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3. Xfinity Mobile
Available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Mobile
Xfinity Mobile
4GLTE

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4. Mint
Available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE

User Ratingā—Š
5. Visible
Available in Blacksburg
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE

User Ratingā—Š

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0ā€“5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

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What is the best internet provider in Blacksburg?

Internet Provider Types in Blacksburg


Cable

67%
Coverage


DSL

37%
Coverage


Fiber

51%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Blacksburg


3 Mbps

84%
Availability


10 Mbps

84%
Availability


25 Mbps

84%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

84%
Blacksburg
100%
Virginia
79%
USA

Blacksburg Residential Internet Coverage

Blacksburg homes are among some of the most expensive in the United States and Virginia. It's a white-collar city whose residents work largely in teaching and food service. Residents tend to be fairly science-minded as well. It's also a college town with a large student population. Residents are very well-educated and lower-middle income. More than 45% of Blacksburg residents live at or below the federal poverty line. Adding to the diversity of the area, more than 15% of residents were born outside the United States. Just 73% of Blacksburg residents have access to high-speed internet.

Verizon Fios offers DSL services to 83% of Blacksburg. West of I-81, 18% of residents can also get DSL from Lumos Networks. Cable internet users have the option of connecting with Xfinity which reaches 73% of homes south of Craig Creek Rd. No other cable internet options exist in the area.

In addition to the services offered to residential users, Level 3 Communications is introducing fiber optics to businesses and currently offers the service to 4% of commercial enterprises.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Blacksburg

Xfinity offers internet at speeds up to 1200 Mbps

Shentel offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

Upstream Network offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

TDS Telecom offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

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Summary of Blacksburg internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Xfinity Cable 1200 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home 300 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
HughesNet Geo Satellite 50 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
T-Mobile Home Internet. 5G Home 245 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
ispMint DSL 100 Mbps 4.5/5
TDS Telecom Cable, DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline 1000 Mbps 2.0/5 View Plans for TDS Telecom
Upstream Network Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Upstream Network
Shentel Cable & Fiber 1000 Mbps 2.5/5 View Plans for Shentel
All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps N/A View Plans for All Points Broadband

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Blacksburg

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Hamid T | 02-24-2023

In the past 2 months, the internet service and speed is getting worst. I work remotely and most of my meetings got disconnected due to this issue. I am thinking about changing my internet provider.

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