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Internet Providers in Radford, Virginia

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Home Internet in Radford, VA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • All Points Broadband
    • Shentel
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 46.3%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28.5%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet, DSL
    Availability: 22%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 46.3%
  • 7. All Points Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 47.5%
  • 8. Shentel
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 78.4%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 79.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Radford, VA

In Radford, Virginia, Viasat Internet stands as the top provider. With satellite connections covering 100% of the city, Viasat ensures every resident has access to their services. Offering maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps, it's the fastest option in Radford. However, the service starts at $119.99 per month, which is quite high compared to other providers. Viasat's complete coverage and high speeds benefit users needing reliable, fast internet anywhere in Radford.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet ranks second. It offers a 5G connection with a 28.50% coverage. Although limited in availability, EarthLink provides a competitive download speed of 100 Mbps. The starting price of $39.95 per month makes it a more affordable choice for those within its reach. Hughesnet, the third provider, matches Viasat’s 100% satellite coverage but offers a lower maximum speed of 100 Mbps at a starting price of $49.99 per month. Hughesnet offers a good balance between cost and coverage, appealing to users who need wide reach without Viasat's premium price.

Radford's internet landscape features diverse connection options: 100% satellite coverage, 79% fiber, 88% fixed wireless, 8% DSL, and only 1% cable. This highlights the uneven distribution of connection types across the city.

Best Internet Providers in Radford, VA

The best Radford internet provider is Shentel, a Virginia-based telecommunications company that services not only Virginia, but also West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Shentel stands out in Radford because it operates a cable and fiber network that reaches gigabit speeds and offers phone and TV services that can be bundled with internet. It also provides coverage in almost all of the city.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
79.22%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Shentel
78.38000000000001%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Radford, Virginia

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Radford, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Radford, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
7.84%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
79.24%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.8500000000000001%

Internet Providers in Radford, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, DSL
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
All Points Broadband $89/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Shentel $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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