Internet providers in Roanoke, Virginia 24017
ZIP code 24017 is in Roanoke, Roanoke City County, Virginia. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Roanoke 24017: local snapshot
About 78% of the 10,004 households in 24017 have a broadband subscription, 12 points below the Virginia average of 90%. That ranks 24017#603 of 822 ZIP codes in Virginia for broadband adoption. Roughly 16% of households have no internet at all, which can point to limited wired options or affordability challenges here.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Roanoke, Virginia
Share of residential locations in Roanoke where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cox | Fiber, Cable | 91% | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 82% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 76% | Check availability |
| 4 | Shenandoah Telecommunications | Fiber, Cable | 68% | |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 67% | Check availability |
| 6 | Virginia Everywhere | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 4% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Roanoke?
Fiber is widely available: about 70% of locations in Roanoke can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 85% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 95% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Roanoke that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Roanoke 24017
Cox reports service to the most residential locations in Roanoke, about 91%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Cox, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, Shenandoah Telecommunications, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 24017 (78%) is lower than the Roanoke average of 87%. By median household income, 24017 ranks 8 of 9 ZIP codes in Roanoke. The median age of residents is 37.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Roanoke?
Yes, in part. About 70% of residential locations in Roanoke can get fiber, 82% can get cable, and about 85% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Roanoke?
Cox reports service to about 91% of residential locations in Roanoke, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Roanoke?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Roanoke, and 5 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Roanoke 24017?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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