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Internet Providers in Galax, Virginia

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Home Internet in Galax, VA

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 69.8%
    Galax speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 93.1%
  • 5. GigaBeam Networks
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 5.7%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 64.1%
  • 7. Lingo Networks
    Speeds Up To
    250 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 9.1%
  • 8. Fastlink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 33.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 63.3%

Best Internet Providers in Galax, VA

Xfinity tops the list for internet providers in Galax, Virginia, offering cable connections with speeds up to 1.2 Gbps. This makes it one of the fastest in the area. Plans start at $30 per month. However, it only covers 69.80% of the city. Still, Xfinity’s high-speed internet and competitive pricing remain excellent for those within its range.

Brightspeed ranks second, providing DSL services across 93.10% of Galax. Its maximum download speed is 80 Mbps, much lower than Xfinity’s. Plans start at $50 per month, balancing cost and wide coverage.

Viasat Internet comes in third, offering satellite connections that cover 100% of Galax. With speeds up to 150 Mbps, it surpasses Brightspeed but starts at a steeper $119.99 per month.

Given the 100% satellite and 70% fiber availability, residents in Galax can choose a provider based on their speed, coverage, and budget needs.

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
  • Always ON
64.1%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Lingo Networks
  • Fastlink
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • GigaBeam Networks
69.85%

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Provider Connection Types in Galax, VA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Galax, VA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
14.17%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
70.28999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.12%

List of Internet Providers in Galax, VA

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 80 Mbps
GigaBeam Networks Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Lingo Networks Fiber, Fixed Wireless 250 Mbps
Fastlink Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Galax, VA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
GigaBeam Networks $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Lingo Networks $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 250 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Fastlink Communications $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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