In Alleghany County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 66.36% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 988 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Alleghany County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Alleghany County are not shown.
Alleghany County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Alleghany County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 66.36% of Alleghany County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Shentel. Call one of the companies with service in Alleghany County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Alleghany County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Alleghany County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Alleghany County home can get up to 988 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 65.27% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.10% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alleghany County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Alleghany County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Alleghany County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alleghany County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 58.78% of Alleghany County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.48% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.79%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.77% of Alleghany County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alleghany County, along with details on where in Alleghany County and at what speeds.
Shentel Cable in Alleghany County, VA
Shentel cable coverage
About 65.27%, or 10,606 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Alleghany County area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Alleghany County.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alleghany County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alleghany County. The fastest plan anyone in Alleghany County can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Alleghany County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Alleghany County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alleghany County cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alleghany County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Alleghany County, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 1.10%, or 178 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north Alleghany County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Alleghany County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alleghany County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Alleghany County. The fastest plan anyone in Alleghany County can order from XFINITY goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Alleghany County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Alleghany County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Alleghany County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alleghany County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alleghany County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alleghany County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Alleghany County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Alleghany County are comparable versus the average speeds in Virginia: 970 Mbps in Virginia versus 988 Mbps in the county. The state has far less cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 89.39% versus 66.36% in Alleghany County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alleghany County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Covington City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bath County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Botetourt County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Craig County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rockbridge County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lexington City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greenbrier County, WV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Buena Vista City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Roanoke City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Salem City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Park County, MT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Otoe County, NE: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Idaho County, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, WI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Frio County, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Brooks County, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kanabec County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Floyd County, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Seward County, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds