Shentel Speed Test - Check Glo Fiber Speed
Test your Shentel internet speed in United States
www.shentel.comShenandoah Telecommunications Company, known as Shentel, is a publicly traded fiber internet provider delivering Glo Fiber service across eight states in the eastern United States. Shentel offers symmetrical fiber speeds from 300 Mbps to 8 Gbps with over 400,000 fiber passings and approximately 83,000 subscribers. Test your Shentel connection to measure actual download, upload, and latency performance.
About Shentel
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company was founded in 1902 as the Farmers Mutual Telephone System of Shenandoah County in Edinburg, Virginia.
Now publicly traded on NASDAQ as SHEN, Shentel operates the Glo Fiber brand delivering symmetrical fiber broadband to residential and commercial customers in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Ohio.
As of late 2025, Glo Fiber has surpassed 400,000 passings with approximately 83,000 subscribers, representing 41% year-over-year subscriber growth. In January 2026, Shentel launched 8 Gbps symmetrical fiber service using XGS-PON technology.
Shentel Plans and Services
Shentel offers several internet plans across different technologies and price points.
Shentel's Glo Fiber internet plans start at $30 per month for 300 Mbps and scale to 8 Gbps for power users. All plans feature symmetrical upload and download speeds with no data caps. A 5-year price guarantee is available in select areas, protecting customers from rate increases.
Additional services include whole-home WiFi equipment at $14 per month, phone service, and video service. Business internet with dedicated bandwidth and managed services is also available.
Shentel Internet Plans
| Plan | Speed | Price | Features |
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| Glo Fiber 300 fiber | 300 Mbps | $30/month |
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| Glo Fiber 1 Gig fiber | 1000 Mbps | $60/month |
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| Glo Fiber 2 Gig fiber | 2000 Mbps | $90/month |
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| Glo Fiber 8 Gig fiber | 8000 Mbps | $200/month |
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Prices and availability may vary by location. Contact Shentel for current offers.
Test Your Shentel Speed
Run a free speed test to check if Shentel delivers the speeds you are paying for. Test during peak evening hours for the most realistic results. Compare your results against Shentel advertised speeds above.
Shentel Speed Test FAQ
How fast is Shentel Glo Fiber?
Shentel's Glo Fiber offers symmetrical speeds from 300 Mbps to 8 Gbps depending on your plan and location. The network uses XGS-PON technology capable of 10 Gbps capacity. The 8 Gig plan launched in January 2026 is the fastest residential tier. All speeds are symmetrical, meaning upload speeds match download speeds. Fiber delivers consistent performance without the slowdowns common with cable internet during peak hours.
Where is Glo Fiber available?
Glo Fiber is available across eight contiguous states in the eastern United States including Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Ohio. More than 400,000 homes and businesses have access to the fiber network as of 2026. Shentel is actively expanding, with new construction ongoing in multiple communities. Enter your address on the Glo Fiber website to check specific availability and upcoming build-out timelines.
Does Shentel require a contract?
Shentel's Glo Fiber service does not require long-term contracts. Customers can subscribe on a month-to-month basis with the flexibility to upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time. In select areas, a 5-year price guarantee is available that locks in your monthly rate without binding you to a fixed-term contract. This guarantee protects against annual price increases while maintaining service flexibility.
How do I test my Shentel speed?
Use the speed test tool on this page to measure your Shentel Glo Fiber download speed, upload speed, and ping latency. For accurate fiber results, connect directly to the Glo Fiber router using an ethernet cable. Fiber connections should deliver speeds very close to your plan tier since the connection is dedicated and not shared with neighbors. Test with a device that supports the speed tier of your plan.