Internet providers in West Virginia

Lisa Iscrupe

Edited By

Anine Sus

Last updated: March 3, 2026

West Virginia internet starts at $25.00/mo. Fiber internet is available through providers like Frontier and Optimum in metro areas, while rural areas have access to 5G and satellite options from Verizon 5G, T-Mobile, Hughesnet and Starlink.

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Best internet providers in West Virginia

Xfinity Internet

(4176) 4.2k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$40

00/mo.

Speeds up to

1,200

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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Frontier Internet

(893) 893 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$29

99/mo.*

Speeds up to

7,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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(844) 451-2720

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*Per month w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply. In select areas where available.

Optimum Internet

(605) 605 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$25

00/mo.

Speeds up to

8,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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Key takeaways

Fastest provider: Optimum, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Cheapest internet: Optimum’s 200 Mbps plan for $25.00/mo.
West Virginia internet access: 78% access to 100 Mbps and 37% access to gigabit speeds
Median West Virginia download speed: 263.97 Mbps

Best internet plan for you

Rural and suburban areas of West Virginia have vastly different internet options, from satellite to high-speed cable or fiber. But finding the best deal in internet for West Virginians also depends on what you’re using it for. Consider your household’s online activities and number of devices to determine the right speed.

Light internet users can get by with a minimal plan, but households with gamers or remote workers may want faster speeds. Or you might need the fastest Internet in West Virginia from Optimum, Frontier or Xfinity if you enjoy streaming The Herd or the WVU Mountaineers without annoying buffering.

Light internet use

1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps

2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps

5 to 10 devices: 50 to 100 Mbps
Moderate internet use

1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps

2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps

5 to 10 devices: 75 to 200 Mbps
High internet use

1 to 2 devices: 100 to 200 Mbps

2 to 4 devices: 200 to 300 Mbps

5 to 10 devices: 400 to 500 Mbps

When researching “what cable and internet providers are in my area,” first check your address or ZIP code to discover what options are actually available. If you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, West Virginia has plenty of options which you can choose from, including Optimum and Frontier fiber internet starting under $30.00/mo. and 5G home internet from Verizon starting at $35.00/mo. with a mobile plan.

Fastest internet in West Virginia

The fastest internet connection possible will likely leave you most satisfied, as a fast connection means quicker results when downloading large files such as graphics. It also gives you the best streaming performance, with less (or no) buffering of movies and videos. Speed is a must for those who enjoy online gaming.

Speeds over 1 Gbps are available in some areas — primarily cities — via cable and fiber internet as supplied by Frontier, Optimum and Xfinity.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed range	Connection type
Optimum	$50.00/mo.	1,000 – 8,000 Mbps	Fiber
Frontier	$49.99/mo.	1,000 – 7,000 Mbps	Fiber
Xfinity	$100.00/mo.	1,200 – 2,000 Mbps	Cable, fiber

Cheapest internet in West Virginia

Some internet users won’t have a need to stream video and may simply want to send and receive email and similar, non-data heavy uses. If that’s the case, an inexpensive plan may do the job. Those who opt for fixed wireless or satellite internet service may be subject to equipment fees which can increase the initial cost.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed	Connection type
Optimum	$25.00/mo.	200 Mbps	Cable, fiber
Frontier	$29.99/mo.	200 Mbps	Fiber
Verizon 5G Home Internet	$35.00/mo.** with mobile plan	25 – 300 Mbps	5G

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 03/03/26.
**Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo., 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. or 5G Home Ultimate plan at $60/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2025 Verizon.

West Virginia internet provider comparison

Use the table to find the internet service providers in West Virginia that best suit your budget, speed preferences and availability:

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed range	Connection type	Availability
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	$30.00/mo.** w/ Autopay and voice line. Plus taxes & fees	87 – 498 Mbps	5G	44%
Frontier	$29.99/mo.	200 – 7,000 Mbps	Fiber	38%
Optimum	$25.00/mo.	200 – 8,000 Mbps	Cable, fiber	29%
Xfinity	$40.00/mo.	300 – 2,000 Mbps	Cable	28%
Verizon 5G Home Internet	$35.00/mo.*** with mobile plan	25 – 1,000 Mbps	5G	17%
Hughesnet	$39.99/mo.	25 – 100 Mbps	Satellite	100%
Starlink	$50.00/mo.	100 – 400 Mbps	Satellite	99%
Viasat	$99.99/mo.	25 – 150 Mbps	Satellite	50%

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 03/03/26.
**Savings with $20 in monthly bill credits. Limited-time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required. If you have cancelled Internet lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Credits may take up to 2 bill cycles; credits will stop if you cancel any lines or change plans. Limit 1/account. May not be combined with some offers or discounts.

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How we review internet in West Virginia

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

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West Virginia internet statistics

West Virginia vs. the U.S.

Compare the median download and upload speeds for West Virginia internet to those of the U.S. West Virginia is behind the country as a whole when it comes to median download and upload speeds.

West Virginia

Download speed: 263.97 Mbps
Upload speed: 38.65 Mbps

U.S.

Download speed: 289.44 Mbps
Upload speed: 53.97 Mbps

Internet availability in West Virginia

78% of West Virginia homes have access to the minimum broadband speed of 100/20 Mbps recommended by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). While rural homes have fewer internet choices, they aren’t completely without Wi-Fi options thanks to satellite and fixed wireless. Satellite internet from Hughesnet and Starlink is available throughout the state, with 69% able to access cable internet from Xfinity, Optimum and more. Fiber is available to 32% of West Virginia, followed by fixed wireless from providers like T-Mobile 5G and Verizon 5G at 24%.

Quality of internet in West Virginia

Most of the state of West Virginia has access to the minimum recommended broadband speed of 100/20 Mbps, but less than half the state can access gigabit speeds.

Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 78%
Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 73%
Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 37%

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, internal speed test results and provider websites.

Find West Virginia internet providers by city

West Virginia, the “home” that country singer John Denver longed to return to, was once known as a coal-mining state. But that industry’s fallen on hard times. Now health care is driving the economy, and that, combined with West Virginia’s natural beauty and low cost of living, makes it a great place to live. Internet service is growing to support technological advances as well, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps available.

According to Ookla Speedtest data, the median download speed in West Virginia is 249 Mbps, and the median upload speed is 37 Mbps.

Find the best internet plans and deals available near you by clicking on a city name in the tables. Each link will take you to a page where you can compare your internet options.

North/Central West Virginia

Fiber connectivity is concentrated in Morgantown and Northeastern West Virginia in Harrisville and surrounding areas.

City	Download speed	Upload speed	% with access to 100 Mbps	% with access to 250 Mbps	% with access to 1 Gbps	# of providers
Clarksburg	282.90 Mbps	32.23 Mbps	92%	90%	77%	10
Martinsburg	352.11 Mbps	44.26 Mbps	100%	100%	85%	12
Morgantown	303.21 Mbps	50.16 Mbps	99%	99%	98%	11

Sources: FCC National Broadband Map and Ookla’s Speedtest.net

Southern West Virginia

Southern West Virginia has fiber connectivity mainly in the cities of Welch, Princeton and Charleston.

City	Download speed	Upload speed	% with access to 100 Mbps	% with access to 250 Mbps	% with access to 1 Gbps	# of providers
Beckley	277.35 Mbps	37.25 Mbps	90%	88%	76%	9
Charleston	253.09 Mbps	35.39 Mbps	89%	88%	49%	9
Huntington	300.97 Mbps	40.07 Mbps	100%	100%	57%	10
Parkersburg	318.04 Mbps	38.03 Mbps	92%	91%	84%	9

Sources: FCC National Broadband Map and Ookla’s Speedtest.net

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West Virginia internet customer reviews

Allconnect collects feedback from real internet customers across the U.S. to help you choose the best internet service for your home. Find out what West Virginia residents think about their internet providers below.

Chuck Optimum

2/7/24

We have two people in the home working remotely. Our 400 Mbps plan is $82/mo. and we routinely test it at around 310 Mbps to 390 Mbps, which is perfect. No lag or other issues. We rarely have outages or equipment issues, but when I do need to call, Optimum’s customer service is very responsive.

5/5

Anonymous EarthLink

2/18/24

EarthLink has decent Internet but what I don’t like is that they didn’t explain fully what their plans were. I mistakenly signed up for the essential plan, only 100 GB. It was used up in less than 10 days. I called Customer Service and was told that I could buy more GB, they also told me I could switch to a plan for 250 GB which I agreed to do. They also told me about their “unlimited” plan that had 300 GB. Why is there a plan that is unlimited with a cap on it. I was told that if I used all the GB that I would be able to buy more but if I didn’t, I would lose Internet service until it renewed again at beginning of next billing cycle…WHAT??? How is that unlimited???

2/5

Robert EarthLink

7/24/24

Minimum hour wait to talk to any curtomer service. Claimed I would get 30 Mbps download and I got .002 basically unusable. Customer Service would keep saying but you are showing a stable connection when I called repeatedly to complain.

1/5

West Virginia internet FAQs

What’s the fastest internet in West Virginia?

Optimum and Frontier offer the fastest internet in West Virginia with fiber speeds up to 8,000 and 7,000 Mbps, respectively.

What’s the cheapest internet in West Virginia?

Optimum’s cheapest plan at $25.00/mo. for 200 Mbps is the cheapest internet in West Virginia.

What’s the best internet in West Virginia?

The best internet in West Virginia depends on your individual internet needs, but fiber is widely accepted as the best type of internet connection due to its reliability and symmetrical download and upload speeds. If fiber is available at your address, it will offer the best value for your money.