Internet providers in West Virginia

West Virginia internet at a glance

Internet availability in West Virginia

96.3% of West Virginia homes have access to the internet.

The following illustrates the percentages of different types of internet available throughout the state:

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 at or approaching 1 Gbps are available in some areas – primarily cities – via cable internet as supplied by Spectrum (covering 6.58% of the state), Suddenlink (45.83%) and Xfinity (33.40%).

• Frontier: 5,000 Mbps
• Suddenlink: 1,000 Mbps
• Xfinity: 1,000 Mbps

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.  

• Xfinity | 50 Mbps | $25/mo. 

*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. As of 6/24/22.