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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 96% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
All Points Broadband  | $59.95 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
*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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.82%
2 providers - 95.34%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Charles Town is comparable to the rest of West Virginia - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Charles Town area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Charles Town residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.880% of those living in Charles Town.
There are five internet providers serving the Charles Town area, and 95.34% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Charles Town's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Charles Town are Frontier, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Charles Town.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Charles Town residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Charles Town’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Charles Town residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Charles Town covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Charles Town to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Charles Town, $53.98.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Charles Town covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Charles Town residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Charles Town, $53.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charles Town, $2.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Charles Town. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Charles Town's providers, 63 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Charles Town covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Charles Town where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Charles Town, $53.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charles Town, $2.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Charles Town. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Charles Town's providers, 63 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Charles Town with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Charles Town. The next fastest internet provider in Charles Town is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Charles Town with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Charles Town, $53.98.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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