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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 2.680% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Lumos Networks  | $39.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 16% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 99% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.75%
3 providers - 18.96%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 25313 ZIP code 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 25313 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Charleston, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the 25313 area, and 99.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 25313, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 94 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 20 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 268 Mbps | 7 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Charleston.
The largest internet providers serving the 25313 ZIP code are Frontier, Optimum, and Lumos Networks bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 25313 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Charleston’s third most-available internet provider, Lumos Networks, offers DSL to around 16% of residents in the 25313 ZIP code.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to all households in the 25313 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines 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 $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Charleston, $49.99.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in the 25313 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 25313 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Charleston, $49.99.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charleston, $0.43.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 7 Mbps in 25313 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Charleston's providers, 78 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Lumos Networks offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 25313 ZIP code, covering 16% of the area.
DSL internet from Lumos Networks uses telephone lines 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 Lumos Networks start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Charleston, $49.99.
Lumos Networks customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charleston, $0.43.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Lumos Networks offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in 25313 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 16% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Charleston's providers, 78 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 25313 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 25313 and the greater Charleston area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Charleston at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Charleston at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 25313 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 25313 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.680% of households in 25313. The next fastest internet provider in the 25313 ZIP code is Lumos Networks, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 16% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 25313 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Charleston, $49.99.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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