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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 96% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Lumos Networks  | $39.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.154% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Micrologic | $44.95 | - | 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 - 99.74%
2 providers - 96.08%
3 providers - 1.15%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Elkins 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 Elkins area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Elkins residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Elkins, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Elkins area, and 96.08% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Elkins's six internet providers, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Elkins are Frontier, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Elkins.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Elkins residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 99% of the area. Elkins’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Elkins 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 Elkins covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Elkins 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 Elkins, $50.82.
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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 Optimum offers broadband to all households in Elkins covering 99% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Elkins residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Elkins, $50.82.
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 Elkins, $0.38.
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 Elkins. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elkins's providers, 35 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 Elkins covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Elkins 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 Elkins, $50.82.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elkins, $0.38.
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 Elkins. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Elkins's providers, 35 Mbps.
Lumos Networks is the fastest internet provider in Elkins with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.154% of households in Elkins. The next fastest internet provider in Elkins is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Lumos Networks offers the cheapest internet in Elkins with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Elkins, $50.82.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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