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Elkins, WV internet providers

Provider
Frontier $54.99 VariesDSL96%
Optimum $40.00 300 - 1,000 MbpsCable99%
Lumos Networks $39.99 200 - 2,000 MbpsDSL1.154%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Elkins internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    2000 Mbps

    Provider: Lumos Networks

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    7179

    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

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 96%

    DSL - 99%

    Fiber - 0.140%

    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.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Elkins

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Micrologic 9 Mbps 2 Mbps Wireless
Frontier 69 Mbps 73 Mbps DSL
HughesNet 5 Mbps 1 Mbps Satellite
Optimum 88 Mbps 9 Mbps Cable

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Elkins.

Compare Elkins internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Elkins – 64 Mbps

    WV – 103 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Elkins – 22 Mbps

    WV – 19 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Elkins.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Elkins

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.

Frontier DSL internet

Provider
Frontier
Starting price*
$54.99/mo.
Max download speed

Varies

Max upload speed

2 Mbps

Average availability

96%

*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 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 $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Elkins, $52.49.

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Optimum cable internet

Provider
Optimum
Starting price*
$40/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

7 Mbps

Average availability

99%

*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 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, $52.49.

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, $0.39.

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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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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.

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, $52.49.

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, $0.39.

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.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

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, $52.49.

Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.

Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.

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Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.

*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem

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