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Shop the best Elkins internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Suddenlink | $35.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Lumos Networks  | $44.95 | 150 - 1.1 Mbps | DSL | 1.154% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Micrologic | $39.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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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 cable, which covers 99% of Elkins residents. DSL 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 $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Micrologic | 9 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Wireless |
| Frontier | 69 Mbps | 73 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Elkins.
The largest internet providers in Elkins are Frontier, Suddenlink, 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 Suddenlink, 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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*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 Jun 27, 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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Elkins, $41.31.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elkins, $0.70.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Elkins. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Elkins's providers, 32 Mbps.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Suddenlink offers broadband to all households in Elkins covering 99% of the area.
Suddenlink’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 Suddenlink start at $35/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Elkins, $41.31.
Suddenlink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.35 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elkins, $0.70.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Suddenlink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 7 Mbps in Elkins. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Elkins's providers, 32 Mbps.
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*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 Jun 27, 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Elkins, $41.31.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elkins, $0.70.
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, 32 Mbps.
Suddenlink is the fastest internet provider in Elkins with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Elkins. The next fastest internet provider in Elkins is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Elkins with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Elkins, $41.31.
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.
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.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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