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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 95% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 32% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.396% |
Lumos Networks  | $39.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.450% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Micrologic | $44.95 | - | Wireless | 91% |
*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.
**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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 95.57%
3 providers - 32.91%
4+ providers - 1.05%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fairmont 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 Fairmont area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Fairmont residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Fairmont, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the Fairmont area, and 95.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fairmont's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Fairmont are Frontier, Xfinity, and Spectrum bringing DSL and cable options to Fairmont.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Fairmont residents, covering 95% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 32% of the area. Fairmont’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Fairmont 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 Fairmont covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Fairmont 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fairmont, $48.11.
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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 some, but not many households in Fairmont covering 32% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fairmont 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 Fairmont, $48.11.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fairmont, $0.33.
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 Fairmont. These download speeds are available to 32% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fairmont's providers, 73 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.
**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
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Fairmont covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fairmont residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fairmont, $48.11.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fairmont, $0.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Fairmont. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fairmont's providers, 73 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Fairmont, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fairmont, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fairmont and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fairmont at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fairmont at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fairmont residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Fairmont may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Fairmont cable and DSL internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Fairmont with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 32% of households in Fairmont. The next fastest internet provider in Fairmont is Lumos Networks, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 1.450% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Fairmont with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fairmont, $48.11.
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.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
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.
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