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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 97% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.55%
2 providers - 96.08%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sissonville 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 Sissonville area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Sissonville residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Sissonville, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Sissonville area, and 96.08% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sissonville's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Sissonville are Frontier, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Sissonville.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Sissonville residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 99% of the area. Sissonville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Sissonville 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 Sissonville covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Sissonville 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 Sissonville, $54.99.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Sissonville covering 99% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sissonville 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 Sissonville, $54.99.
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 Sissonville, $0.49.
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 Sissonville. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sissonville's providers, 62 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 Sissonville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sissonville 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Sissonville, $54.99.
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 Sissonville, $0.49.
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 Sissonville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Sissonville's providers, 62 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Sissonville with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Sissonville. The next fastest internet provider in Sissonville is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Sissonville with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sissonville, $54.99.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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%.
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.
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.
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