*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 - 99.89%
2 providers - 97.79%
3 providers - 5.67%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Summersville 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 Summersville area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Summersville residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Summersville, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Summersville area, and 97.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Summersville's six internet providers, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Summersville are Frontier, Shentel, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Summersville.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Summersville residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Shentel, which covers 100% of the area. Summersville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Summersville 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 Summersville covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Summersville 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 Summersville, $54.16.
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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 Shentel offers broadband to all households in Summersville covering 100% of the area.
Shentel’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Summersville residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Shentel start at $65/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Summersville, $54.16.
Shentel customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Summersville, $0.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Shentel offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Summersville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Summersville's providers, 58 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 Summersville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Summersville 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 Summersville, $54.16.
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 Summersville, $0.46.
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 Summersville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Summersville's providers, 58 Mbps.
Lumos Networks is the fastest internet provider in Summersville with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.418% of households in Summersville. The next fastest internet provider in Summersville is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.836% of the area.
Lumos Networks offers the cheapest internet in Summersville with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Summersville, $54.16.
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.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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%.
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