| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 93% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Centre TV Cable  | - | - | Cable | 11% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.77%
2 providers - 92.05%
3 providers - 10.14%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Wheeling 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 Wheeling area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Wheeling residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 19% of those living in Wheeling.
There are five internet providers serving the Wheeling area, and 92.05% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wheeling's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Wheeling are Frontier, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Wheeling.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Wheeling residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Wheeling’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Wheeling 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 Wheeling covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Wheeling 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 Wheeling, $52.49.
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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 nearly all households in Wheeling covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wheeling 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 Wheeling, $52.49.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wheeling, $1.81.
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 Wheeling. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wheeling's providers, 79 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 Wheeling covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Wheeling 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 Wheeling, $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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wheeling, $1.81.
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 Wheeling. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Wheeling's providers, 79 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Wheeling with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Wheeling. The next fastest internet provider in Wheeling is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Wheeling with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wheeling, $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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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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