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Internet Providers in Buckhannon, West Virginia

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Home Internet in Buckhannon, WV
  • Provider
    • Optimum
    • EarthLink
    • Frontier
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Micrologic
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Lynx WV
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 35.9%
    Buckhannon speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.7%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 23.3%
    Buckhannon speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 30.7%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36.5%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30.7%
  • 8. Micrologic
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.1%
  • 9. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 49.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 98.2%
  • Lynx WV
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.5%

Best Internet Providers in Buckhannon, WV

Optimum stands out as a top choice for internet in Buckhannon, West Virginia. It offers cable connections with download speeds up to 940 Mbps, starting at $40 per month. However, it only covers 35.90% of the city, limiting its accessibility. For those within its range, Optimum’s combination of speed and price is ideal for high-bandwidth activities like gaming and streaming.

Viasat and Hughesnet provide solid alternatives with their satellite connections, covering 100% of Buckhannon. Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps but starts at a pricey $199.99 per month. Hughesnet, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, is more budget-friendly, starting at $49.99 per month. These providers are particularly useful in rural areas where cable or fixed wireless options are unavailable, ensuring reliable connectivity throughout the city. While they may not match Optimum in speed or cost, their extensive coverage makes them dependable choices.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
49.87%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
99.99%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • EarthLink
  • Frontier
23.26%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Buckhannon, West Virginia

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Provider Connection Types in Buckhannon, WV

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Buckhannon, WV
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
38.41%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
49.66%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.02%

Internet Providers in Buckhannon, WV

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. DSL, Fiber
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Micrologic $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Lynx WV $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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