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Internet Providers in Charleston, West Virginia

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Home Internet in Charleston, WV

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 56%
    Charleston speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.9%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 35%
  • 4. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 36.2%
    Charleston speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 46.7%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 23.6%

Home Internet Summary in Charleston, WV

Charleston, West Virginia residents looking for internet service might consider Optimum if they have access. Optimum offers cable connections with maximum download speeds of 940 Mbps and starts at $40 per month. Covering 56% of the city, it provides a high-speed, reasonably priced option for many.

EarthLink Fiber presents a strong alternative with fiber connections offering download speeds up to 5 Gbps. However, starting at $59.95 per month, it covers only 35% of Charleston. Despite its speed, limited coverage may deter some residents.

In Charleston, fiber is the most prevalent connection type, covering 82% of the city, while cable and DSL cover 27% and 37%, respectively. Given these figures, Optimum's broader accessibility might make it a more viable option for many, despite EarthLink's superior speeds.

Best Internet Providers in Charleston, WV

The best internet providers in Charleston are Frontier and Optimum. As the only provider offering fiber internet technology in Charleston, Frontier is our top ISP of choice for households in the area due to its high gigabit speeds and reliability. Plus, Frontier offers competitive monthly promotions that rival many internet providers in the industry.

Optimum is another great choice for customers in Charleston. Its cable plans support download speeds up to 940 Mbps across multiple devices. And with 56 percent availability in Charleston, Optimum is widely accessible in most neighborhoods.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • AT&T
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • EarthLink
34.96%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Charleston, WV

Provider Connection Types in Charleston, WV

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Charleston, WV
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
36.730000000000004%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
81.93%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
26.8%

List of Internet Providers in Charleston, WV

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Charleston, 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
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps *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
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 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 225 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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