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Internet Providers in Gay, West Virginia

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Home Internet in Gay, WV

  • 1. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 18.4%
  • 2. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 22.2%
  • Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 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: 16.4%

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Best Internet Providers in Gay, WV

Residents of Gay, West Virginia, should consider Viasat Internet for reliable service. Viasat covers 100% of the community with its satellite connection, ensuring everyone has access. With maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps, Viasat supports a range of online activities, from streaming to remote work. However, this service starts at $199.99 per month, reflecting its premium capabilities.

HughesNet provides a more affordable alternative while still covering 100% of the area. It offers satellite service with a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. Plans start at just $49.99 per month, making it a budget-friendly option without sacrificing connectivity.

In Gay, DSL covers 39%, fixed wireless covers 2%, and satellite covers 100%. EarthLink Fiber offers impressive speeds of up to 5 Gbps at $59.95 per month, but it only reaches 18.40% of the community. Therefore, most residents must choose between Viasat and HughesNet based on budget and speed needs.

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
  • Frontier
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • EarthLink
18.45%

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Provider Connection Types in Gay, WV

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Gay, WV
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
39.07%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
0.22999999999999998%

List of Internet Providers in Gay, WV

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Gay, WV

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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