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Internet Providers in Ghent, West Virginia

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Home Internet in Ghent, WV
  • Provider
    • Optimum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • Frontier
    • XNET WiFi
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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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: 23.8%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. 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: 53.5%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 5.3%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.5%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Ghent, WV

Viasat Internet tops the list of internet providers in Ghent, West Virginia. Using a satellite connection, it delivers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps. Remarkably, it covers 100% of the area, ensuring every resident can access its services. With a starting price of $119.99 per month, it's on the pricier side. Yet, its extensive coverage and high speeds might make it worth the cost for those needing reliable and widespread internet.

Hughesnet, another satellite provider, takes the second spot in Ghent. It also guarantees 100% coverage, making its network accessible to all residents. Hughesnet offers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps with a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month. It's a solid option for customers seeking a balance between cost and service reliability.

Always ON ranks third and provides a fixed wireless connection. However, it covers only 54.40% of Ghent and offers a maximum download speed of just 25 Mbps. Its services start at $60 per month. Despite lower coverage and speeds, Always ON remains a viable option for those in its service area seeking alternatives to satellite internet.

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
71.02000000000001%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Ghent, WV

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ghent, WV
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
39.46%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
55.16%

Internet Providers in Ghent, 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
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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

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