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Internet Providers in Parkersburg, West Virginia

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Home Internet in Parkersburg, WV
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Optimum
    • EarthLink
    • Frontier
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • CAS
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 29.3%
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 73.2%
    Parkersburg speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 3. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 75.2%
  • 4. 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: 75.3%
    Parkersburg speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 5. 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: 20.1%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10.1%
  • Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 29.3%
  • CAS
    Speeds Up To
    3 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 55%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Parkersburg, WV

The top internet providers in Parkersburg, West Virginia, are Frontier, Optimum and CAS Cable. Frontier is the best option for households in the area because their fiber-optic technology provides lightning-fast connections with symmetrical speeds up to 7 Gbps. In addition, Frontier is widely available with 2.0% coverage of Parkersburg, making Frontier internet accessible in just about every neighborhood. With prices starting at $29.99 per month, customers praise Frontier for exceptional monthly promotions, free expert installation and a high-speed router.

Optimum is another excellent provider in Parkersburg. While this provider does not offer fiber connections in this area, Optimum’s cable internet plans offer low latency and the option of self-installation. Optimum’s download speeds up to 940 Mbps are enough to handle a full household of gamers, streamers and smart home devices. Optimum also offers many great bundles that let you combine your internet plan with Optimum TV, Optimum Mobile or Optimum home phone, with prices starting at $65 per month. So you can save on the best package that matches your household’s needs.

CAS is one of the best internet options in Parkersburg due to download speeds up to 3 Gbps on a cable connection. Despite not being as well known as their competitors, CAS Cable’s impressive gigabit speeds rival even fiber internet providers in the area. Plus, CAS Cable is known for quick service and for having local customer service agents. CAS Cable is a great alternative if you don’t have access to Frontier or Optimum.

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
  • AT&T
  • Optimum
  • 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
  • Frontier
  • CAS
75.28%

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Internet Availability in Parkersburg, WV

Parkersburg residents can access a reliable internet connection from 10 providers. For wired internet, P-Burg residents can choose from two fiber providers: Frontier and EarthLink; they also have two cable providers: Optimum and CAS Cable.

Frontier’s fiber service covers 75.3% of the city. Residents along the Ohio border east of the Ohio River can enjoy sweeping coverage from Frontier; it has very few dead zones from north to south. There are sporadic gaps in availability in downtown Parkersburg, with some areas near Fort Boreman Park lacking coverage. EarthLink features similar coverage, offering fiber connection to 75.2% of the city.

Optimum features the most coverage for cable internet in Parkersburg, servicing 73.2% of the city. The provider features widespread coverage throughout the city — even reaching areas downtown where Frontier’s service doesn’t. There are a few dead spots along the Little Kanawha River and near Atlas Steel.

CAS Cable’s coverage isn’t as widespread as Optimum; the provider lacks service in some areas downtown. However, it matches Optimum’s availability in Worthington Meadows, Fairview Heights, and Sunset Heights. Residents in these locations can weigh their options based on more than what is available.

Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Parkersburg, West Virginia

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Provider Connection Types in Parkersburg, WV

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Parkersburg, WV
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
17.29%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
88.14999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
64.86%

Internet Providers in Parkersburg, WV

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
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
CAS Cable $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 3 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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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