In West Virginia there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 7.50% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 425 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in West Virginia
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in West Virginia are not shown.
West Virginia Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in West Virginia is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 7.50% of West Virginia. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in West Virginia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in West Virginia?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in West Virginia.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average West Virginia home can get up to 425 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 4.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in West Virginia.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of West Virginia, and slower in the east areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in West Virginia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in West Virginia you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.85% of West Virginia homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.35% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 11.22%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.34%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.24% of West Virginia homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in West Virginia, along with details on where in West Virginia and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in West Virginia
Frontier fiber coverage
About 2.62%, or 48,570 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire West Virginia area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of West Virginia.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Virginia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout West Virginia. The fastest plan anyone in West Virginia can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all West Virginia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In West Virginia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other West Virginia fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Virginia is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Shentel Fiber in West Virginia
Shentel fiber coverage
About 1.18%, or 21,837 people, have Shentel fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest and south West Virginia area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of West Virginia.
Shentel fiber download speeds
Shentel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Virginia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shentel fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout West Virginia. The fastest plan anyone in West Virginia can order from Shentel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all West Virginia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Shentel fiber upload speeds
In West Virginia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Shentel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other West Virginia fiber providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Virginia is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
West Virginia Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to West Virginia or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in West Virginia compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in West Virginia are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 425 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 7.50% in West Virginia.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around West Virginia are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Virginia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ohio: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Carolina: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kentucky: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Indiana: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Carolina: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Nebraska: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Idaho: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Mexico: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montana: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds