In Hancock County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 964 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Hancock County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hancock County are not shown.
Hancock County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Hancock County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Hancock County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Hancock County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Hancock County.
How fast are internet speeds in Hancock County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hancock County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hancock County home can get up to 964 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.29% 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 12 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hancock County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Hancock County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Hancock County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hancock County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Hancock County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.29% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.29%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.17%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hancock County homes.
Internet Market Health in Hancock County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hancock County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Hancock County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Hancock County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hancock County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Hancock County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Hancock County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hancock County, along with details on where in Hancock County and at what speeds.
Earthlink DSL in Hancock County, WV
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 99.18%, or 30,423 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hancock County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hancock County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hancock County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 8.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 63.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Hancock County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hancock County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 6 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
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- 8.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 73.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Hancock County, WV
XFINITY cable coverage
About 96.29%, or 29,539 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hancock County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hancock County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hancock County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Hancock County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hancock County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Hancock County, WV
Frontier fiber coverage
About 3.48%, or 1,067 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, south, east, and west Hancock County 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 Hancock County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Hancock County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Hancock County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hancock County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Hancock County, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 74.57%, or 22,874 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hancock County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hancock County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hancock County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hancock County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Hancock County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Citynet Fixed Wireless in Hancock County, WV
Citynet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.08%, or 331 people, have Citynet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and north Hancock County area. Citynet is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hancock County.
Citynet fixed wireless download speeds
Citynet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Citynet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from Citynet goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and all Hancock County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Citynet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hancock County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Citynet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Citynet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hancock County fixed wireless providers. Citynet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hancock County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hancock County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hancock County compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Hancock County are faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 754 Mbps in West Virginia versus 964 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 98.76% versus 100.00% in Hancock County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hancock County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Jefferson County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brooke County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beaver County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbiana County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harrison County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Allegheny County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Adams County, NE: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Caledonia County, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pickens County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kleberg County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cass County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brookings County, SD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Muhlenberg County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lumpkin County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds