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Internet Providers in Alderson, West Virginia

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Home Internet in Alderson, WV

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 24.9%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 58.4%
  • 5. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 54.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.5%

Best Internet Providers in Alderson, WV

Frontier, Viasat Internet, and HughesNet stand out as the top internet service providers in Alderson, West Virginia. Frontier leads with a DSL connection that covers 58.40% of the town, offering download speeds up to 115 Mbps at a starting price of $64.99 per month. Viasat, occupying the second spot, offers 100% town coverage with its satellite connection. With speeds reaching up to 150 Mbps, Viasat starts at $119.99 per month, appealing to those needing extensive coverage and faster speeds. HughesNet ranks third, also with complete satellite coverage. It provides download speeds of up to 100 Mbps, starting at $49.99 per month, making it the most affordable option for full coverage.

Satellite connections from Viasat and HughesNet dominate Alderson with town-wide availability. DSL, primarily from Frontier, covers 45%. There is no cable internet, and fiber connections reach only 14% of the town. Fixed wireless services cover 49%, presenting another viable option for some residents. For underserved areas, satellite providers fill crucial gaps, offering essential services where cable and fiber are absent. Thus, residents in remote or less developed parts of Alderson have reliable internet, making these satellite services essential for town-wide connectivity.

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
  • Always ON
54.64%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Frontier
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Alderson, WV

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Alderson, WV
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
45.1%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
14.27%

List of Internet Providers in Alderson, WV

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Alderson, 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 $129.99/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
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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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