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Internet Providers in Alum Creek, West Virginia

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Home Internet in Alum Creek, WV

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 43.1%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 73.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Alum Creek, WV

In Alum Creek, West Virginia, Frontier dominates with a DSL connection that covers 73.50% of the community. Residents enjoy speeds up to 115 Mbps for $64.99 per month. This makes Frontier a reliable choice, balancing decent speeds and moderate pricing for a good portion of the area.

On the other hand, Optimum offers a cable connection with much higher speeds, reaching up to 940 Mbps. Starting at $40 per month, Optimum's pricing is more attractive. However, it only covers 43.10% of the community. So, while Optimum provides excellent speed at a lower cost, fewer residents can access its services.

Overall, Alum Creek faces varied internet availability. Satellite providers like Viasat cover 100% of the community, bridging the gap where DSL and cable fall short. However, satellite services often come at higher prices and may offer less desirable performance compared to wired options.

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
  • Optimum
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Alum Creek, WV

Provider Connection Types in Alum Creek, WV

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Alum Creek, WV
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
43.3%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
38.66%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.09%

List of Internet Providers in Alum Creek, WV

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Alum Creek, 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
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
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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