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Internet Providers in Dawes, West Virginia

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Home Internet in Dawes, WV

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 82.9%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 47.6%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 15.5%
  • 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: 47.6%

Best Internet Providers in Dawes, WV

In Dawes, West Virginia, Optimum stands out as the leading internet provider with its cable connection covering 82.90% of the area. It offers fast and reliable download speeds up to 940 Mbps for $40 per month. This plan caters to high-bandwidth activities like streaming, gaming, and working from home. Optimum’s combination of speed, coverage, and price makes it a popular choice among residents.

Viasat Internet ranks second, offering satellite internet with complete coverage across Dawes. While it provides a lower maximum speed of 150 Mbps and has a higher starting price of $119.99 per month, its full coverage is crucial for those in underserved areas. Viasat ensures that even the most remote locations in Dawes have internet access. Given the local coverage landscape—with 100% satellite, 74% DSL, and 0% cable—Viasat plays a vital role where wired options are unavailable.

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
  • Always ON
47.57%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Optimum
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Dawes, WV

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Dawes, WV
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
73.79%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
29.13%

List of Internet Providers in Dawes, WV

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Dawes, 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
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
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
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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